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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.
I, Claudius is written as a first-person narrative of Roman history from Claudius' perspective, covering the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula; Claudius the God is written as a later addition documenting Claudius' own reign. The real Claudius was a trained historian and is known to have written an autobiography (now lost) in eight ...
- Robert Graves
- 1934
A TV mini series based on the novels by Robert Graves, depicting the rise and fall of the Julio-Claudian dynasty through the eyes of Claudius, the fourth emperor of Rome. Starring Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips and others, the series won a Primetime Emmy and received critical acclaim.
- (20K)
- 1977-11-06
- Biography, Drama, History
- 50
Roman history comes alive in this 12-part drama told from the perspective of Claudius (Derek Jacobi), a man whose physical impairments helped him avoid assas...
I, Claudius — Miniseries. What to Know. Critics Consensus. Marrying a trove of terrific actors at the their peak with a masterful script that draws from irresistibly juicy source material, I,...
- (24)
- Derek Jacobi
- Herbert Wise
- September 20, 1976
Watch the acclaimed epic drama of madness, murder and debauchery in ancient Rome. Follow the rise and fall of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Claudius, with Derek Jacobi, Sian Phillips and Brian Blessed.
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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.
