Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 5.0/10
I, Caesar – The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Overview
Detailing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, I, Caesar takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and Justinian. Their careers were made up of bloody battles and tactical bribery, stunning innovation and profound corruption, dazzling rhetoric and vicious back-stabbing – and together they form a picture of the most sophisticated highs and most brutal lows of the Roman Empire’s inception, heyday and decline. Stretching at its peak, from the north of England to southern Egypt and from the west coast of Spain to Syria in the east, the Roman Empire included within its boundaries myriad people, cultures and climates.
This production, originally released in 1997, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Brian Cox
Narrator
Averil Cameron
Self
Peter Connolly
Self
Miriam Griffin
Self
Keith Hopkins
Self
Christopher Kelly
Self
David Shotter
Self
Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
Self
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1997-03-03
This classic series explores the public and private lives of six rulers of ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and Justinian. Their careers were defined by bloody battles, far-reaching innovations and profound corruption. Together, they paint a picture of the sophisticated highs and brutal lows of the Roman Empire, it's sensational birth, heyday and final decline.