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Romans: Gladiators: the Brutal Truth

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Terry Jones investigates the truth of the Roman Games, uncovering what it took to be a gladiator and looking at why, to the noble ladies of Rome, these brave men were the rock stars of their day.
The programme also examines how the legacy of the games lives on in the great sports arenas of the 20th century and reveals why the Romans would be as shocked by our violent entertainments as we are by theirs.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Terry Jones
Executive Producer:
Richard Denton
Producer/Director:
Alan Ereira
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