Your Reviews
You sent in your comments about Episode 9, read a selection below.
"My only grief with this show is there are long sex scenes and few or no battle scenes. I have seen better battles on BBC children's programmes. There are hundreds of Roman actors who do shows all over the UK who would happily do a battle for free.
"Dear BBC, less sex and more violence please! Sex can be imagined, but battles have to be shown."
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For example the huge battle between Pompey and Julius Caesar which took place in Greece lasted about eight seconds on screen and was depicted in a fuzzy close up of five to eight men pretending to fight. The siege of Alexandria in Egypt which lasted a year and ended in a triumphant victory for Julius in which he slaughtered the entire Egyptian army with only half a Legion was only mentioned in one sentence.
Dear BBC, less sex and more violence please! Sex can be imagined, but battles have to be shown."
Kenneth Jones, Stirling
"Thank you very much for such a excellent, interesting drama. I'm 21 year old serving soldier and I and most people I work with think it's a cracker."
T. Bamford, Hereford
"Maybe not exactly historically true, but it does not matter. This has proved to be one of the best dramas of 2005. It has been good for me, with an above average knowledge of Roman history around the time of Julius Caesar, to be enlightened with regard to how the city was structured and heavily coloured. Very realistic and gritty."
Stephen, Blackburn, Lancashire
"As an ex-soldier I have to identify with Ray Stevenson as Titus Pullo."
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"I have to thank the cast for such superb portrayals of the characters in Rome. It could almost be real and causes one to feel that they have stepped back in time some 2000 odd years.
As an ex-soldier I have to identify with Ray Stevenson as Titus Pullo for the way he has entered into the role of a foot soldier. Well done to all for a super series. "
Ian A Bates, Eynsford in Kent
"Although perhaps a little gratuitous in its graphic portrayal of sex, violence etc, Rome is quite simply superb entertainment. It is well acted and written.Some Americanisation of the script is a little awkward but probably helps to make this version of Roman history more understandable and interesting."
M. Crichlow, Manchester
"Excellent glamour with the right feel for Rome. A few historical howlers but ones that can be forgiven in the bigger picture.
Our old Classics lecturer always encouraged us to watch this sort of thing, not for the history but to understand just how different Rome was in comparison to the rest of the ancient world."
Mike Tittensor, Cambridge
"I've given up on this dreadfully bloated and depressing tale.
"A terrible waste of a fine cast and money."
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No matter how good the acting is, the script is dire and the fact it attempts to portray real people only worsens the effect. A terrible waste of a fine cast and money."
Kevin Mort, Isle of Man
"I have immensely enjoyed the entire series so far: unmissable! I fail to understand why everyone is not raving about it. I have also been reading "Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic" by Tom Holland, and I love the way that the TV series Rome has brought many of the characters from that narrative history so vividly to light. Thank you so much BBC and HBO - you deserve lots of awards for this production."
Andy Hardy, Chesham, Bucks.
"I think Rome is brilliant. I won't know what to do when its finished. What superb drama and scriptwriting. The acting is also superlative - a real treat."
Cath O'Neill, St.Helens
"Rome is very entertaining. It is sensual, action-filled and it definitely shows what it was like in Roman times. All the actors are perfect and are suited to their characters."
Rachel Walker, Knutsford
"The episodes are highly amusing and entertaining. Brookside meets the Romans."
Rob Jones, Crowborough
"Let's face it, it's really a soap opera disguised as culture."
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"Let's face it, it's really a soap opera disguised as culture. Some fact and a lot of fiction. That said, I am enjoying it, and will watch every episode. It might even spark some interest in other viewers to look more deeply into Roman history, which can't be a bad thing."
Ian Monte, London
"This series is gripping and moving. It is nice to see an ongoing comparision between the upper and lower classes and the deceit within them both.
I think it partly aims to shock and partly to draw in a crowd. Unless you are an avid follower and have watched all episodes you cannot truly follow the story lines as they are so beautifully woven."
Isabelle, Stansted
"My husband and I have watched this and found it very good. We appreciate that the sexual morality is part of the times, but would have preferred less explicit scenes.
In general the drama has made us want to research the history. We thought it gave an excellent portrayal of life during those times.
Well done BBC. For once we're pleased with what you spent our licence money on."
Carole, Hants
"I have loved every episode (so far) of this first class series. Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo are both engaging heroes and provide excellent viewpoints into your dramatic exploration of wider Roman society.
"Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo are both engaging heroes and provide excellent viewpoints."
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You have succeeded admirably in bringing to life a Rome which is known to us primarily from the histories of the elite players by broadening the viewpoint in this way. Thank you BBC for not simply churning out the much repeated "epic" formula."
John Priddle, Braunton, Devon
"I have been riveted by the series so far. Titus Pullo is my hero. I hope he lasts out the series. He could do with a bit of luck!"
Jerome Brown, Marske by the Sea
"Rome is an excellent historical drama. Very well adapted and written, it is the only program that makes sure I sit in front of the TV - and only one hour of it is simply not enough. One is left wishing for more. With quality content like this, I don't have a problem with paying for my TV licence. "
Adriana Mattei, Winchester
"Why are there no battle scenes?
Surely one of Rome's greatest generals should have his conquests other than his sexual ones shown on screen."
Kendo Nagasaki, UK
"Ray Stevenson plays a common squaddie very well indeed."
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"First class. Ray Stevenson plays what I can only describe as a common squaddie very well indeed. Having been one, I can tell you that most attemps are quite poor. I also enjoy the accurate historical points mixed in with a excellent story."
Shaun Conboy, Yorkshire
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Actor Biographies
Kevin McKidd
Lucius Vorenus
Ray Stevenson
Titus Pullo
Ciarán Hinds
Julius Caesar
James Purefoy
Mark Antony
Polly Walker
Atia of the Julii
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