Disfigured, awkward and clumsy, Claudius (10 BC – 54 AD / Reigned 41 – 54 AD) was the black sheep of his family and an unlikely emperor. Once in place, he was fairly successful, but his poor taste in ...

Thirty-five years ago, PBS captivated audiences with the blood-and-sex-laden ancient-Roman soap I Claudius, which is still influential. A new DVD version comes out Tuesday. In a new and occasional ...

Next week, TV Club will be watching Alan Bleasdale's GBH, guided by John Crace. Join us for discussion on Wednesday March 3 - only a week away, but that's because you can watch the series easily on ...

When I, Claudius aired in 1976, it redefined historical drama. BBC’s low-budget masterpiece brought the decadence, intrigue, and cruelty of ancient Rome to vivid life through sharp writing and ...

As the 1976 adaptation of I, Claudius concludes its run on BBC Four, Ben Lawrence suggests how the new HBO version can repeat its success. It has been announced that US TV network HBO has commissioned ...