i first remember see part of an episode of this tv mini series when i be very young . my dad be a fan and i remember one or two moment from a particular episode which have stay with me . it be until nearly twenty year later that i saw the whole series in all it glory . i be absolutely blow away . the acting be of the fine caliber with all the major player execute their role with such conviction that you actually believe that these people be the roman aristocracy . the stellar cast really be first rate and that applies to the major actor right through to the support character who be all superb . the script be completely grip with every scene get good and well with some vicious humour throw in . some people may be put off a this mini series go back almost thirty year and be not fill with the spectacular computer generate effect that be all to often visible in today programes and film . that say if you enjoy roman history or if you enjoy political intrigue and scandal and murder and plot and treason then this really be a must see . 10 star .