Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator

Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator

He came. He saw. He conquered. The tale of an ambitious power-grab that turned to tyranny. How Julius Caesar dismantled five centuries of ancient Roman democracy in just 16 years.

Documentary

Seasons

High Priest

1. High Priest

Air Date: 2023-11-27

Caesar enters into dangerous alliances and bends the rules of the republic in his bid to become consul, the highest political position in Rome.

Veni Vidi Vici

2. Veni Vidi Vici

Air Date: 2023-12-04

Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans and leave him isolated. Pushed into a corner, he makes a decision that will change the course of the republic forever.

Ides of March

3. Ides of March

Air Date: 2023-12-11

Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny. A handful of senators plot to end his rule in the only way they can: by taking his life. But will it be enough to save the republic?

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Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

2023-11-27

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer

Narrator

Alex Brockdorff

Alex Brockdorff

Mark Anthony

Production Companies

BBC Studios

BBC Studios

BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions

BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions