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I, Claudius

Episode 1: A Touch of Murder

Duration: 1 hour, 37 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 2 months

Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series adapted from the novels by Robert Graves. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.

Livia, the scheming wife of Augustus, seeks to disinherit her husband's grandchildren in favour of her own son Tiberius. Show less

Contributors

Claudius:
Derek Jacobi
Caesar Augustus:
Brian Blessed
Tiberius:
George Baker
Drusus:
Ian Ogilvy
Director:
Herbert Wise

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