Cleopatra: A Timewatch Guide

BBC Four HD

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monday 17 February

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Vanessa Collingridge explores how the public's view of ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra has changed over the years, from Roman propaganda through to Shakespeare's portrayal and in the golden age of Hollywood, where she became a doomed romantic heroine. The presenter seeks the views of academic experts and refers to archive BBC documentaries and drama to explore Cleopatra's personal life and role as a politician, charting how throughout history the leader's image has been subject to myths and cliches