Yes, Those About to Die is based on a book by Daniel P. Mannix. The series finds its roots in Mannix’s work, which explores the brutal world of gladiators and Roman games, blending historical ...

Now, Peacock has "thrown its helmet into the amphitheatre" with an extravagant new series, "Those About to Die", available to UK viewers on Prime Video. From our morning news briefing to a weekly ...