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I, Claudius

Episode 9: Hail Who?

Duration: 54 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 2 months

Acclaimed historical drama. As Caligula's erratic behaviour continues, many in the Praetorian Guard come to realise that something needs to be done. Show more

Contributors

Claudius:
Derek Jacobi
Caligula:
John Hurt
Caesonia:
Freda Dowie
Director:
Herbert Wise

Duration: 1 hour, 19 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Haunting, strikingly visual evocation of England in the 1940s and 50s, based on a fragmented series of the director's own memories and experiences.

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Duration: 54 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Seven-year-old Jess lives with her dominating mother until she is rudely removed from her peculiar Pentecostal home and sent to school.

Contributors

Small Jess:
Emily Aston
William:
Peter Gordon
Mrs Green:
Freda Dowie
Miss Jewsbury:
Celia Imrie
Jess' real mother:
Sophie Thursfield
Pastor Finch:
Kenneth Cranham
Mrs Arkwright:
Pam Ferris
Mrs Virtue:
Katy Murphy
Mrs Vole:
Sharon Bower
Ice Cream Man:
Bill Rogers
Boy next door:
Darren Scott
Gypsy Woman:
Kay Clayton
Church Pianist:
Tamar Swade
Director:
Beeban Kidron

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Jess, now 16, meets Melanie and falls in love. The pastor, the congregation and Jess's mother suspect, culminating in a devastating denouement in front of the congregation. Show more

Omnibus

Whistle and I'll Come to You

Duration: 42 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

An ancient whistle dating back to the times of the Knights Templar spells danger for the man who finds it. Classic MR James chiller adapted by Jonathan Miller.

Contributors

Professor Parkins:
Michael Hordern
Hotel Proprietor:
George Woodbridge
Proprietress:
Nora Gordon

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I, Claudius

Episode 12: Old King Log

Duration: 53 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 2 months

Acclaimed historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. Almost at the end of his family history, Claudius's thoughts turn to the future of Rome.

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