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I, Claudius

Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud hatch out.

DramaWar & Politics
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1976
1 Season
12 Episodes
EN
Ended
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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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A Touch of Murder
E1

A Touch of Murder

Sep 20, 19761h 30m6.6

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

Waiting in the Wings
E2

Waiting in the Wings

Sep 27, 197655m6.4

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

What Shall We Do About Claudius?
E3

What Shall We Do About Claudius?

Oct 4, 197655m6.3

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.

Poison is Queen
E4

Poison is Queen

Oct 11, 197655m7.6

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.

Some Justice
E5

Some Justice

Oct 18, 197655m7.7

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.

Queen of Heaven
E6

Queen of Heaven

Oct 25, 197655m6.3

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.

Reign of Terror
E7

Reign of Terror

Nov 1, 197655m6.2

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.

Zeus, By Jove!
E8

Zeus, By Jove!

Nov 8, 197655m6.4

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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About I, Claudius

Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud hatch out.

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. Across 1 season and 12 episodes, originally airing on BBC Two.

I, Claudius Cast and Characters

The cast features Derek Jacobi (as Claudius). Their performances are a major reason I, Claudius has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching I, Claudius

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I, Claudius has 12 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is I, Claudius good? What's the rating?

I, Claudius holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 136 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of I, Claudius?

The main cast includes Derek Jacobi.

Is I, Claudius available in English?

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I, Claudius first aired in 1976.

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I, Claudius currently has 1 season and a total of 12 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is I, Claudius about?

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. It belongs to the Drama, War & Politics genres.

In which language is I, Claudius originally available?

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When was I, Claudius first released?

I, Claudius first premiered on September 20, 1976 (1976). The series has since concluded its run.

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