The Cleopatras (1983)
The Cleopatras is a 1983 drama series created by Philip Mackie. It stars Michelle Newell, Graham Crowden and Richard Griffiths.
The Cleopatras is a 1983 BBC Television historical drama serial created and written by Philip Mackie. Set in Ancient Egypt during the latter part of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, the eight-part series follows the lives of a series of queens belonging to the Ptolemaic Dynasty of ancient Egypt, culminating in its final active ruler Cleopatra VII.
Intended to be the I, Claudius of the 1980s, The Cleopatras met with a decidedly negative critical reaction, and was regarded and portrayed as a gaudy farce. It also produced a number of complaints due to scenes of nudity.
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What is The Cleopatras about?
The Cleopatras is a 1983 BBC Television historical drama serial created and written by Philip Mackie. Set in Ancient Egypt during the latter part of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, the eight-part series follows the lives of a series of queens belonging to the Ptolemaic Dynasty of ancient Egypt, culminating in its final active ruler Cleopatra VII. Intended to be the I, Claudius of the 1980s, The Cleopatras met with a decidedly negative critical reaction, and was regarded and portrayed as a gaudy farce. It also produced a number of complaints due to scenes of nudity.
When was The Cleopatras released?
The Cleopatras was released on 19 January 1983.
How many episodes does The Cleopatras have?
The Cleopatras has 8 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The Cleopatras?
The Cleopatras was created by Philip Mackie.
Cast
- Michelle Newell as Cleopatra
- Graham Crowden as Theodotus
- Richard Griffiths as Pot Belly
- Robert Hardy as Julius Caesar
- Christopher Neame as Mark Antony
- Shirin Taylor as Charmian
- Elizabeth Shepherd as Cleopatra, the Mother
- Pauline Moran as Cleopatra Berenike
- Amanda Boxer as Cleopatra Tryphaena
- Prue Clarke as Cleopatra Selene
- Francesca Gonshaw as Arsinoe
- James Aubrey as Grypus