Roman Mysteries is a television series based on the series of children's historical novels by Caroline Lawrence. It is reportedly the most expensive British children's TV series to date at £1 million per hour. The series began filming in June 2006 and was first broadcast from 8 May 2007. The series is divided into "scrolls", each based on one book, starting with The Secrets of Vesuvius. The stories are told in the same order as the book series, except for book 6, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, which is transposed to the second season. Books 11 and 12 were not adapted, and the series ends with the adaptation of Book 13. Each scroll consists of two half-hour episodes. The first scroll guest-starred Simon Callow as Pliny the Elder. On 22 May 2007, after just two episodes, Anne Foy announced on CBBC on BBC One that the show has been postponed due to recent events in the news and would return later in the year on CBBC on BBC One. Since "The Pirates of Pompeii" was about children being kidnapped, the postponement was most likely due to the then recent disappearance of Madeleine McCann. On 19 June the series began broadcasting again from the beginning. Filming for the second season began on 13 August 2007. The episodes are based on the novels The Gladiators from Capua, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive from Corinth and The Slave-girl from Jerusalem.
The Secrets of Vesuvius (Part 1)
May 8, 2007
Flavia and her friends convince Admiral Pliny of the danger of Mount Vesuvius, but can he and his fleet do anything against the might of a giant volcano?
The Secrets of Vesuvias (Part 2)
May 8, 2007
Flavia and her friends convince Admiral Pliny of the danger of Mount Vesuvius, but can he and his fleet can do anything against the might of a giant volcano?
The Pirates of Pompeii (Part 1)
Jul 3, 2007
In the Mount Vesuvius refugee camp, Flavia discovers that children are being abducted.
The Pirates of Pompeii (Part 2)
Jul 3, 2007
The children deal with the aftermath of a volcanic eruption.
The Assassins of Rome (Part 1)
Jul 17, 2007
Jonathan's birthday is marred by the arrival of uncle Simian, and he upsets his friends.
The Assassins of Rome (Part 2)
Jul 17, 2007
Jonathan is plagued by dreams of a Cyclops, and is confused about his mother's fate.
The Dolphins of Laurentum (Part 1)
Jul 31, 2007
Hounded by debt collectors, Flavia and friends search for the family's sunken treasure.
The Dolphins of Laurentum (Part 2)
Jul 31, 2007
The lure of a quick fortune has attracted others, including the repulsive Venalicius.
The Enemies of Jupiter (Part 1)
Aug 14, 2007
Emperor Titus turns to Flavia and her friends to end the suffering of his people.
The Enemies of Jupiter (Part 2)
Aug 14, 2007
Flavia must overcome her numbing fear of snakes.
