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15 Minute Drama

How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Venta's position in the household is challenged when they visit Pliny's former mother-in-law and her servant singles Pliny out for special treatment. Show more

Contributors

Pliny the Younger:
Kieran Hodgson
Venta, the Slave:
Nigel Barrett
Marcella, Pliny's Mother:
Joanna Scanlan
Doris, the Cook:
Mia Soteriou
Pompeia:
Mia Soteriou
Pompeia's Slave:
Matthew Gravelle
Director:
Kate McAll
Producer:
Kate McAll

Genres

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