8 Days That Made Rome - Season 1 - Eps 4: Rome's First Emperor
Upon Julius Caesar's death, his 18-year-old great nephew stepped into the delicate balance of power and became Rome's first emperor and a ruthless political operator. The 44-year reign of Octavian, also known as Augustus, was vast and far-reaching, but it may never have happened if it weren't for one critical moment in 32 B.C. Host Bettany Hughes examines the day Octavian ordered the theft of the private will of his archrival Mark Antony and read its contents to Rome's Senate, a massive gamble that would have world-altering ramifications.
About 8 Days That Made Rome

Title: 8 Days That Made Rome
First Air Date: 2017-10-27
Last Air Date: 2017-12-15
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.1/10 (from 9 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 8
Network: Channel 4
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: October Films
Synopsis
Bettany Hughes relives eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and made it the world's first superpower.
Cast

Marek Lichtenberg
Legionaire in Intro credits

James Sutton
Scipio

Bettany Hughes

Nathan Dean Williams
Mark Antony