First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Pliny the Younger and his new Welsh slave go boar hunting. But Pliny prefers to leave the hard work to Venta, while he writes a letter to his friend. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Venta the slave are invited to an ominous sounding dinner with Emperor Domitian. And Doris warns of an impending death. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Pliny is put out when one of his dinner guests fails to show up. Then a visit from Regulus gives rise to a secret that Venta is compelled to keep. Show more
