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9.3/10   4,514 votes
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Release Date:
6 November 1977 (USA) more
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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
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User Comments:
The standard by which all TV should be judged more (86 total)

Cast

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Derek Jacobi ... Claudius (12 episodes, 1976)
George Baker ... Tiberius (9 episodes, 1976)
Margaret Tyzack ... Antonia (9 episodes, 1976)
Siân Phillips ... Livia (7 episodes, 1976)

James Faulkner ... Herod Agrippa / ... (7 episodes, 1976)
Brian Blessed ... Augustus (5 episodes, 1976)

John Hurt ... Caligula (5 episodes, 1976)
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Runtime:
650 min (13 parts)
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1.33 : 1 more
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The series was filmed over a period of 6 months in a BBC studio. Charlton Heston was one consideration for the title role, but because of the extent of the shoot and Heston's US residency, the idea was abandoned. more
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Factual errors: Marcus Agrippa is shown as being much older than Augustus, even though historically they were the same age. more
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[to Postumus]
Augustus: Are you mad?
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How historically accurate is this series?
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25 out of 27 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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