TV ShowEndedBBC TwoDramaWar & Politics

I, Claudius

1976 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.8(121 reviews)

8.0423% popularity

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Details

First air date: Sep 20, 1976
Last air date: Dec 6, 1976
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: Martin Lisemore, Herbert Wise, Jack Pulman
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: London Films Productions, BBC

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Keywords

rome, italybased on novel or bookroman empireemperormanipulationambitionancient romebiographymurderbetrayaldark comedyminiseriesperiod dramahistoricalpolitical intriguetyrannycostume dramanero1st centurycaligula

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

1976 · 12 episodes

Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.

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Cast

Derek Jacobi

Claudius

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Reviews & ratings

7.8

121 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.800000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.800000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful