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8 Days That Made Rome: Rome's First Emperor

Eight Days That Made Rome (2017)

Historical, Documentary | UK

Director: Gareth Johnson

Channel 5 | Tuesday, 25 May 2021 | 04:00

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Sunday, 29 January 2023 22:00

SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 4 - Rome's First Emperor

SYNOPSIS

Exploring 32BC when Octavian stole the secret will of Mark Antony, his most dangerous political rival. The document's release gave Octavian crucial support in the civil war that followed and allowed him to establish himself as Rome's first emperor.

Producer: Johnny Crockett, Jim Greayer

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