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Robert Graves - I, Claudius

Robert Graves - I, Claudius: Episode 1: Augustus

Drama: Historical

Augustus

Episode 1

Episode 1: Augustus

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Robert Graves - I, Claudius, Augustus

Young Claudius grows up in a turbulent household. The Roman dynasty's scandalous history.

Young Claudius grows up in a turbulent household. The Roman Imperial dynasty's scandalous history stars Tom Goodman-Hill.

Young Claudius grows up in the turbulent household of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, and Livia, the wife who matched his achievements with her ambition. The Imperial Couple disregard their young grandson as they inch towards absolute power. But that won't save Claudius from heartbreak.

Robert Graves' scandalous histories of Roman political vice dramatised in six-parts by Robin Brooks.

Claudius ..... Tom Goodman-Hill
Augustus ..... Derek Jacobi
Livia ..... Harriet Walter
Tiberius ..... Tim McInnerny
Julia ..... Alison Pettitt
Athenodorus ..... Sam Dale
Cato ..... Jude Akuwudike
Thrasyllus ..... Sean Baker
Young Claudius ..... Harvey Allpress
Young Herod ..... Felix Zadek-Ewing
Young Germanicus ..... Harry Child
Camilla ..... Lauren Mote
Young Postumus ..... Ryan Watson
Young Livilla ..... Holly Gibbs
Other parts played by Adeel Akhtar, Tony Bell, Christine Kavanagh, and Sally Orrock.

Specially composed music by David Pickvance.

Director: Jonquil Panting.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010.

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The Roman Imperial dynasty's scandalous history, starring Derek Jacobi.

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