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Overview

User Rating:
9.3/10   3,968 votes
Seasons:
1 more
Release Date:
6 November 1977 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | History more
Tagline:
Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud hatch out.
Plot:
The history of the Roman Empire as experienced by one of its rulers. full summary
Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
BBC and HBO To Rebuild Rome
 (From Studio Briefing. 27 October 2003)

User Comments:
The standard by which all TV should be judged more

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 6 of 105)

Derek Jacobi ... Claudius (10 episodes, 1976)
George Baker ... Tiberius (7 episodes, 1976)
Margaret Tyzack ... Antonia (6 episodes, 1976)

James Faulkner ... Herod Agrippa / ... (6 episodes, 1976)
Siân Phillips ... Livia (5 episodes, 1976)

John Hurt ... Caligula (5 episodes, 1976)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
650 min (13 parts)
Country:
UK
Language:
English | German
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Spain:7 | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-11 (DVD) (2005) | UK:15 | USA:Not Rated
MOVIEmeter: ?
V 13% since last week why?

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
According to his memoirs, Ronnie Barker was originally offered the role of Claudius. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: Augustus banishes his daughter Julia in 2 AD. Historically, she had been in banished in 2 BC. more
Quotes:
[on Augustus' will]
Livia: He's altered his will
[Tiberius gawps]
Livia: What's the matter? Cat got your tongue? Ha, that took your breath away, didn't it.
Tiberius: How do you know?
Livia: I know; I make it my business to know.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Cult of...: Poldark (#2.3)" (2008) more

FAQ

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22 out of 24 people found the following comment useful:-
The standard by which all TV should be judged, 22 May 2001
9/10
Author: AlabamaWorley1971 from NJ, USA

The best miniseries ever made! Smart and sexy, with characters that live and breathe. Just some of the most marvelous characters include Brian Blessed as the benevolent Augustus, George Baker as the wounded Tiberius, and Siân Phillips as Livia. Includes one of John Hurt's finest performances, and I'd go into Derek Jacobi as Claudius, but they say I have to keep it below 1,000 words. The Canadian channel Bravo runs it occasionally, or try renting it from Blockbuster, but I recommend shelling out for the entire collection on video!

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