Colosseum
This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.
- Created by
- Jim Greayer
- First aired
- Jul 17, 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- History
- Episodes
- 8
- Country
- GB
Watch Colosseum
S1 E1: The Gladiators
S1 E1 The Gladiators
Jul 17, 2022In 80 AD Emperor Titus opens the Colosseum with 100 days of spectacular games, including one of the most famous gladiatorial matches in Rome's history. After forming a close bond in the harsh environment of their training school, two gladiators, the barbarian Priscus, and Rome's champion, Verus, must now fight to the death in front of 50,000 spectators. Their story has come down to us through the Roman poet, Martial.
Cast
Odimegwu Okoye
Oxyntas
Archie Rowell
Memmius
Carlotta De Gregori
Mevia
Tamsin
Mevia
Soufiane El Khalidy
Centurion
Vinny Moli
Carpophorus
Said El Hamdi
Marcellus
Nadia Benzakour
Mavia's Mother
Josh Taylor
Domitian
Aron von Andrian
Domitian (Emperor of Rome)
Michael Parr
Senator Olybruis
Anthony Barclay
Ignatius
Gavin Fowler
Burrhus
Matthew Durkan
Cleander
Teddy Robson
Commodus
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