tag:www.kcet.org,2010-01-19:/shows/i_claudius//1801 2012-06-15T21:24:33Z Rated one of the '100 Best TV Shows of All Time' by Time magazine, this epic BBC series spans the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus through Claudius, a stuttering scholar who learns early to play the fool and stay alive. Based on the novels by Robert Graves, it stars Derek Jacobi (The King's Speech, Cadfael) in a career-defining role. Sian Phillips (The Age of Innocence) is "exquisitely wicked" (Los Angeles Times) as the lethal Livia, wife to Augustus (Brian Blessed, Hamlet), while John Hurt (The Elephant Man) is "decadence personified" (USA Today) as the depraved Caligula, whose reign of terror paves the way for Claudius's ascension. Winner of an Emmy and numerous other awards, this riveting tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue remains one of the most popular and acclaimed dramas in Masterpiece Theatre history. Patrick Stewart (X-Men), George Baker (The Ruth Rendell Mysteries), Margaret Tyzack (Cousin Bette), and James Faulkner (The Bank Job) also star. Movable Type Pro 4.38 tag:www.kcet.org,2012:/shows/i_claudius//1801.47228 2012-06-15T21:16:58Z 2012-06-15T21:24:33Z

Realizing that Rome would be better off without an emperor, Claudius attempts to earn the Roman people's hate by marrying his niece.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini Realizing that Rome would be better off without an emperor, Claudius attempts to earn the Roman people's hate by marrying his niece.

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In this episode, Claidius' wife has a sex-off with one of Rome's most accomplished prostitutes. No, really.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini In this episode, Claidius' wife has a sex-off with one of Rome's most accomplished prostitutes. No, really.

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With Livia and Caligula dead, you'd think Claudius had rid himself of evil relatives, but no -- now he must contend with a new threat: his lovely wife.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini With Livia and Caligula dead, you'd think Claudius had rid himself of evil relatives, but no -- now he must contend with a new threat: his lovely wife.

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So how did a stuttering underdog like Claudius end up becoming the emperor of Rome? Find out in this episode!

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini So how did a stuttering underdog like Claudius end up becoming the emperor of Rome? Find out in this episode!

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You want crazy? Just watch John Hurt taking on Caligula, one of the craziest characters in history. Heads will literally roll.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini You want crazy? Just watch John Hurt taking on Caligula, one of the craziest characters in history. Heads will literally roll.

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How bad off is Rome? Let's put it this way: One character dies by starving to death after getting locked in a room... and she gets off easy.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini How bad off is Rome? Let's put it this way: One character dies by starving to death after getting locked in a room... and she gets off easy.

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Livia nears death, Tiberius gets pervy and a young Caligula demonstrates a level of freakiness that few can match even today.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini Livia nears death, Tiberius gets pervy and a young Caligula demonstrates a level of freakiness that few can match even today.

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Finally, someone catches on to the fact that Grandma Livia has poisoned everyone in the family who has died ever. But... will this person get poisoned? Probably!

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini Finally, someone catches on to the fact that Grandma Livia has poisoned everyone in the family who has died ever. But... will this person get poisoned? Probably!

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Already famous for her ability to covertly poison any interfering family members, Livia attempts to break her record for how many people she can poison in one episode. No, really.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini Already famous for her ability to covertly poison any interfering family members, Livia attempts to break her record for how many people she can poison in one episode. No, really.

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How, exactly, is Claudius able to stay safe despite his family members' well-documented tendency to murder each other? You find out.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini How, exactly, is Claudius able to stay safe despite his family members' well-documented tendency to murder each other? You find out.

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How bad a reputation does someone have to get before they're driven out of Rome? One member of Claudius' family finds out.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini How bad a reputation does someone have to get before they're driven out of Rome? One member of Claudius' family finds out.

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What happens in episode two? One horrible woman continues her quest to poison as many relatives as possible.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini What happens in episode two? One horrible woman continues her quest to poison as many relatives as possible.

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Missed the first episode of "I, Claudius"? Get the highlights of this TV classic in this recap.

Sarah Parvini http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/sarahparvini Missed the first episode of "I, Claudius"? Get the highlights of this TV classic in this recap.

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Think "Game of Thones" meets "The Sopranos," and you get an idea of how treacherous the characters of "I, Claudius" are. Meet them.

Drew Mackie http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dmackie Think "Game of Thones" meets "The Sopranos," and you get an idea of how treacherous the characters of "I, Claudius" are. Meet them.

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Rome, 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.

KCET http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/Admin Rome, 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.

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