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I, Claudius (stylised as I·CLAVDIVS) is a 1976 BBC Television adaptation of Robert Graves' 1934 novel I, Claudius and its 1935 sequel Claudius the God. Written by Jack Pulman , it stars Derek Jacobi as Claudius , with Siân Phillips , Brian Blessed , George Baker , Margaret Tyzack , John Hurt , Patricia Quinn , Ian Ogilvy , Kevin McNally , Patrick Stewart and John Rhys-Davies .
I, Claudius is a historical novel by English writer Robert Graves, published in 1934. Written in the form of an autobiography of the Roman Emperor Claudius, it tells the history of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and the early years of the Roman Empire, from Julius Caesar 's assassination in 44 BC to Caligula 's assassination in AD 41.
- 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
Buy I, Claudius — Miniseries on Prime Video, Apple TV. 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
Nov 12, 2020 · 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...
1 h 37 min. 13+. Rome, 24-9 BCE. Nearing the end of his life and surrounded by spies, Claudius, emperor of Rome, writes his family history. It begins during the reign of Augustus, with his treacherous grandmother, Livia, scheming to advance the career of her son, Tiberius. Free trial of Acorn TV or buy.
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Jun 18, 2020 · Complete series, all twelve episodes of I, Claudius, acclaimed BBC Television adaptation of Robert Graves's historical novels: I, Claudius and Claudius the G...
