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Fans of 'Gladiator' Will Love the Miniseries 'I, Claudius'

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Fans of the iconic 'Gladiator' are in for a treat - the BBC's gripping 1976 miniseries 'I, Claudius' offers a riveting look at the darker side of the Roman dynasty.
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  • The miniseries, spanning 12 episodes, chronicles the intrigues and power struggles within the imperial family from the reign of Augustus to Nero's tyrannical rule.
  • Critics hailed 'I, Claudius' as a groundbreaking depiction of the Roman Empire, with standout performances by Sir Derek Jacobi as the title character and John Hurt as the depraved Caligula.
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Sir Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, BBC, I, Claudius, Gladiator
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