Caesars, The (TV Series)

Aroview: A British television series depicting Ancient Rome and the lives of the early emperors. After the assassination of Julius Caesar, his adopted son Octavian inherits control of the Roman Empire, which experiences a golden age under his rule. After his death the empire falls into the hands of Tiberius and Caligula, and descends into violence and corruption.

Was followed by the later BBC adaptation of 'I, Claudius', and is known for presenting the same events and people in a generally more realistic and sympathetic way.