How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC
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.
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Series 2, Episode 4
Venta has been arrested, accused of murdering a famous war hero, and flung into prison.
Further details
Venta has been arrested, accused of murdering a famous war hero, and flung into prison. There he meets Calvin, fellow convict and dwarf, who reveals the terrible fate that awaits them both when Emperor Domitian reopens the Colosseum with a spectacular Games.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 26th October 2017
- Time
- 10:45am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 26th October 2017 | 7:45pm | Radio 4 |
| Saturday 28th October 2017 | 1:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 29th October 2017 | 1:45am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 31st January 2019 | 10:45am | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 31st January 2019 | 7:45pm | Radio 4 |
| Saturday 2nd February 2019 | 1:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 3rd February 2019 | 1:45am | Radio 4 Extra |