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Gladiator

Maximus Decimus Meridius, heir and favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed by the emperor's son Commodus and enslaved to a gladiator trainer.

Maximus Decimus Meridius, heir and favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed by the emperor's son Commodus and enslaved to a gladiator trainer.

However, Maximus proves himself a virtuoso in the arena, and his career takes him closer and closer to Rome, the Colosseum and the only thing he cares about - vengeance against Commodus.

2 hours, 24 minutes

On TV

Next Saturday22:20
BBC One

Credits

MaximusRussell Crowe
CommodusJoaquin Phoenix
LucillaConnie Nielsen
ProximoOliver Reed
GracchusDerek Jacobi
JubaDjimon Hounsou
Marcus AureliusRichard Harris
HagenRalf Moeller
CiceroTommy Flanagan
FalcoDavid Schofield
GaiusJohn Shrapnel
QuintusTomas Arana
LuciusSpencer Treat Clark
CassiusDavid Hemmings
DirectorRidley Scott

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 202421:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 29 Dec 202421:00
    BBC Three
  • Sat 2 Aug 202522:20
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sat 2 Aug 202523:00
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Thu 7 Aug 202521:15
    BBC Four
  • Sun 30 Nov 202522:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Next Saturday22:20
    BBC One
  • Next Sunday21:00
    BBC Three

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