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Timewatch · S24E02

Murder in Rome

Summary

Rome, 81 BC: Sextus Roscius is accused of patricide. If found guilty, he faces a brutal execution. Defending him is a young lawyer - Cicero. Using the actual trial record, this drama reconstructs one of the most celebrated murder trials in history. NEW SERIES 1/5.

Guest stars

  • Paul Rhys as Cicero
  • Owen Teale as Erucius
  • Mark McGann as Sextus Roscius
  • Christopher Good as Chair of judges
  • Andrew Greenough as Capito
  • Antony Byrne as Magnus
  • Penny Downie as Caecilia
  • Richard Ridings as Elder Sextus
  • Gerard Horan as Country gent
  • Tom Smith as Tiro