"I, Claudius" was a British historical drama that aired in 1976, based on Robert Graves' novels about the Roman Empire from Augustus to Nero. The series followed the unlikely rise of Claudius, a stammering, limping scholar who survived the murderous intrigues of his own family to become Emperor of Rome, told through his memoirs as he reflected on the corruption, violence, and political machinations that defined the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The series was filmed entirely in television studios with

Television bliss...Siân Phillips, John Hurt and Derek Jacobi in the mini-series adaptation of ‘I, Claudius’ (1976) by Robert Graves, discussed on my new podcast w/ Bill Scurry & Victor Rodriguez: http://bit.ly/38LQ3AI | Wrong Reel

6.1K views · 66 reactions | We loved him in I, Claudius.... but we're sure his scifi work is equally riveting.... prithee tarry a while with guest star Derek Jacobi on FRASIER.... Monday 8/19 at 9:30PM/8:30C | Cozi TV | Facebook

35K views · 1.6K reactions | Les Misérables premiered in April 2019 and Derek Jacobi played the Bishop of Digne… In celebration of our 50 years we’re also looking back at the actor’s first MASTERPIECE appearance in 1977! Have you seen I, Claudius? | MASTERPIECE | PBS | Facebook