Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20070112 | 1/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi, 30 years after the original broadcast of the BBC TV epic drama series. | |||
| 20070119 | 2/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Featuring the birth of Claudius and his father's murder. | |||
| 20070126 | 3/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. | |||
| 20070202 | 4/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. | |||
| 20070209 | 5/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. | |||
| 20070216 | 6/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. | |||
| 20070223 | 7/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. | |||
| 20070302 | 8/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves's classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. | |||
| 20080411 | 1/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves' classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi, who starred in the original 1970s BBC TV epic drama series. | |||
| 20080418 | Serialisation of Robert Graves' classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. 2/8. Featuring the birth of Claudius and his father's murder. | |||
| 20080425 | 3/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves' classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi, who starred in the original 1970s TV broadcast. | |||
| 20080509 | 4/8. Serialisation of Robert Graves' classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi, 30 years after he starred in the original TV broadcast. | |||
| 20080516 | 5/8. Robert Graves' classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi, 30 years after he starred in the original TV broadcast. | |||
| 20080523 | Robert Graves' story of the Roman emperor, read by Derek Jacobi. 6/8. Is someone attempting to kill Germanicus with black magic, and will Livia reveal whether she is a murderess? | |||
| 20080530 | 7/8. Caligula: Derek Jacobi continues to read an abridgement of Robert Grave's 1934 novel about the Roman Emperor Claudius, portrayed by Jacobi himself on TV over 30 years ago. | |||
| 20080606 | 8/8. Claudius the God: Serialisation of Robert Graves' classic story of the Roman emperor, read by Sir Derek Jacobi. | |||
| 01 | Augustus | 20101128 | 20101204 20120611 (BBC7) 20120612 (BBC7) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of Robert Graves' scandalous histories of Roman political vice. Young Claudius grows up in the turbulent household of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, and Livia, the wife who matched his achievements with her ambition. The Imperial Couple disregard their young grandson as they inch towards absolute power. But that won't save Claudius from heartbreak. Claudius - Tom Goodman-hill Augustus - Derek Jacobi Livia - Harriet Walter Tiberius - Tim Mcinnerny Julia - Alison Pettitt Athenodorus - Sam Dale Cato - Jude Akuwudike Thrasyllus - Sean Baker Young Claudius - Harvey Allpress Young Herod - Felix Zadek-Ewing Young Germanicus - Harry Child Camilla - Lauren Mote Young Postumus - Ryan Watson Young Livilla - Holly Gibbs Other parts played by Adeel Akhtar, Tony Bell, Christine Kavanagh, and Sally Orrock. Specially composed music by David Pickvance. Directed by Jonquil Panting. Derek Jacobi stars in Robert Graves' scandalous history of Roman political vice. History of the Roman Imperial dynasty. Young Claudius grows up in a turbulent household. The Roman Imperial dynasty's scandalous history. Young Claudius grows up in a turbulent household. Stars Derek Jacobi. |
