Synopsis
Mary Beard goes behind the closed doors of Roman homes to explore their family life.
- Programme: Meet the Romans with Mary Beard
- Episode: 3: Behind Closed Doors
- Channel: BBC HD
- Broadcast year: 2012
- History
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