Amy Marston

Cleopatra arrives in Rome; Vorenus is ordered to assume Erastes' captaincy; Octavian infuriates his mother and Mark Antony.

With an increasingly unstable Vorenus running the Aventine quarter for Mark Antony, Pullo must fight to rein in his old friend's aggressive stance; Octavian wins a powerful ally in his fight to destroy Mark Antony.

As Servilia mourns the death of her beloved son, Atia is also devastated by some shocking news; Pullo's infidelity reaps catastrophic results.

Octavian and Mark Antony's armies finally come to blows, with Mark Antony suffering heavy losses; Vorenus receives vital information about the possible whereabouts of his children.

Vorenus and Pullo disgrace themselves when they fail to ensure the safe transportation of Herod's gold; Mark Antony makes a dramatic decision, with devastating consequences for Atia.

Louisa finds her new neighbours irritating. Meanwhile, Martin and Louisa find their romantic meal ruined by Anthony and Terri Oakwood's sudden arrival.