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Following on from the success of I, Claudius and the popularity of The Borgias, the BBC turned its attention to ancient Egypt & the tale of the seven queens named Cleopatra. Richard Griffiths played King Pot Belly and Michelle Newell was one of the Cleopatras. About the only other thing I remember about this is the gold-sprayed dancers. It was not a critical success.

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  • Anonymous user
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    All I remember about this is all the women were topless and painted gold. I guess that's why we had it on.
  • Anonymous user
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    Sue Holderness, later to play 'Marlene' in 'Only Fools & Horses', romped about in the nuddy in one episode I recall.

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