1st R.I.P

Everybody gave the exceptional performance in I, Claudius and this is one of the show that influenced me most in my life. Now a coincidence - I have just found out - making get even more goosebumps (!!!). Caligula was stabbed on the ninth day before the Calends of February which is January 24th.
Sir Hurt passed away the 25th.
Sounds like the insane Emperor' s last insane joke.