Disfigured, awkward and clumsy, Claudius (10 BC – 54 AD / Reigned 41 – 54 AD) was the black sheep of his family and an unlikely emperor. Once in place, he was fairly successful, but his poor taste in ...

In a city rife with backstabbers, an overlooked member of Rome’s ruling family plays dumb to stay alive and unwittingly becomes the most powerful man on earth. Robert Graves’ brilliant novel has been ...

Next week, TV Club will be watching Alan Bleasdale's GBH, guided by John Crace. Join us for discussion on Wednesday March 3 - only a week away, but that's because you can watch the series easily on ...

Thirty-five years ago, PBS captivated audiences with the blood-and-sex-laden ancient-Roman soap I Claudius, which is still influential. A new DVD version comes out Tuesday. In a new and occasional ...

Two great Roman emperors shook hands in London's Broadcasting House on Friday in a moment of theatrical history. Sir Derek Jacobi, the actor who made his name in television in the title role of the ...

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