| Description |
5 videodiscs (668 min.) : sound, color with black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD ; fullscreen (4:3) presentation, with some widescreen ; Dolby digital mono. or stereo. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Based on the novels by Robert Graves. |
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DVD release of episodes originally broadcast on television in 1976. |
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Bonus features: Extended versions of episodes 1 and 2 ; behind the scenes ; The epic that never was, documentary ; Derek Jacobi interview ; favorite scenes of the cast and director. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Brian Blessed, Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, George Baker, Patrick Stewart, Siân Phillips. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
An epic tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue, the Emmy-winning BBC series is one of the most popular and acclaimed dramas in Masterpiece Theatre history. Based on the novels by Robert Graves, spanning the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Nero. Episodes include: A Touch of Murder, Waiting in the Wings, What Shall We Do About Claudius?, Poison is Queen, Some Justice, plus extended versions of episodes one and two, and bonus features. |
| Subject |
Claudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 B.C.-54 A.D. -- Drama.
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Rome -- History -- Julio-Claudians, 30 B.C.-68 A.D. -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 -- Film adaptations.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Historical television programs.
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Fiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Graves, Robert, 1895-1985.
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Blessed, Brian.
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Jacobi, Derek.
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Hurt, John, 1940-
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Stewart, Patrick, 1940-
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Phillips, Siân, 1934-
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Added Title |
I, Claudius (Television program)
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| Standard No. |
054961875092 |
| Music No. |
8750 Acorn Media |
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AMP-8750 Acorn Media |
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