The OG political backstab — Shakespeare's senators plot murder in 70s BBC style.
Season 1 • Episode 3
LatestThe growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.
Acting
Stride's Antony shifts from party boy to vengeful orator flawlessly.
Writing
Shakespeare's dialogue intact — no dumbing down, just pure political venom.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the BBC's ambitious 'Play of the Month' cycle adapting all Shakespeare Roman plays on shoestring budgets — this one barely had enough togas for crowd scenes.
Released during Watergate, audiences couldn't miss the parallels: conspiracy, leaked secrets, and leaders brought down by their own arrogance.
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