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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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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Claudius | Derek Jacobi |
| Caesar Augustus | Brian Blessed |
| Livia | Sian Phillips |
| Tiberius | George Baker |
| Julia | Frances White |
| Drusus | Ian Ogilvy |
| Director | Herbert Wise |
| Writer | Jack Pulman |
| Author | Robert Graves |
Broadcasts
Mon 20 Sep 1976 21:00蜜芽传媒 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire- Sat 25 Sep 1976 22:30蜜芽传媒 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Fri 1 Jul 1977 21:35蜜芽传媒 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Thu 8 Jun 1978 21:35- Tue 14 Jan 1986 21:00蜜芽传媒 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sat 5 Aug 2006 21:00
- Thu 21 Sep 2006 22:00
- Tue 19 Mar 2013 22:00
- Wed 16 Aug 2023 22:50
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