I, Claudius Parts I and II

"I'll put it all in here, my story, my history of the family, yes, and the end of the Republic, yes, and when I've finished I'll seal it up and bury it where no one will find it....not for 1900 years or more... So begins Claudius' epic story spanning the analogues of Roman history, from the mighty Augustus, through to the madness of Caligula, as it echoes down through the centuries... Inspirational performances from a star studded cast highlight the dramatic intensity of the first part of this stunning BBC TV production based on Robert Graves' classic novels. BBC Production in association with Gerry Blattner Productions Ltd