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How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

  • Radio comedy
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2015 - 2018
  • 15 episodes (3 series)

Comic drama series is based on real letters written by Pliny to his friends and colleagues in the 1st Century AD. Stars Kieran Hodgson, Nigel Barrett, Joanna Scanlan and Mia Soteriou.

Episode menu

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 25th October 2017 7:45pm Radio 4
Saturday 28th October 2017 1:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 29th October 2017 1:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 30th January 2019 10:45am Radio 4
Wednesday 30th January 2019 7:45pm Radio 4
Saturday 2nd February 2019 1:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 3rd February 2019 1:30am Radio 4 Extra

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