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 Doctor
William Hartnell
Ian Chesterton
William Russell
Barbara Wright
Jacqueline Hill
Vicki
Maureen O'Brien
Sevcheria
Derek Sydney
Didius
Nicholas Evans
Centurian
Dennis Edwards
Stall holder
Margot Thomas
Slave buyer
Edward Kelsey
Maximus Pettulian
Bart Allison
Ascaris
Barry Jackson
Delos
Peter Diamond
Tavius
Michael Peake
Woman Slave
Dorothy-Rose Gribble
Galley Master
Gertan Klauber
1st Man in Market
Ernest Jennings
2nd Man in Market
John Caesar
Court Messenger
Tony Lambden
Tigilinus
Brian Proudfoot
Nero
Derek Francis
Poppaea
Kay Patrick
Locusta
Ann Tirard
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