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How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

  • Radio comedy
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2015 - 2018
  • 15 episodes (3 series)

Comic drama series is based on real letters written by Pliny to his friends and colleagues in the 1st Century AD. Stars Kieran Hodgson, Nigel Barrett, Joanna Scanlan and Mia Soteriou.

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Series 2, Episode 4

Venta has been arrested, accused of murdering a famous war hero, and flung into prison.

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Venta has been arrested, accused of murdering a famous war hero, and flung into prison. There he meets Calvin, fellow convict and dwarf, who reveals the terrible fate that awaits them both when Emperor Domitian reopens the Colosseum with a spectacular Games.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 26th October 2017
Time
10:45am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

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