I, Claudius
I, Claudius
I, Claudius
Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud hatch out.
Drama
War & Politics
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Overview
Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 1976-09-20
Runtime: 0h 55m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Claudius
Siân Phillips
Siân Phillips
Livia Drusilla
Margaret Tyzack
Margaret Tyzack
Antonia
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed
Augustus
James Faulkner
James Faulkner
Herod Agrippa
Fiona Walker
Fiona Walker
Agrippina
Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Castor
Bernard Hepton
Bernard Hepton
Pallas
Sheila White
Sheila White
Messalina
John Cater
John Cater
Narcissus
Frances White
Frances White
Julia
David Robb
David Robb
Germanicus
Episodes - Season 1
A Touch of Murder
A Touch of Murder
Episode 1
Livia, the scheming wife of Augustus, seeks to disinherit her husband's grand-children in favour of her own son Tiberius.
Waiting in the Wings
Waiting in the Wings
Episode 2
Livia, wife of Emperor Augustus plots against his daughter Julia and manages to convince him to bring her son Tiberius back from exile.
What Shall We Do About Claudius?
What Shall We Do About Claudius?
Episode 3
Livia has engineered the downfall of Julia, who has been banished. Tiberius is recalled to Rome and is joint heir with Postumus. Poor stumbling, stuttering Claudius finds a friend in Herod, king of the Jews.
Poison is Queen
Poison is Queen
Episode 4
The Imperial Army on the Rhine has been wiped out and Tiberius sent to avenge the defeat, followed later by Germanicus. Livia has discredited Postumus, who has been banished. Augustus has been feeling unwell, but is avoiding suspicions of poisoning by eating figs from his own garden.
Some Justice
Some Justice
Episode 5
As Augustus learned of Livia's plot against Postumus, she took action which resulted in Tiberius becoming emperor. The situation in the East now threatens Tiberius's position.
Queen of Heaven
Queen of Heaven
Episode 6
Germanicus has been murdered in Antioch and his wife Agrippina is convinced Tiberius ordered the killing. Livia has discovered that Caligula helped to poison his father. While Tiberius's perversions have become notorious, his right-hand man Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard, gathers more power for himself, including a marriage alliance with Claudius.
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
Episode 7
With Tiberius retired to Capri, Sejanus plans to tighten his grip on Rome and divorces his wife so he can marry Livilla. But he also has powerful enemies and his attempts to consolidate power set in motion a bloody chain of events.
Zeus, By Jove!
Zeus, By Jove!
Episode 8
Claudius has high hopes of a return to a Republic when Caligula insanely proclaims himself a god and his sister a goddess... but Rome officially accepts his divinity.
Hail Who?
Hail Who?
Episode 9
Caligula's erratic behaviour continues, as he makes his horse a senator and turns the palace into a brothel. Many in the Praetorian Guard grow to realise that their ruler is insane and, fearing the collapse of Rome itself, believe that something needs to be done.
Fool's Luck
Fool's Luck
Episode 10
Claudius is happily married, while the mad Caligula has been assassinated. To his astonishment, Claudius has been proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard.
A God in Colchester
A God in Colchester
Episode 11
Claudius has ruled wisely for a year with the support of Messalina, whom he deeply loves. Convinced of her devotion, he is totally unaware that she is deceiving him.
Old King Log
Old King Log
Episode 12
Almost at the end of his family history, Claudius' thoughts turn to the future of Rome.
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