The time travellers are enjoying a rare holiday, staying at a villa not far from Rome in the year 64 AD. The Doctor soon becomes restless and sets off to visit the city. Having been mistaken for the famous lyre player and asked to perform at the Emperor Nero’s Court, the Doctor has to devise ever more elaborate schemes to avoid revealing that he cannot actually play the instrument.
Episode 1 of 4 from The Romans
After relaxing at a Roman villa the Doctor is mistaken for a murdered lyre player and targeted by an assassin.
Episode 2 of 4 from The Romans
Barbara is sold as a slave and Ian is to be trained as a gladiator.
Episode 3 of 4 from The Romans
Poppaea plans to poison Barbara who has become the object of Nero's affections.
Episode 4 of 4 from The Romans
Inspired by the Doctor, Nero sets Rome ablaze. Ian must fight his way out of the arena and rescue Barbara.
First DoctorWilliam Hartnell
Ian ChestertonWilliam Russell
Barbara WrightJacqueline Hill
VickiMaureen O'Brien
SevcheriaDerek Sydney
DidiusNicholas Evans
CenturianDennis Edwards
Stall holderMargot Thomas
Slave buyerEdward Kelsey
Maximus PettulianBart Allison
AscarisBarry Jackson
DelosPeter Diamond
TaviusMichael Peake
Woman SlaveDorothy-Rose Gribble
Galley MasterGertan Klauber
1st Man in MarketErnest Jennings
2nd Man in MarketJohn Caesar
Court MessengerTony Lambden
TigilinusBrian Proudfoot
NeroDerek Francis
PoppaeaKay Patrick
LocustaAnn Tirard
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