Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
13 episodes
E01
A Touch of Murder
Historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors.
E02
Family Affairs
E03
Waiting in the Wings
Livia, wife of Emperor Augustus plots against his daughter Julia.
E04
What Shall We Do About Claudius?
Tiberius is recalled to Rome and is joint heir with Postumus.
E05
Poison is Queen
The Imperial Army on the Rhine has been wiped out and Tiberius sent to avenge the defeat.
E06
Some Justice
The situation in the East now threatens Tiberius's position as emperor.
E07
Queen of Heaven
Germanicus has been murdered in Antioch and Agrippina is convinced Tiberius ordered it.
E08
Reign of Terror
With Tiberius retired to Capri, Sejanus plans to tighten his grip on Rome.
E09
Zeus, by Jove!
Caligula insanely proclaims himself a god and his sister a goddess.
E10
Hail Who?
As Caligula's erratic behaviour continues, many believe that something needs to be done.
E11
Fool's Luck
To his astonishment, Claudius has been proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard.
E12
A God in Colchester
Convinced of Messalina's devotion, Claudius is totally unaware that she is deceiving him.
E13
Old King Log
Almost at the end of his family history, Claudius' thoughts turn to the future of Rome.
Siân Phillips
as Livia Drusilla
George Baker
as Tiberius
Brian Blessed
as Augustus
Margaret Tyzack
as Antonia Minor
Derek Jacobi
as Claudius
John Hurt
as Caligula
Patrick Stewart
as Sejanus
