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Messalina

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Aging emperor Claudius works to restore the republic. But his beautiful wife Messalina has other plans. Stars Tom Goodman-Hill.

The ageing Emperor Claudius works to restore the Republic. But his beautiful young wife Messalina has other plans.

The conclusion of Robert Graves' scandalous histories of Roman political vice dramatised by Robin Brooks.

Claudius ..... Tom Goodman-Hill
Messalina ..... Jessica Raine
Narcissus ..... Robin Soans
Calpurnia ..... Sally Orrock
Burrhus ..... Jude Akuwudike
Britannicus ..... Ryan Watson
Euodus ..... Adeel Akhtar
Asiaticus ..... Sean Baker
Frontinus ..... Tony Bell
Tacitus ..... Sam Dale
Callistus ..... Henry Devas
Agrippinilla ..... Claire Harry
Soldier ..... Iain Batchelor

Specially composed music by David Pickvance.

Director: Jonquil Panting.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010.

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Sat 24 Jun 201703:00
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