I Claudius - The Epic That Never Was (Remastered, 4 DVDs)

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"i, claudious - it may well be the finest and most gripping miniseries to date in the distinguished masterpiece theatre collection." boston herald

i, claudius ranks among the most acclaimed productions in bbc history. tracing the lives of several roman emperors, it's an epic of ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and murderous intrigue set in one of history's most fascinating eras. bearing witness to the saga is claudius, whose stutter and limp have marked him a fool - yet whom prophesies have foretold will one day rule rome.
also included is a unique documentary feature, "the epic that never was", a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at alexander korda's ill-fated 1937 screen adaptation of i, claudius. starring merle oberon and charles laughton and narrated by dirk bogarde, the chronicle of this uncompleted masterpiece is an unforgettable coda to one of the greatest stories ever told.

bonus:
- documentary: "the epic that never was" (71 mins.)