I, Claudius, the mini-series

If you have read some of early previous post, you probably know that the famous Ancient Roman Emperor Claudius also used to "trip over his own tongue."
Well, in the 1970s, there was a BBC historical mini series called "I, Claudius."
This series is a television adoption of Robert Graves's highly acclaimed book, and sequel, "Claudius the God."

In the story, Emperor Claudius has become old, and is writing his memoirs, telling of the history of the Roman Empire during his time through his point of view--from a little before he was born all the way to the part where he himself dies.

The mini-series focuses on the treacherous schemes, murders and plots that plagued the Imperial Family of Rome. And Claudius, who suffers from many physical problems, like of course his stammer, manages to survive all this because many thought he was too stupid to be of any harm, and it wasn't worth the trouble of planning a way to get rid of him.
But of course, he was very keen and intelligent indeed, and became a witness to all
of these plots. His true talent was proved when he finally became Emperor!


This series did not have a very high budget, but it soon became one of BBC's most successful dramas of all time.
It was presented in America through masterpiece theater.
And indeed it was a masterpiece! Derek Jacobi is awesome a Claudius, and his stutter was legendary! And it is very accurate to history.
Although kids might not understand it and/or find it boring, I strongly recommend it for anyone who stutters, is interested in Ancient Rome, or just has the taste for conspiracy and intrigue!