Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Augustus | 20101128 | 20101204 (R4) | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Derek Jacobi stars in Robert Graves' scandalous history of Roman political vice. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status |
| 02 | Tiberius | 20101205 | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Claudius learns his grandmother Livia's true ambition. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status | |
| 02 | Tiberius | 20101205 | 20101211 (R4) | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Claudius learns his grandmother Livia's true ambition. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status |
| 03 | Sejanus | 20101212 | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Robert Graves' classic Roman histories darken, as Tiberius fights to keep his throne. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status | |
| 03 | Sejanus | 20101212 | 20101218 (R4) | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Robert Graves' classic Roman histories darken, as Tiberius fights to keep his throne. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status |
| 04 | Caligula | 20101219 | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Robert Graves' classic Roman histories darken, as Tiberius fights to keep his throne. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status | |
| 04 | Caligula | 20101219 | 20101225 (R4) | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Robert Graves' classic Roman histories darken, as Tiberius fights to keep his throne. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status |
| 05 | Claudius | 20101226 | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
How the Sibyl's prophecy came true for the most unwilling Emperor of them all. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status | |
| 05 | Claudius | 20101226 | 20110101 (R4) | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
How the Sibyl's prophecy came true for the most unwilling Emperor of them all. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status |
| 01 | Augustus | 20101128 | 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
Specially composed music by David Pickvance.
Derek Jacobi stars in Robert Graves' scandalous history of Roman political vice. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status | |
| 06 | Messalina | 20110102 | 20110108 (R4) | 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. Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status |