

TV series
I, Claudius
1976, English, on BBC Two. Created by Martin Lisemore & Herbert Wise & Jack Pulman.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1976
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.8/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Old King Log
Aired 6 December 1976
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Martin LisemoreCreator
- Herbert WiseCreator
- Jack PulmanCreator
- Derek JacobiClaudius · 12 ep
- George BakerTiberius · 9 ep
- Margaret TyzackAntonia · 8 ep
- Siân PhillipsLivia · 7 ep
- James FaulknerHerod Agrippa · 6 ep
- Brian BlessedAugustus · 5 ep
- John HurtCaligula · 5 ep
- Fiona WalkerAgrippina · 4 ep
- Kevin McNallyCastor · 4 ep
- Patrick StewartSejanus · 4 ep
- Patricia QuinnLivilla · 4 ep
- Bernard HeptonPallas · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 September 1976
- Last aired
- 6 December 1976
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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I, Claudius: quick answers
Is I, Claudius worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of I, Claudius are there?
I, Claudius has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is I, Claudius finished?
Yes. I, Claudius ended in 1976, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch I, Claudius?
I, Claudius is streaming on Spectrum On Demand.
Is I, Claudius suitable for kids?
I, Claudius is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like I, Claudius?
If you liked I, Claudius, try Pearson, The State Within, Restless.
Who created I, Claudius?
I, Claudius was created by Martin Lisemore and Herbert Wise and Jack Pulman and stars Derek Jacobi, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack.

