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About I, Claudius

I, Claudius is a drama and war & politics TV series that premiered on BBC Two on September 20, 1976. It has 1 season and 12 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 12 "Old King Log", aired on December 6, 1976.

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.

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  • War & Politics

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Episodes

12 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1976 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 49 years ago

Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.

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    12. Old King Log

    Finale

    Almost at the end of his family history, Claudius' thoughts turn to the future of Rome.

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    11. A God in Colchester

    Claudius has ruled wisely for a year with the support of Messalina, whom he deeply loves. Convinced of her devotion, he is totally unaware that she is deceiving him.

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    10. Fool's Luck

    Claudius is happily married, while the mad Caligula has been assassinated. To his astonishment, Claudius has been proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard.

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    9. Hail Who?

    Caligula's erratic behaviour continues, as he makes his horse a senator and turns the palace into a brothel. Many in the Praetorian Guard grow to realise that their ruler is insane and, fearing the collapse of Rome itself, believe that something needs to be done.

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    8. Zeus, By Jove!

    Claudius has high hopes of a return to a Republic when Caligula insanely proclaims himself a god and his sister a goddess... but Rome officially accepts his divinity.

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    7. Reign of Terror

    With Tiberius retired to Capri, Sejanus plans to tighten his grip on Rome and divorces his wife so he can marry Livilla. But he also has powerful enemies and his attempts to consolidate power set in motion a bloody chain of events.

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    6. Queen of Heaven

    Germanicus has been murdered in Antioch and his wife Agrippina is convinced Tiberius ordered the killing. Livia has discovered that Caligula helped to poison his father. While Tiberius's perversions have become notorious, his right-hand man Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard, gathers more power for himself, including a marriage alliance with Claudius.

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    5. Some Justice

    As Augustus learned of Livia's plot against Postumus, she took action which resulted in Tiberius becoming emperor. The situation in the East now threatens Tiberius's position.

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    4. Poison is Queen

    The Imperial Army on the Rhine has been wiped out and Tiberius sent to avenge the defeat, followed later by Germanicus. Livia has discredited Postumus, who has been banished. Augustus has been feeling unwell, but is avoiding suspicions of poisoning by eating figs from his own garden.

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    3. What Shall We Do About Claudius?

    Livia has engineered the downfall of Julia, who has been banished. Tiberius is recalled to Rome and is joint heir with Postumus. Poor stumbling, stuttering Claudius finds a friend in Herod, king of the Jews.

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    2. Waiting in the Wings

    Livia, wife of Emperor Augustus plots against his daughter Julia and manages to convince him to bring her son Tiberius back from exile.

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    1. A Touch of Murder

    Livia, the scheming wife of Augustus, seeks to disinherit her husband's grand-children in favour of her own son Tiberius.

Cast & crew

Created by Martin Lisemore, Herbert Wise and Jack Pulman

  • Margaret Tyzack

    Margaret Tyzack

    Antonia

  • Brian Blessed

    Brian Blessed

    Augustus

  • James Faulkner

    James Faulkner

    Herod Agrippa

  • Fiona Walker

    Agrippina

  • Kevin McNally

    Kevin McNally

    Castor

  • Bernard Hepton

    Bernard Hepton

    Pallas

  • Sheila White

    Sheila White

    Messalina

  • Patrick Stewart

    Patrick Stewart

    Sejanus

  • John Cater

    John Cater

    Narcissus

  • Frances White

    Julia

  • David Robb

    David Robb

    Germanicus

  • Ian Ogilvy

    Ian Ogilvy

    Drusus

  • John Hurt

    John Hurt

    Caligula

  • George Baker

    George Baker

    Tiberius

  • Siân Phillips

    Siân Phillips

    Livia

  • Patricia Quinn

    Patricia Quinn

    Livilla

I, Claudius FAQ

Will there be new episodes of I, Claudius?

I, Claudius has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 6, 1976.

When did the latest episode of I, Claudius come out?

The most recent episode of I, Claudius, Season 1 Episode 12 "Old King Log", aired on December 6, 1976.

How many seasons of I, Claudius are there?

I, Claudius has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

When did I, Claudius first air?

I, Claudius first aired on BBC Two on September 20, 1976.

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