Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator

2023•59m•6.5/10

Documentary

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He came. He saw. He conquered. The tale of an ambitious power-grab that turned to tyranny. How Julius Caesar dismantled five centuries of ancient Roman democracy in just 16 years.

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Production

BBC Studios, BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 27, 2023

Last Aired

December 11, 2023

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

High Priest

Air date: 2023-11-27

Caesar enters into dangerous alliances and bends the rules of the republic in his bid to become consul, the highest political position in Rome.

Veni Vidi Vici

Air date: 2023-12-04

Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans and leave him isolated. Pushed into a corner, he makes a decision that will change the course of the republic forever.

Ides of March

Air date: 2023-12-11

Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny. A handful of senators plot to end his rule in the only way they can: by taking his life. But will it be enough to save the republic?