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Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death

BBC One
on BBC One London

Dramatised documentary about a real-life gladiator, Verus, who fought during the opening games of the Colosseum in Rome in AD 80. Using spectacular stunt fights and computer-generated images of ancient Rome, the programme follows Verus from humble slave to stardom in the gladiatorial arena while also telling the story of Rome's magnificent building. Director Tilman Remme : Executive producers Laurence Rees. Jonathan Stamp (S)(W) www.bbc.co.uk/history BBCi: digital viewers can take part in an interactive whodunnit via their handset BBC BOOK: hardback available from 16 October, price £16.99

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Director:
Tilman Remme
Producers:
Laurence Rees.
Source: Radio Times

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