Aired Wednesday 5 August, 11:05pm - 11:55pmon BBC Four

I, Claudius

Name: 10:15pm - Series 1 Episode 8
Start: 2026-08-19T21:15:00Z
End: 2026-08-19T22:05:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

Series 1 Episode 5: Poison Is Queen

Claudius makes a final attempt to clear the name of Postumus, but Livia is determined that Tiberius will become emperor. Don't eat the figs, Augustus.

Category: Historical drama
Original air date: 11/10/1976

Cast and crew

Herbert WiseDirector
Derek JacobiClaudius
Sian PhillipsLivia Drusilla
Brian BlessedAugustus
Margaret TyzackAntonia Minor
George BakerTiberius

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 12 August, 10:00pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 6
Wednesday 12 August, 10:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 6
Wednesday 12 August, 10:50pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 7
Wednesday 12 August, 10:50pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 7
Wednesday 19 August, 10:15pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 8
Wednesday 19 August, 10:15pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 8