Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire: Season 1

• Season 1 Episode 6: The Fall of Rome

  The final part of the historical docu-drama series tells the story of the collapse of the Roman Empire, an event symbolised by the sacking of Rome in AD410. The city was plundered by King Alaric's refugee Goth army in revenge for Emperor Honorius for breaking a pledge to give them a new homeland. Once the capital had fallen, it was just 70 years before the Western Empire was abandoned. Pip Torrens and Mark Lockyer star

• Season 1 Episode 5: Constantine

  The docu-drama series continues with the story of Emperor Constantine I, who in AD312 reunited the four fractured parts of the Roman Empire through military might and under the banner of Christianity - effectively establishing the new religion in the Western world. David Threlfall stars as Constantine, with Louise Delamere and John Woodvine

• Season 1 Episode 4: Rebellion

  This episode of the docu-drama series examines the Jewish Revolt of AD66, the largest rebellion by a province in Roman history, which threatened to tear apart the whole Empire. Rome turned to disgraced General Vespasian who, together with his son Titus, unleashed the might of the Imperial Army and mercilessly quashed the insurrection. Peter Firth, Adam James and Ed Stoppard star

• Season 1 Episode 3: Revolution

  The docu-drama series examines how soldier Tiberius Gracchus grew disheartened with the way Rome's aristocracy treated the poor and became an unlikely revolutionary. His actions in opposition of the corrupt Senate, in the pursuit of decency and justice for all, led to the shattering of the Republic and the installation of the first Emperor

• Season 1 Episode 1: Nero

  Docu-drama charting the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with the story of Nero. The tale portrays the leader's rising obsession with the city as he organised its rebuilding following the Great Fire, and the devious actions he took in a bid to become even more powerful and rich. The programme conveys his growing insanity, which led to his suicide in 68AD. Michael Sheen stars

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire:

• Caesar

  The docu-drama series profiles Julius Caesar, focusing on his rise to prominence as a brilliant military tactician. The action takes place in Gaul, where Rome's armies are staring defeat in the face until Caesar devises a strategy that turns the campaign around. Emboldened by his success, he decides to return home and wrest power from old ally Pompey. With Sean Pertwee, John Shrapnel and Alex Ferns