Roman Mysteries

Simon Callow stars in the first part of this exciting new historical drama based of the popular books by Caroline Lawrence. Flavias father sends her and her three friends away from the dangers of Rome to the safety of Pompeii. However, the mystery of Mount Vesuvius casts an ominous shadow over the city.

The full force of Vesuvius is unleashed in the second part of this lavish childrens drama. Flavia and her friends convince Admiral Pliny of the danger of Mount Vesuvius. But is there anything that he and his fleet can do against the might of a giant volcano?

The children deal with the aftermath of a catastrophic volcanic eruption. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius has left a trail of destruction. In the chaos of the refugee camp, Flavia is shocked to discover that children are being abducted. The mystery deepens further with the arrival of the enigmatic Felix.

The four friends get caught up in a kidnapping in this absorbing childrens drama. Flavia and friends find themselves in great peril as they get a little too close to a kidnapping plot. The Children must all pull together or face a lifetime of slavery.

The drama continues as Jonathan gets embroiled in a plot to assassinate Emperor Titus. For Jonathan, birthdays are no cause for celebration and true to form this happy day is marred by the arrival of his uncle Simian. After upsetting his friends, Jonathan is tricked into going to Rome and gets entangled in a plot to assassinate Emperor Titus.

In this involving episode we find out whether the reign of Emperor Titus will come to a brutal end. Jonathan is utterly alone. Plagued by dreams of a Cyclops, confused by speculation that his mother was not killed in the siege of Jerusalem but living in the Golden House of Titus. His friends are desperate to find him and save Titus but with a third assassin on the loose, time is running out.