Leonardo is a British action-adventure television series which aired on the CBBC for two series between 2011 and 2012. Set in 15th-century Florence, the show follows the adventures of a teenage Leonardo da Vinci played by Jonathan Bailey. Premise Series 1 An exciting action-packed 13-episode series full of mystery, adventure and an unfolding love story, which steps back in time 500 years. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Renaissance Florence, Leonardo is far from a typical period drama. It's fast-paced with modern music and language, and a fashion sense that is more high street than high culture. At the heart of the group is the young Leonardo da Vinci, or simply Leo, played by Jonathan Bailey. Working as an apprentice, he's not just a genius; he's an unstoppable, free-thinking creative force who's always ten steps ahead of the rest. Series 2 With the threat of Pietro de' Medici hanging over them, Leonardo (Jonathan Bailey) and his friends are determined to keep their heads down. But not for long. The second series of the hit show kicks off from start to finish as Florence plunges into an unjustified war. Secrets, murders and family loyalties fly everywhere as the story line unfolds to its epic climax. Characters Leonardo da Vinci played by Jonathan Bailey Also known as Leo, he is an artist at Verrocchio's workshop. He loves painting, inventing, and creating new things. Tomaso/Lisa Gherardini played by Flora Spencer-Longhurst "Tom" is a girl who lives disguised as a male apprentice. She changed her name to Tomaso (her father's name) and ran away to join Verrocchio's workshop in Florence, in defiance of the 15th-century laws that banned women from becoming artists. She is the subject of the Mona Lisa and earlier versions. Niccolò Machiavelli played by Akemnji Ndifornyen Niccolò or "Mac" is the number one man when it come to fraud or theft and has a network of urchin spies and cut-purses throughout the city. He likes money-making schemes, chariot-racing and mingling with the rich and famous. Leo sometimes has to get him out of trouble. Lorenzo de' Medici played by Colin Ryan A wealthy boy, part of Florence's prestigious Medici family, he is largely bored by his life of luxury and enjoys sneaking away to join his friends. He is anxious to please his father whom he greatly admires. Piero de' Medici played by Alistair McGowan (series 1) and James Clyde (series