Leonardo (2011)

Creator: Tom Mason

Leonardo is a British children's television series broadcast on CBBC. The show is an adventure programme starring Jonathan Bailey as teenage Leonardo da Vinci. In 15th-century Florence, young Leonardo and his friends try to solve mysteries in 15th century Florence. His group includes fellow artists Lisa Gherardini—who disguises herself as boy named Tom—Machiavelli, and Lorenzo De Medici. Leo and Tom become apprentices at Verrocchio's workshop, where the maestro himself teaches them new artistic skills. A second series premiered on 20 September 2012, wherein actor James Clyde replaced Alistair McGowan in the role of Piero de' Medici. It was announced on 21 January 2013 that Leonardo would not be recommissioned.

Cast

Jonathan Bailey

Leonardo da Vinci

Colin Ryan

Lorenzo de' Medici

Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Lisa Gherardini / Tomaso

Akemnji Ndifornyen

Niccolò 'Mac' Machiavelli

James Clyde

Piero de' Medici