I, Claudius - Half Wit Beats Senate

This is a scene from Episode 10 of the series I, Claudius. Claudius (Derek Jacobi) is made emperor after the assassination of Caligula and addresses senators who oppose it.

Out of a brilliant series full of brilliant scenes and performances, this may be the best one, it's certainly my favorite.

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Entertainment

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• Claudius
• Derek
• Jacobi
• wits
• half-witted
• roman
• senate

[ArthasvsLeon]

You have to admit, even though Claudius has the bloodiest inauguration (what with the executions and all), the fact that he condemns one not for the murder of his mad nephew, but for the innocents who were butchered only for their association speaks volumes of his true character.

Jacobi's performance was stunning in this series. As was everyone else's too. It's made me a fan of his, Hurt's and Blessed for years now.

[notmemate]

This show is absolute proof that basic sets, small casts and low budgets can easily be overcome by quality acting and screen writing.

Can anyone get this message through to the so-called film makers of today, with their all looks, no talent teen actors and CG laden, brainless pap they churn out?

[darthvadersith514]

Well said, Clavdivs. Well said.

[Pathetiquelvb]

Best scene <3 <3 <3 !

[10Tuxedo]

2:30 Adam Sandler



[skyrimpodcast]

lol 2:04 you would never guess that guard right behind him would one day be playing the role of king theodin in lord of the rings. Or the captain in titanic

[Kkardemumma]

Great series.

[Seemorerocks97]

This was just THE best television series ever made and I never tire of seeing it again,

When it was made people actually ACTED.

[BggProductions]

@movitmovit Watch it, it won't disappoint! Then read the books they are sublime!

[naly202]

@ArthasvsLeon in fact the killing of an emperor's or king's family was common practice in order to make sure nobidy from the family would claim the throne.

[goosemaster720]

What a guy says is more important than how *choke choke* he says it.