Eight Days That Made Rome is a Documentary programme.

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Eight Days That Made Rome: ROME: Theatre of Death

Series 1, episode 7

Directed by (unconfirmed)
Jim Greayer

Bettany Hughes explores the day in 80AD when the Colosseum opened its gates for the first time. For new emperor Titus, the spectacular games and events were an opportunity to win over the people and secure his place on the imperial throne, but why did the Romans - cultured and civilised in so many ways - enjoy witnessing such brutality and bloodletting? Bettany travels across the Roman world in a bid to find answers. Dramatisations featuring Sam Barriscale, Oliver Monaghan and Paul Lacoux bring the key moments to life

Cast (unconfirmed)

Bettany Hughes
Sam Barriscale
Oliver Monaghan
Paul Lacoux
Jim Greayer
Adam Bullmore
Matt Robins