Emilia Fox stars as ex‑MI6 spy Sylvia Fox in ‘Signora Volpe’, with Giovanni Cirfiera as Detective Inspector Matteo Vitale and Tara Fitzgerald as Sylvia’s sister Elizabeth.
Main cast
- Sylvia FoxEmilia Fox1–2Main
- Detective Inspector Matteo VitaleGiovanni Cirfiera1–2Main
- Elizabeth FoxTara Fitzgerald1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Alice AlleviValentina D’Agostino1–2Supp
- Francesco Vitale (Matteo’s brother)Francesco Salvi1Supp
- RobertoAlessandro Bressanello1Supp
- ContessaMichele Moran1Supp
Guest & voice
- MarcoLuca Calvani1Guest
- ElenaSophie Harkness1Guest
- JamesWilliam Scott-Masson1Guest
- Luisa (Season 2)Elena Rusca2Guest
- Father TommasoNicola Magnolia2Guest
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About this cast
‘Signora Volpe’ is an ITV drama series, first broadcast in 2022, following Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox), a former MI6 operative now living in Umbria, Italy, as she solves mysteries. The show blends crime investigation with the beauty of the Italian countryside.
FAQs
Who plays Sylvia Fox in Signora Volpe?
Emilia Fox plays Sylvia Fox, the ex‑MI6 spy turned amateur detective.
What is Signora Volpe about?
It follows Sylvia Fox, a former British intelligence officer, after she moves to a small town in Umbria, Italy, and finds herself drawn into solving local crimes.
How many seasons of Signora Volpe are there?
As of 2025, there are two seasons, with the first airing in 2022 and the second in 2025.
Is Signora Volpe based on a book series?
No, it is an original television series created by the production team at ITV.
Who plays Detective Matteo Vitale?
Italian actor Giovanni Cirfiera plays Detective Inspector Matteo Vitale.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026