For everyone who speaks Italian, the audio of one of Silvio's attempts to corrupt center-left Senators is now on line.

It's a conversation between Silvio and a fawning groveller, Agostino Sacca, absolute boss of RAI Fiction (allegedly the competition). After the snivelling toad smears it on with remarks about how much the nation loves Silvio, the two get down to business. At one point Silvio asks Sacca to find a place for an actress, Evelina Manna, because a center left Senator asked it as a favour to pass to the other side. Alas, Silvio doesn't have the number but it can be found on internet. It's a relief to see Sacca has resigned over this.