Amy Marston

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

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.

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.

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.