Colosseum
Colosseum is a TV show on BBC4. Are you not entertained? The Roman Empire's rise and fall at the Colosseum. Witness the epic arena's glory and brutality, through the lives lived and ended on its bloody sands. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2024.
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When Emperor Trajan stages his great games of AD107, the crowd is treated to a rare spectacle, female gladiators. A Roman named Mevia illustrates the challenges for women in Rome.
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Over a million animals are slaughtered in the arena by trained beastmasters, none more famous than Carpophorus, but can he survive the challenge of battling 20 wild creatures?
Although master builder Haterius constructs the Colosseum where Nero’s Golden House once stood, his work is far from over.
In AD80, the Colosseum is open for business. Roman emperor Titus plans 100 days of games to commemorate, including an epic battle to the death between gladiators Priscus and Verus.