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- S. 1 ÉP. 1 - A Touch of Murder20 septembre 19761 h 37 minRome, 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.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 2 - Waiting in the Wings27 septembre 197650 minRome, 3-5 CE. With Tiberius in exile, it seems that Livia has lost-but everyone Augustus chooses to succeed him dies inexplicably. Livia forces the emperor to face the truth about his wanton daughter. An omen hints that Claudius-a dull, awkward child with a stutter and a limp-might be more than he appears to be.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 3 - What Shall We Do About Claudius?4 octobre 197652 minRome, 9 CE. When Livia hears that Tiberius has a new rival, Julia's son Postumus, she quickly moves against him. Before he is banished, Postumus tells Claudius all he knows about Livia. Claudius is advised to keep playing the fool to ensure his safety; he weds in a marriage arranged by Livia.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 4 - Poison Is Queen11 octobre 197651 minRome, 13-14 CE. After decades of deception, Augustus learns of Livia's plots and writes a new will naming Postumus his heir. Soon after Livia visits the keepers of the emperor's will, Augustus suffers severe stomach pains. She then sends in Sejanus.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 5 - Some Justice18 octobre 197652 minRome, 19-20 CE. Tiberius rules Rome with help from Sejanus. When Claudius's popular brother, Germanicus, dies under mysterious circumstances, the Roman people protest. A trial in the Senate is rigged to clear the emperor's name.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 6 - Queen of Heaven25 octobre 197652 minRome, 23-29 CE. Tiberius lives only for his perverted pleasures, encouraged by the monstrous young Caligula. Sejanus forces Claudius to marry his sister, solidifying his alliance with the imperial family. Livia, knowing that death is near, confesses her crimes to Claudius and reveals a prophecy claiming that he will be emperor one day.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 7 - Reign of Terror1 novembre 197651 minRome, 30-31 CE. Sejanus has destroyed nearly all his enemies. Even Tiberius, living on Capri, is in danger. When he receives a warning letter, he wonders how to stop Sejanus. Caligula makes a suggestion, and the streets of Rome run red with blood.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 8 - Zeus, by Jove!8 novembre 197651 minRome, 37-38 CE. On his deathbed, Tiberius names Caligula heir. Caligula promises bread and circuses, and a new age of prosperity seems hopeful. Then Caligula falls into a coma, awakens, and proclaims himself a god. He fears his unborn son by his sister.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 9 - Hail Who?15 novembre 197654 minRome, 40-41 CE. Now totally mad, Caligula has turned the palace into a brothel, complete with gambling and orgies. His lame old uncle Claudius serves as doorkeeper. With the empire in financial ruin, conspirators plot an assassination. Later, as soldiers loot the palace, Claudius hides behind a curtain.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 10 - Fool's Luck22 novembre 197652 minRome, 41-43 CE. Under Claudius's rule, the empire's finances are improving. His beautiful wife, Messalina-a marriage arranged by Caligula-bears him two children and urges him to make an alliance with Silanus, governor of Spain. A valued old friend warns Claudius to trust no one.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 11 - A God in Colchester29 novembre 197652 minRome, 47-48 CE. While Claudius is away invading Britain, Messalina challenges a leading prostitute to a tournament of sex. She wins, scandalizing Rome, but Claudius remains in the dark. Soon after, Claudius learns that the British have made him a god.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 12 - Old King Log6 décembre 197653 minRome, 54 CE. Claudius marries Agrippinilla, mother of Nero and the deadliest woman in Rome. A prophecy has told him that Nero will be Rome's next ruler. Claudius knowingly seals his fate and that of his own son by naming Nero his heir. He finishes his book and buries a copy to be found centuries later.Démarrer un essai gratuit de Acorn TV ou acheter
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