Derek Jacobi
Claudius
Search results
Cast
Episode Guide
- 1. A Touch of Murder Sep 20, 1976
- While writing his memoirs, the aging emperor Claudius recalls his family.
- 2. Family Affairs Sep 20, 1976
- Livia (Sian Phillips) schemes and murders to secure the throne for Tiberius.
- 3. Waiting in the Wings Sep 27, 1976
- Livia begs Augustus (Brian Blessed) to summon Tiberius.
I, Claudius is a 1976 BBC Television adaptation of Robert Graves' I, Claudius and Claudius the God. Written by Jack Pulman, it was one of the corporation's most successful drama serials of all time.
No.TitleOriginal Air Date1a20 September 1976 ( 1976-09-20)1b"Family Affairs"20 September 1976 ( 1976-09-20)2"Waiting in the Wings"27 September 1976 ( 1976-09-27)3"What Shall We Do About Claudius?"4 October 1976 ( 1976-10-04)Plot summary and episodes. I, Claudius follows the history of the early Roman Empire, narrated by the elderly Roman Emperor Claudius, from the year 24 BC to his death in AD 54. The series opens with Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, attempting to find an heir, and his wife, Livia, plotting to elevate her son Tiberius to this position.
I, Claudius: With Derek Jacobi, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack, Siân Phillips. The personal and governmental affairs of the Julio-Claudian dynasty at the beginning of the Roman Empire, as recalled by one of its rulers.
- (19K)
- 1977-11-06
- Biography, Drama, History
- 50
Episode list. I, Claudius. Top-rated. Mon, Oct 11, 1976. S1.E5. Poison Is Queen. Germanicus returns from Germania in triumph and he and Claudius catch up on family news - Claudius now has a son but is not enjoying married life.
- Old King Log. 12/12 Almost at the end of his family history, Claudius' thoughts turn to the future of Rome.
- A God in Colchester. 11/12 Convinced of Messalina's devotion, Claudius is totally unaware that she is deceiving him.
- Fool's Luck. 10/12 To his astonishment, Claudius has been proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard.
- Hail Who? 9/12 As Caligula's erratic behaviour continues, many believe that something needs to be done.
PRIMETIME EMMY® winner. I, Claudius. Season 1. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. An epic tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue, this Emmy®-winning series spans the history of the Roman Empire. 861 IMDb 8.8 1977 12 episodes. X-Ray 13+. Drama · Historical. Free trial of Acorn TV or buy. Watch with Acorn TV. Start your 7-day free trial. Buy Episode 1.
People also ask
Is I Claudius a good movie?
When did Claudius die?
When was I Claudius based on a true story?
Who plays Claudius?
Buy I, Claudius — Miniseries on Prime Video, Apple TV. Marrying a trove of terrific actors at the their peak with a masterful script that draws from irresistibly juicy source material, I ...
