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Waiting in the Wings
Episode 2 of 12
The adaptation of Robert Graves's novels continues and introduces Claudius as a stumbling, stuttering child, marked out for greatness by a falling wolf cub.
Jack Pullman's adaptation of Robert Graves's novels continues and introduces Claudius as a stumbling, stuttering child, marked out for greatness by a falling wolf cub. Livia, wife of Emperor Augustus, plots against his daughter Julia and manages to convince him to bring her son Tiberius back from exile.
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Thu 17 Aug 202300:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Claudius | Derek Jacobi |
| Livia | Sian Phillips |
| Caesar Augustus | Brian Blessed |
| Tiberius | George Baker |
| Antonia | Margaret Tyzack |
| Lucius | Simon MacCorkindale |
| Castor | Kevin McNally |
| Director | Herbert Wise |
| Producer | Martin Lisemore |
| Writer | Jack Pulman |
| Author | Robert Graves |
Broadcasts
Mon 27 Sep 197621:00BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire- Wed 29 Sep 197622:40BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Fri 8 Jul 197721:30BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Thu 15 Jun 197822:30- Tue 21 Jan 198621:05BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sun 6 Aug 200621:00
- Thu 28 Sep 200623:00
- Tue 26 Mar 201322:00
- Thu 17 Aug 202300:30
