Series

I, Claudius

1976★ 7.81 seasons

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.

Cast

Featured cast

Derek JacobiClaudius

Episodes

1A Touch of MurderLivia, the scheming wife of Augustus, seeks to disinherit her husband's grand-children in favour of her own son Tiberius.90 min

2Waiting in the WingsLivia, wife of Emperor Augustus plots against his daughter Julia and manages to convince him to bring her son Tiberius back from exile.55 min

3What Shall We Do About Claudius?Livia has engineered the downfall of Julia, who has been banished. Tiberius is recalled to Rome and is joint heir with Postumus. Poor stumbling, stut…55 min

4Poison is QueenThe Imperial Army on the Rhine has been wiped out and Tiberius sent to avenge the defeat, followed later by Germanicus. Livia has discredited Postumu…55 min

5Some JusticeAs Augustus learned of Livia's plot against Postumus, she took action which resulted in Tiberius becoming emperor. The situation in the East now thre…55 min

6Queen of HeavenGermanicus has been murdered in Antioch and his wife Agrippina is convinced Tiberius ordered the killing. Livia has discovered that Caligula helped t…55 min

7Reign of TerrorWith 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 ene…55 min

8Zeus, By Jove!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 acce…55 min

9Hail Who?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 rea…55 min

10Fool's LuckClaudius is happily married, while the mad Caligula has been assassinated. To his astonishment, Claudius has been proclaimed emperor by the Praetoria…55 min

11A God in ColchesterClaudius 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 i…55 min

12Old King LogAlmost at the end of his family history, Claudius' thoughts turn to the future of Rome.55 min

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