| 02 | Tiberius | 20101205 | 20101211 20120612 (BBC7) 20120613 (BBC7) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of Robert Graves' classic Roman histories. Growing up amid the intrigues of the Imperial family, Claudius learns his grandmother Livia's true ambition - and finds himself and his brother Germanicus in danger. Claudius - Tom Goodman-hill Augustus - Derek Jacobi Livia - Harriet Walter Tiberius - Tim Mcinnerny Pollio - Trevor Peacock Germanicus - Joseph Kloska Agrippina - Hattie Morahan Sejanus - Sam Dale Herod Agrippa - Zubin Varla Postumus - Henry Devas Livilla - Leah Brotherhead Cassius Chaerea - Jude Akuwudike Pomponius - Sean Baker Antonia - Christine Kavanagh Castor - Iain Batchelor Piso - Tony Bell Pallas - Lloyd Thomas Young Caligula - James Warner Specially composed music by David Pickvance. Directed by Jonquil Panting. Claudius learns his grandmother Livia's true ambition. Discovering his grandmother Livia's true ambition, Claudius and his brother face danger. Discovering his grandmother Livia's true ambition, Claudius and his brother face danger. Stars Derek Jacobi and Harriet Walter. |
| 03 | Sejanus | 20101212 | 20101218 20120613 (BBC7) 20120614 (BBC7) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of Robert Graves' ground-breaking histories of first-century Rome. As he struggles to keep his throne, the Emperor Tiberius finds his Commander of the Guard, Sejanus, an invaluable aide against treason. And Sejanus finds Claudius an unwilling collaborator in his rise to power. Claudius - Tom Goodman-hill Tiberius - Tim Mcinnerny Livia - Harriet Walter Caligula - Samuel Barnett Sejanus - Sam Dale Agrippina - Hattie Morahan Antonia - Christine Kavanagh Livilla - Leah Brotherhead Pallas - Lloyd Thomas The Fisherman - Adeel Akhtar Macro - Tony Bell Calpurnia - Sally Orrock Plautius - Jude Akuwudike Cremutius - Sean Baker Officer - Iain Batchelor Senator - Henry Devas Plancina - Claire Harry Aelia - Deeivya Meir Specially composed music by David Pickvance. Directed by Jonquil Panting. Robert Graves' classic Roman histories darken, as Tiberius fights to keep his throne. Tiberius finds his commander of the guard an invaluable aide against treason. Fighting for his throne, Tiberius finds his commander of the guard an invaluable aide against treason. Stars Tim McInnerny. |
| 04 | Caligula | 20101219 | 20101225 20120614 (BBC7) 20120615 (BBC7) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of Robert Graves' entertaining histories of Imperial Rome. When the Emperor Tiberius dies, the young and popular Caligula succeeds his Uncle. Claudius will be the first to learn his secret. Claudius - Tom Goodman-Hill Tiberius - Tim McInnerny Caligula - Samuel Barnett Herod Agrippa - Zubin Varla Antonia - Christine Kavanagh Calpurnia - Sally Orrock Drusilla - Deeivya Meir Macro - Tony Bell Agrippinilla - Claire Harry Thrasyllus - Sean Baker Doctor - Adeel Akhtar Gaoler - Iain Batchelor Senator - Lloyd Thomas Specially composed music by David Pickvance. Directed by Jonquil Panting. Robert Graves' classic Roman histories darken, as Tiberius fights to keep his throne. The new and popular emperor Caligula has some surprises for his uncle Claudius. The new and popular emperor Caligula has some surprises for his uncle Claudius. Stars Tom Goodman-Hill and Samuel Barnett. |
| 05 | Claudius | 20101226 | 20110101 20120615 (BBC7) 20120616 (BBC7) | 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. How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all. Stars Tom Goodman-Hill and Samuel Barnett. |
| 06 LAST | Messalina | 20110102 | 20110108 20120618 (BBC7) 20120619 (BBC7) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of Robert Graves' great histories of first century Rome. The ageing Emperor Claudius works to restore the Republic. But his beautiful young wife Messalina has other plans. Claudius - Tom Goodman-Hill Messalina - Jessica Raine Narcissus - Robin Soans Calpurnia - Sally Orrock Burrhus - Jude Akuwudike Britannicus - Ryan Watson Euodus - Adeel Akhtar Asiaticus - Sean Baker Frontinus - Tony Bell Tacitus - Sam Dale Callistus - Henry Devas Agrippinilla - Claire Harry Soldier - Iain Batchelor Specially composed music by David Pickvance. Directed by Jonquil Panting. Claudius tries to relinquish power, only to find himself a God, in Robert Graves' classic. Claudius works to restore the republic, but his beautiful wife Messalina has other plans. Aging Emperor Claudius works to restore the republic. But his beautiful wife Messalina has other plans. Stars Tom Goodman-Hill. |