Classic Serial - I, Claudius - Augustus

Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of Robert Graves' scandalous histories of Roman political vice. Young Claudius grows up in the turbulent household of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, and Livia, the wife who matched his achievements with her ambition. The Imperial Couple disregard their young grandson as they inch towards absolute power. But that won't save Claudius from heartbreak. Claudius ..... Tom Goodman-Hill Augustus ..... Derek Jacobi Livia ..... Harriet Walter Tiberius ..... Tim McInnerny Julia ..... Alison Pettitt Athenodorus ..... Sam Dale Cato ..... Jude Akuwudike Thrasyllus ..... Sean Baker Young Claudius ..... Harvey Allpress Young Herod ..... Felix Zadek-Ewing Young Germanicus ..... Harry Child Camilla ..... Lauren Mote Young Postumus ..... Ryan Watson Young Livilla ..... Holly Gibbs Other parts played by Adeel Akhtar, Tony Bell, Christine Kavanagh, and Sally Orrock. Specially composed music by David Pickvance. Directed by Jonquil Panting.