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Classic Serial: I, Claudius: Episode 6: Messalina

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Messalina

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Episode 6: Messalina

I, Claudius

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Claudius tries to relinquish power, only to find himself a God, in Robert Graves' classic.

Robin Brooks' dramatisation of Robert Graves' histories of Roman political vice. An ageing Claudius works to restore the Republic. But his young wife Messalina has other plans.

Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of Robert Graves' great histories of first century Rome.

The ageing Emperor Claudius works to restore the Republic. But his beautiful young wife Messalina has other plans.

Claudius ..... Tom Goodman-Hill
Messalina ..... Jessica Raine
Narcissus ..... Robin Soans
Calpurnia ..... Sally Orrock
Burrhus ..... Jude Akuwudike
Britannicus ..... Ryan Watson
Euodus ..... Adeel Akhtar
Asiaticus ..... Sean Baker
Frontinus ..... Tony Bell
Tacitus ..... Sam Dale
Callistus ..... Henry Devas
Agrippinilla ..... Claire Harry
Soldier ..... Iain Batchelor

Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Directed by Jonquil Panting.

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