Series synopsis
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on November 27, 2023. It ended on December 11, 2023. It stars Janet McTeer, Alex Brockdorff, Shaila Alvarez and Ian Hanmore.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Janet McTeer as Narrator
- Alex Brockdorff as Mark Anthony
- Shaila Alvarez as Pompeia
- Ian Hanmore as Spunrinna
- Rosie Jones as Fulvia
- David Buttle as Brutus
- Andonis Anthony as Julius Caesar
- Wanja Mary Sellers as Aurelia
Supporting cast
- Johnny Palmiero as Cassius
- Tom Holland as Self
- Carlo Spano as Crassus
- Orlando Brooke as Cato
- Jake J. Meniani as Clodius
- Antony Gabriel as Pompey
- James Graeme as Cicero
- Keira Jacobs Shrivastava as Julia
- Rory Stewart as Self
- Colin Thompson as Roman Senator (uncredited)
Guest cast
- Shushma Malik as Self - Assistent Professor of Classics
- Andrew Wallace-Hadrill as Self - Emeritus Professor of Roman History
- Isabella Esposito as Mourning woman and Peasant
- Jeff Tatum as Self - Professor of Classics
- Shami Chakrabarti as Self - Human Rights Lawyer
- Shelley Haley as Self - Professor of Classics Emerita
- Kathryn Tempest as Self - Reader in Classics
- Nandini Pandey as Self - Associate Professor of Classics
- Celia Schultz as Self - Professor of Classic Studies and History
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | November 27, 2023 | December 11, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
High Priest Caesar enters into dangerous alliances and bends the rules of the republic in his bid to become consul, the highest political position in Rome. |
November 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Veni Vidi Vici 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. |
December 4, 2023 |
| 3 |
Ides of March 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? |
December 11, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 27, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 11, 2023 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |