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15 Minute Drama: How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me: Episode 2

How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me

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Pliny is commanded by the Emperor to hold a banquet for returning hero General Agricola.

Pliny has been commanded by the Emperor to hold a banquet for General Agricola, recently returned a hero from his conquest of Britain. But all is not as it seems. By Hattie Naylor.

Pliny has been commanded by Emperor Domitian to hold a banquet for General Agricola who has recently returned from a successful conquest of Britain. The feast will take place at Pliny's villa outside Rome. But all is not what it seems. The Emperor is a jealous man and Pliny becomes suspicious when he sends one of his personal slaves to oversee the menu. By Hattie Naylor

A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.

15 Minute Drama: How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me

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