Belve () is an Italian television interview show, hosted by journalist Francesca Fagnani. It aired on Nove from 14 March 2018 to 21 June 2019, and then moved to Rai 2 on 14 May 2021. The program consists of face-to-face interviews between Fagnani and "beasts", strong personalities from the world of entertainment, politics or news. It is produced by RAI in collaboration with Fremantle Italia.
A spin-off series named Belve Crime, focusing on figures from crime news, premiered on Rai 2 in June 2025.
Format.
Hosted by journalist Francesca Fagnani, the show consists of face-to-face interviews between Fagnani and "beasts", strong personalities from the world of entertainment, politics or news.
The theme song is "L'appuntamento", performed by Ornella Vanoni.
Broadcast.
"Belve" debuted in Italy on Nove on 14 March 2018. The show was produced by Loft Produzioni, and aired until 21 June 2019. The program was revived on Rai 2 on 14 May 2021, produced by RAI, with Fremantle Italia sharing production as of 2023.
Reception.
Marzia Apice of ANSA described Fagnani's driving style as "ironic and biting", and wrote that it is "difficult to sit on "Belve" stool, and not only because it is uncomfortable, but because you have to accept an interview that is a kind of tug-of-war". "Il Messaggero" described "Belve" as the most feared seat on Italian television, as Fagnani does not take it easy on anyone. Andrea Parrella of "Fanpage.it" described "Belve" as "the television translation of the most successful format of the moment: the podcast", allowing Fagnani to "gossip without getting [her] hands dirty." Mario Manca of "Vanity Fair Italia" complimented Fagnani's "biting but very elegant style", and Beatrice Dondi of "L'Espresso" called Fagnani "very incisive", with the ability to give "few concessions to sentimentality and real attention to questions".
In her podcast, called "Belve" "overrated", and suggested that Fagnani is more interested in the show making news and generating sound bites than producing a program that is "enjoyable in its entirety". Lucarelli added, "It's a formula designed to enhance the personality of the interviewer: you go there to make the host win."
"Belve Crime".
A spin-off series, Belve Crime, debuted on 10 June 2025. It focuses on figures from crime news, a subject Fagnani has covered since the beginning of her career as a journalist.