I, Claudius
I, Claudius is a TV show on BBC4. The acclaimed epic drama of madness, murder and debauchery. With Derek Jacobi, Sian Phillips and Brian Blessed bringing ancient Rome's power, corruption and lies to life. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 12 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2026.
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I, Claudius
Drama series about four Roman emperors. Claudius has ruled wisely for a year with the support of Messalina, whom he deeply loves. Convinced of her devotion, he is unaware that she is deceiving him.
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Acclaimed historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. Almost at the end of Claudius's family history, his thoughts turn to the future of Rome.
August 2026
Drama series chronicling the reigns of four Roman emperors. The mad Caligula is assassinated, and Claudius is proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard.
Acclaimed historical drama. As Caligula's erratic behaviour continues, many in the Praetorian Guard come to realise that something needs to be done.
Drama series chronicling the reigns of Roman emperors. With Tiberius retired to Capri, Sejanus plans to tighten his grip on Rome and divorces his wife for Livilla.
Drama chronicling the reigns of four Roman emperors. Claudius has hopes of a return to a republic when Caligula insanely proclaims himself and his sister as gods.
Drama series chronicling the reigns of Roman emperors Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius. The situation in the east now threatens Tiberius's position as emperor.
Series chronicling the reigns of four Roman emperors. Germanicus has been murdered in Antioch, and his wife Agrippina is convinced Tiberius ordered the killing.
Livia engineers the downfall of Julia, who is banished. Tiberius is recalled to Rome. Claudius finds a friend in Herod, king of the Jews.
Drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. The Imperial Army on the Rhine has been wiped out, and Tiberius is sent to avenge the defeat.
July 2026
Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors.
The adaptation of Robert Graves's novels continues and introduces Claudius as a stumbling, stuttering child, marked out for greatness by a falling wolf cub.