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- Season 1 overviewSep 20-Dec 6, 197613 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. 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.
- 4. What Shall We Do About Claudius? Oct 4, 1976
- Claudius is advised to play the idiot while plans are made for him.
- 5. Poison Is Queen Oct 11, 1976
- Knowing Augustus has discovered her treachery, Livia plots to stop Postumus.
- 6. Some Justice Oct 18, 1976
- Tiberius and Livia fear that they will be implicated in the death of Germanicus.
- 7. Queen of Heaven Oct 25, 1976
- Tiberius disappoints Livia, who makes an odd request of her grandson.
- 8. Reign of Terror Nov 1, 1976
- Tiberius is cut off from the outside world, so Antonia has no way to warn him.
- 9. Zeus, by Jove! Nov 8, 1976
- After a mysterious illness, Caligula proclaims that he has become a god.
- 10. Hail Who? Nov 15, 1976
- Caligula's eccentricities and ludicrous military maneuvers stir dissension in the court.
- 11. Fool's Luck Nov 22, 1976
- Claudius proves to be a Solomon rather than an idiot, and begins his reign in peace and prosperity.
- 12. A God in Colchester Nov 29, 1976
- Claudius' reign becomes as corrupt as those of his less noble predecessors.
- 13. Old King Log Dec 6, 1976
- Claudius' plan to restore the republic involves Nero rather than his own son.
I, Claudius (stylised as I·CLAVDIVS) is a 1976 BBC Television adaptation of Robert Graves' 1934 novel I, Claudius and its 1935 sequel Claudius the God. Written by Jack Pulman , it stars Derek Jacobi as Claudius , with Siân Phillips , Brian Blessed , George Baker , Margaret Tyzack , John Hurt , Patricia Quinn , Ian Ogilvy , Kevin McNally ...
Based on Robert Graves' famous novel, I, CLAUDIUS is the ultimate soap opera, vicious, cruel, manipulative--and this famous English miniseries grabs the attention and holds fast throughout the entire length of its complex tale of ancient intrigue.
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- 1977-11-06
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An epic tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue, this Emmy®-winning series spans the history of the Roman Empire. Rome, 24-9 BCE. Nearing the end of his life and surrounded by spies, Claudius, emperor of Rome, writes his family history.
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)4 days ago · 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. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes
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Six years have passed. Germanicus has joined Tiberius in the Germanian campaign, to avenge the Roman legion slaughtered at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Claudius remains at home, researching his family history and despised for his weakness - he faints at the gladiatorial games.
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