Name: I, Caesar
Released: 2002-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Brian Cox

TV Show · Documentary · History

An exploration of the public and private lives of six rulers of ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and Justinian. Their careers were defined by bloody battles, far-reaching innovations and profound corruption.

2002 · 49m

Starring Brian Cox

Director Phil Grabsky, Peter Nicholson

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Julius Caesar's ambition creates a colossal empire, and he gives his name to the rulers who succeed him. He has been a symbol of power and majesty for 2000 years.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

The story of Augustus, who went from little-known statesman and relative of Julius Caesar to Roman emperor.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

He is 17 when he takes the throne and, during his capricious 14-year rule, Nero almost brings the empire to ruin. He is unable to quell rebellions and has many political enemies killed.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Hadrian overturns centuries-old policies, declaring an end to expansions and abandoning far-flung territories. He is an enthusiastic patron of the arts, a champion of the common Roman, and a tireless diplomat who tours the entire empire.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

An exploration of how Emperor Constantine embraced Christianity and unified a Roman world deep in crisis.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

He lived more than 500 years after Caesar and ruled from Constantinople, not Rome, but Justinian restored the empire to its former glory one last time.