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Claudius

Episode 5 of 6

Robin Brooks' dramatisation of Robert Graves' scandalous histories of Roman political vice. How the Sibyl's prophecy came true for the most unwilling Emperor of them all.

Robert Graves' wickedly enjoyable histories of Imperial Rome, dramatised by Robin Brooks.

How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling Emperor of them all.

Claudius ..... Tom Goodman-Hill
Caligula ..... Samuel Barnett
Herod Agrippa ..... Zubin Varla
Messalina ..... Jessica Raine
Calpurnia ..... Sally Orrock
Cassius Chaerea ..... Jude Akuwudike
Gratus ..... Sam Dale
Cornelius ..... Iain Batchelor
Bassus ..... Lloyd Thomas
Asiaticus ..... Sean Baker
Lupus ..... Henry Devas
Sentius ..... Tony Bell
The Executioner ..... Adeel Akhtar

Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Directed by Jonquil Panting.

1 hour

Last on

New Year's Day 2011 21:00

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 2010 15:00
  • New Year's Day 2011 21:00

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