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Colosseum

Series 1

Commodus

Duration: 46 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

Available for 7 months

All Roman rulers put great value on spectacles and games, but only one, the son of Marcus Aurelius, steps out of the Imperial Box and onto the sands of the arena. As Emperor Commodus makes enemies amongst the ruling Senate, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. Show less

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