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The Borgias is a British television drama serial produced by the BBC in 1981, in association with the Second Network of the Italian broadcaster RAI. The series, produced by Mark Shivas, was set in Italy during the late 15th and early 16th centuries and told the story of Rodrigo Borgia (played by Adolfo Celi) – the future Pope Alexander VI – and his family, including his son Cesare (Oliver Cotton) and daughter Lucrezia (Anne Louise Lambert).

Country: United Kingdom

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: October 14, 1981

Also Known As: The Borgias, БорджиаI Borgia, House of Borgia |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1981 | 10 Episodes

Awards

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BAFTA TV Award 1982

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Design

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Video Lighting

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Costume Design

RTS Television Award 1982

Nominee

Winner

RTS Television Award

Best Design

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