Bromans – the new reality show on ITV2 that sends couples off to ancient Rome to try out life as gladiators – probably doesn’t count historical accuracy as one of its top priorities.

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To the untrained eye, it would seem that a lot of effort goes into nudity and contestant humiliation, rather than realism.

However, a classics lecturer from Oxford University live tweeted the first episode, and he was very impressed.

Not only did Professor Sillett enjoy the visuals…

https://twitter.com/andrewsillett/status/908421646435913728

He also thought the show was pretty historically accurate…

https://twitter.com/andrewsillett/status/908422793477464064

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And he gave it a tick for its educational qualities…

https://twitter.com/andrewsillett/status/908425657390116866

He also got totally wrapped up in the competitive element of it all...

https://twitter.com/andrewsillett/status/908425765410230274

https://twitter.com/andrewsillett/status/908432879679627270

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All in all, Professor Sillett bloody loved it…

https://twitter.com/andrewsillett/status/908435765218172928

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Next up, a biology professor watches Naked Attraction...

Bromans review: Todgers, togas and total plonkers battle it out in this brutal new ITV2 reality show

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