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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Thu, Sep 21, 2006
  • Documentary
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.

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Cast

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  • Alisdair Simpson
    Alisdair Simpson
    as Narrator (voice)
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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended · 6 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Nero
    Aired · Thu, Sep 21, 2006 · 60m

    This programme focuses on Nero, charting his murderous reign and how he was finally overthrown.

  • E2
    Caesar
    Aired · Thu, Sep 28, 2006 · 60m

    This programme focuses on Julius Caesar, who succeeded in overthrowing a 500-year-old Republic.

  • E3
    Revolution
    Aired · Thu, Oct 5, 2006 · 60m

    How Tiberius Gracchus unleashed the power of the mob upon the streets, with devastating consequences.

  • E4
    Rebellion
    Aired · Thu, Oct 12, 2006 · 60m

    How the Jewish Revolt, which swept through Judea in AD66, was stopped by General Vespasian and his son Titus.

  • E5
    Constantine
    Aired · Thu, Oct 19, 2006 · 60m

    This edition shows how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world.

  • E6
    Fall of Rome
    Aired · Thu, Oct 26, 2006 · 60m

    In AD 410, the Goth hordes sacked the city. This event symbolised Rome's collapse, but it should never have happened at all.