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Old King Log: Directed by Herbert Wise. With Derek Jacobi, Bernard Hepton, John Cater, Barbara Young. AD 54: Claudius feels that Rome should return to be a Republic but nonetheless marries his niece Agripinilla and makes her son Nero co-heir with his own, teen-aged son Britannicus.
- (347)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Herbert Wise
- 1976-12-06
Old King Log. I, Claudius. 12. Old King Log. Acclaimed historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. Almost at the end of his family history,...
Dec 6, 1976 · Acclaimed historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. Almost at the end of his family history, Claudius's thoughts turn to the future of Rome. 3 months left to watch
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- Peter Bowles
- September 7, 2023
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Claudius' benevolent rule of Rome leads the populace to accepting an emperor, but he decides tha... "Old King Log" Original Airdate: 6 December 1976Rome, AD 54.
- 50 min
- 1741
- Retro · Britannia
Description. Old King Log: Rome, 54 CE. Claudius marries Agrippinilla, mother of Nero. A prophecy has told him that Nero will be Rome's next ruler. Claudius knowingly seals his fate and that of his own son by naming Nero his heir. Cast. Starring: Derek Jacobi. US TV RATING: TV-14. Rome, 54 CE. Claudius marries Agrippinilla, mother of Nero.
Channel: BBC Two. Duration: 53'13'' Broadcast date: 1976. Usage. UK only. Staff and students of licensed education establishments only. Cannot be adapted. Literary Resource. 1976 TV Adaptation of I, Claudius by Robert Graves. Available to stream with the ERA Licence.
Actually, in episode 13, Claudius appears in the Senate twice: firstly, it is a victorious visit when Britanny's king Caractacus (Peter Bowles) with his family stand in the Roman senate (a historic event) and with courage and dignity he wins the heart of the senators even though he does not bow before the victor; secondly, it is a hallucinatory ...