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The Cleopatras

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The Cleopatras is a 1983 BBC Television historical drama serial created and written by Philip Mackie. Set in Ancient Egypt during the latter part of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, the eight-part series follows the lives of a series of queens belonging to the Ptolemaic Dynasty of ancient Egypt, culminating in its final active ruler Cleopatra VII. Intended to be the I, Claudius of the 1980s, The Cleopatras met with a decidedly negative critical reaction, and was regarded and portrayed as a gaudy farce. It also produced a number of complaints due to scenes of nudity.

Created byPhilip Mackie

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
January 19, 1983
Last aired
February 23, 1983
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Network
BBC Two

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Michelle Newell

Michelle Newell

Cleopatra

Creative team
Created by
Philip Mackie
Written by
Philip Mackie
Produced by
Guy Slater
Guy Slater

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