Nero: the Power and the Madness. Under the tutelage of the great philosopher Seneca, Nero began his reign promisingly, but his rule became characterised by an obsession with his meagre artistic talents and sullied by corruption, sexual debauchery, matricide and political slaughter. See today's choices. Directors Phil Grabsky and Peter Nicholson Producer Phil Grabsky BBCBOOK: I, Caesar, price£17.99, available from bookshops