Cleopatra
Blood and Betrayal
Season 1 Episode 1 of 2
Part one of two. Dramatised documentary recounting the life of the iconic Egyptian ruler. By the age of 21, Cleopatra had already seen her sister killed by their own father. She became queen of Egypt before escaping almost certain death. Outcast from the royal family and knowing she had nothing to lose, so set about seducing Julius Caesar to ensure the survival of both her dynasty and Egypt itself
Cleopatra airs on PBS America (Freeview) at 7:25 PM, Sunday 21 September.
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Movie ➝ Drama
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Bettany Hughes
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Chris Naunton
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Robert Steven Bianchi
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