Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
2023•59m•6.5/10
Documentary
Ratings
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6.5/10(8)
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.
Production
BBC Studios, BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 27, 2023
Last Aired
December 11, 2023
Networks
BBC Two
Available in Your Library
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
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?
Cast
Janet McTeer
Narrator
Alex Brockdorff
Mark Anthony
Shaila Alvarez
Pompeia
Ian Hanmore
Spunrinna
Rosie Jones
Fulvia
David Buttle
Brutus
Andonis Anthony
Julius Caesar
Wanja Mary Sellers
Aurelia
Johnny Palmiero
Cassius
Tom Holland
Self
Carlo Spano
Crassus
Orlando Brooke
Cato
Jake J. Meniani
Clodius
Antony Gabriel
Pompey
James Graeme
Cicero
Keira Jacobs Shrivastava
Julia
Rory Stewart
Self
Colin Thompson
Roman Senator (uncredited)
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