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I, Claudius

7.819761 season12TV SeriesDramaWar & Politics

Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.

ProducerMartin Lisemore

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Touch of Murder
Sep 20, 1976 6.6
E2
Waiting in the Wings
Sep 27, 1976 6.4
E3
What Shall We Do About Claudius?
Oct 4, 1976 6.3
E4
Poison is Queen
Oct 11, 1976 7.6
E5
Some Justice
Oct 18, 1976 7.7
E6
Queen of Heaven
Oct 25, 1976 6.3
E7
Reign of Terror
Nov 1, 1976 6.3
E8
Zeus, By Jove!
Nov 8, 1976 6.4
E9
Hail Who?
Nov 15, 1976 6.3
E10
Fool's Luck
Nov 22, 1976 6.3
E11
A God in Colchester
Nov 29, 1976 6.2
E12
Old King Log
Dec 6, 1976 6.4

Cast

Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Claudius

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I, Claudius — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I, Claudius?

I, Claudius is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I, Claudius on Netflix?

No, I, Claudius is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is I, Claudius on Amazon Prime Video?

I, Claudius isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I, Claudius for free?

I, Claudius is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in I, Claudius?

I, Claudius has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1976.

Are all episodes of I, Claudius out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of I, Claudius are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of I, Claudius?

No — I, Claudius ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is I, Claudius based on?

I, Claudius is based on I, Claudius by Robert Graves.

Is I, Claudius based on a true story?

Yes — I, Claudius is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).