Series 2, Episode 3
When the conquering hero mysteriously falls ill and dies, someone has to pay a heavy price.
Further details
General Agricola has just returned from the successful conquest of Britain and Pliny has been commanded by the Emperor Domitian to throw the welcome party. But the Emperor is a jealous man and has sent his personal slave to oversee the preparation of dishes for the feast. When the conquering hero mysteriously falls ill and dies, someone has to pay a heavy price.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 25th October 2017
- Time
- 10:45am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes

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