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A Touch of Murder

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Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors.

Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series adapted from the novels by Robert Graves. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.

Livia, the scheming wife of Augustus, seeks to disinherit her husband's grandchildren in favour of her own son Tiberius.

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1 hour, 37 minutes

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Wed 29 Jul 202622:15
BBC Four

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Credits

ClaudiusDerek Jacobi
Caesar AugustusBrian Blessed
LiviaSian Phillips
TiberiusGeorge Baker
JuliaFrances White
DrususIan Ogilvy
DirectorHerbert Wise
WriterJack Pulman
AuthorRobert Graves

Broadcasts

  • Mon 20 Sep 197621:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 25 Sep 197622:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 1 Jul 197721:35
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 8 Jun 197821:35
    BBC One
  • Tue 14 Jan 198621:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 5 Aug 200621:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 21 Sep 200622:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 19 Mar 201322:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 16 Aug 202322:50
    BBC Four
  • Wed 29 Jul 202622:15
    BBC Four

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