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The Cleopatras

The Cleopatras

Description: The Cleopatras was a 1983 BBC Television eight-part historical drama serial. Written by Philip Mackie, it is set in Ancient Egypt during the latter part of the Ptolemaic Dynasty with an emphasis on the Cleopatras. Intended to be the I, Claudius of the 1980s, The Cleopatras met with a decidedly mixed critical reaction. Wikipedia
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1983
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: January 19, 1983
Written By: Philip Mackie
Networks: BBC, BBC Two
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