The TARDIS crew take up residence near Rome in 64AD, where Ian and Barbara are kidnapped by slave traders, and the Doctor's imitation of Maximus Pettulian sees him taken to the court of Emperor Nero where he inadvertently plays a part in deciding the course of history...
Directed by Christopher Barry
roman empire
slavery
time travel
nero
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.6 / 5
Cast
William Hartnell
The Doctor
Jacqueline Hill
Barbara Wright
William Russell
Ian Chesterton
Maureen O'Brien
Vicki
Margot Edwards
Stall Holder
Barry Jackson
Ascaris
Peter Diamond
Delos
Michael Peake
Tavius
Gertan Klauber
Galley Master
Derek Francis
Nero
Crew
Christopher Barry
Director
Verity Lambert
Producer
Mervyn Pinfield
Associate Producer
Peter Diamond
Fight Choreographer
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Delia Derbyshire
Theme Song Performance
Popular Reviews
8 reviews
Portoroghi
7.0★ · 12/22/25
I really enjoy these time period series. Some of the are much more fleshed out compared to the futuristic ones.
I really enjoy these time period series. Some of the are much more fleshed out compared to the futuristic ones.
Portoroghi
7.0★ · 12/22/25
I really enjoy these time period series. Some of the are much more fleshed out compared to the futuristic ones.
I really enjoy these time period series. Some of the are much more fleshed out compared to the futuristic ones.
Portoroghi
7.0★ · 12/22/25
I really enjoy these time period series. Some of the are much more fleshed out compared to the futuristic ones.
I really enjoy these time period series. Some of the are much more fleshed out compared to the futuristic ones.
Olivia Mullins
4.0★ · 05/14/24
the show: watch barbara try to avoid being raped incel doctor who fans: this is hilarious!! the funniest most fun episode yet! finally the show is getting good! 🤨
the show: watch barbara try to avoid being raped incel doctor who fans: this is hilarious!! the funniest most fun episode yet! finally the show is getting good! 🤨
