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I, Claudius: 11: A God in Colchester

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Based on the novels by Robert Graves.
The BBC2 Serial in 12 parts
Written by Jack Pulman

Claudius has ruled wisely for a year with the support of Messalina whom he loves deeply. Convinced of her devotion, he is totally unaware that she is deceiving him.

"A boisterous, gusty, irreverent interpretation." (Morning Star)
"If only Latin at school had been like this!" (Sun)
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Contributors

Based on the novels by:
Robert Graves
Writer:
Jack Pulman
Producer:
Martin Llsemore
Director:
Herbert Wise
Claudius, Emperor of Rome:
Derek Jacobi
Mnester:
Nicholas Amer
Messalina, Claudius's wife:
Sheila White
Pallas:
Bernard Hepton
Narcissus:
John Cater
Slave:
Danny Schiller
Scylla:
Charlotte Howard
Quintus Justus:
George Innes
Marcus Vibius:
Manning Wilson
Silius:
Stuart Wilson
Domitia, Messalina's mother:
Moira Redmond
Slave:
Glenn Cunningham
Herod:
James Faulkner
Calpurnia:
Jo Rowbottom
Girl:
Souad Faress
Geta:
Linal Haft
Source: Radio Times

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