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I, Claudius, the complete series., A BBC Television production

Type
Label
I, Claudius, the complete series., A BBC Television production
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Contains violence, nudity, and sexual content
Main title
I, Claudius
Responsibility statement
A BBC Television production
Runtime
669
Sub title
the complete series.
Summary
Rated one of the "100 Best TV Shows of All Time" by Time Magazine, this epic BBC series spans the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus through Claudius, a stuttering scholar who learns early to play the fool and stay alive. It stars Derek Jacobi in a career-defining role. Siân Phillips is "exquisitely wicked" (Los Angeles Times) as the lethal Livia, wife to Augustus (Brian Blessed), while John Hurt is "decadence personified" (USA Today) as the depraved Caligula, whose reign of terror paves the way for Claudius' ascension. Winner of an Emmy and numerous other awards, this riveting tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue remains one the most popular and acclaimed dramas in Masterpiece Theatre history"Fiendishly sophisticated" --The New York Times
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Contributor
Subject

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