with John Coston
The Emperor from Africa
The first African to become Emperor of Rome was Lucius Septimius Severus. He ruled the Roman world for 18 years and then died in England, in the old city of York. His own city in North Africa has recently been discovered, after being buried for centuries beneath a fine covering of sand. Today, JOHN COSTON visits York and North Africa to tell the story of Septimdus, the soldier from Africa whose dreams of greatness came true. Storyteller RAY SMITH
Illustrator PAUL JOHNSON
Film cameraman DEREK BANKS Film editor LARRY TOFT Producer MOLLY COX