Tigilinus



Tigilinus was a minister and favourite of the emperor Nero.

The First Doctor, Barbara Wright, and Vicki encountered him in the year 64. (TV: The Romans)

Behind the scenes

 * History records his name as being Gaius Ophonius Tigellinus, also known as Sophonius Tigellinus; this story's credits spell his name Tigilinus.
 * His is the first "comedy death" in the show, according to DWM 393.