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Waiting in the Wings

Episode 2 of 12

The adaptation of Robert Graves's novels continues and introduces Claudius as a stumbling, stuttering child, marked out for greatness by a falling wolf cub.

Jack Pullman's adaptation of Robert Graves's novels continues and introduces Claudius as a stumbling, stuttering child, marked out for greatness by a falling wolf cub. Livia, wife of Emperor Augustus, plots against his daughter Julia and manages to convince him to bring her son Tiberius back from exile.

50 minutes

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Role Contributor
Claudius Derek Jacobi
Livia Sian Phillips
Caesar Augustus Brian Blessed
Tiberius George Baker
Antonia Margaret Tyzack
Lucius Simon MacCorkindale
Castor Kevin McNally
Director Herbert Wise
Producer Martin Lisemore
Writer Jack Pulman
Author Robert Graves

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