The Ladies' Paradise, season eleven, from September 7th

Il Paradiso delle Signore returns to Rai 1 with its eleventh season, the ninth in the daily format, starting Monday, September 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM . One hundred and sixty new episodes set in Milan in 1967, on the eve of 1968, tell the story of a changing Italy through the windows of Italy's most beloved department store.

When does The Ladies' Paradise 11 begin?

The daily episode of Rai Fiction , RaiCom , and Aurora TV's drama series will resume on Monday, September 7, 2026, in the usual afternoon slot at 4:05 PM on Rai 1. This is the ninth season of the daily format and the eleventh overall for the series, which began in 2015 as a prime time production and has transformed over the years into a daily episode watched by millions of viewers.

The plot: Milan 1967, a world about to change

It's 1967. Milan, Italy, and the department store are facing epochal changes. In the background, student movements are advancing , relationships between parents and children are transforming, and women are becoming increasingly aware of their role in society and the world of work. A new generation of protagonists brings with them dreams, anxieties, and aspirations, becoming the face of a changing country. 1968 will not be a simple date on the calendar, but a presence that will permeate relationships, families, and conflicts. Even behind the impeccable windows of Paradiso, something has already begun to crack.

The cast: seven new additions and a big return

The narrative twist is entrusted to seven new characters, played by actors, many of whom are making their debut on the series. The new additions will join the series' established cast, including Vanessa Gravina as Countess Adelaide di Sant'Erasmo and Roberto Farnesi as Umberto Guarnieri.

The new actors and characters:

• Lavinia Longhi in the role of Carla Corsi, an ambitious and determined widow at the helm of the family business;
• Alessio D'Ortenzi in the role of Iacopo Corsi, talented and visionary designer;
• Ksenia Borzak in the role of Diana Corsi, a restless and nonconformist young woman;
• Agnese Lorenzini in the role of Elisa Croce, the new prime contractor;
• Antonio Ferrante in the role of Valter, the new warehouse worker with a mysterious past;
• Anita Lucenti in the role of Lia Mandalà, a brilliant and instinctive Sicilian Venus;
• Francesca Masini in the role of Simona Galbiati, a reserved young woman who dreams of becoming a dancer.

Among the returning cast is Enrico Oetiker , once again in the role of Riccardo Guarnieri . His return to Milan, after a long absence, raises questions: what brought him home? What is he running away from?

Carla Corsi against Countess Adelaide

Carla Corsi, played by Lavinia Longhi , is an ambitious and determined woman who, after becoming a widow, brilliantly manages the family business. Her arrival in Milan reopens old scores with Countess Adelaide di Sant'Erasmo , who is eager to defend her power and the balance of power she has built over the years. Their rivalry is not merely personal, but also involves financial interests and delicate family relationships. Carla's children are Iacopo and Diana: Iacopo is a visionary fashion designer deeply attached to her mother, while Diana is a restless young woman intolerant of the rigid norms of the bourgeoisie.

The new Venuses and the chief clerk Elisa Croce

The position of head sales assistant vacated by Irene is filled by Elisa Croce . Rigorous and uncompromising, Elisa will lead the Venuses through a period of profound renewal. She joins Valter , the new warehouse worker: a kind and charming young man, driven by a strong sense of social justice, but with a still unclear past. The Venuses' group also undergoes a resurgence with Lia Mandalà , a brilliant Sicilian ready to challenge every convention, and Simona Galbiati , reserved and disciplined, who dreams of becoming a dancer.

The direction of Paradise and the other protagonists

Management of the department store remains in the hands of Marcello Barbieri , Roberto Landi, and Marta Guarnieri , supported by Matteo Portelli . Delia prepares for her wedding to Gianlorenzo Botteri , while Irene and Johnny return to Milan ready to build a future together. At the Galleria Milano Moda, Odile will have to start over with a new designer and face the financial difficulties associated with the Guarnieri Bank.

A talent factory exported to the world

More than ten years after its primetime debut, Il Paradiso delle Signore remains one of the most beloved series among viewers and one of the most widely exported Italian series worldwide. The series has established itself as a true talent hotbed, helping to introduce stars such as Giusy Buscemi , Cristiano Caccamo , Giulia Vecchio , and Giancarlo Commare to the general public . The power of Il Paradiso continues to lie in its blend of folk tale and historical reconstruction: love, betrayal, ambition, and private secrets unfold within a changing Italy. And this time, behind the impeccable windows of the department store, revolution is already beginning to emerge.