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Up Pompeii!

★7.3 1969 – 1970 2 Seasons Talbot Rothwell TV-MA

Up Pompeii! is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the Carry On films, and the second series by Rothwell and Sid Colin. Two further specials were transmitted in 1975 and 1991. In ancient Pompeii, much-put-upon slave Lurcio navigates the chaotic lives of his owner's family

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

Up Pompeii!

Episode 01

Up Pompeii!

Sep 17, 1969 · 30 min

Lurcio struggles to deliver the prologue; Ludicrus Sextus suggests the price of freedom should be 500 drachma; and Captain Bilius' shipment of slave girls brings an opportunity to make money.

Vestal Virgins

Episode 02

Vestal Virgins

Mar 30, 1970 · 30 min

Ludicrus Sextus must choose Miss Vestal Virgin of BC72, Noxious plots to rig the contest because of the Senator's stance on bawdy houses, and Lurcio is told to find someone more suitable.

The Ides of March

Episode 03

The Ides of March

Apr 6, 1970 · 30 min

Ludicrus becomes involved in a plan to assassinate Julius Caesar. Ammonia gives Lurcio the job of foiling the plot. Lurcio is arrested and taken to Caesar's lieutenant, Ponderous. He's forced to impersonate Caesar in an attempt to catch the plotters.

The Senator and the Asp

Episode 04

The Senator and the Asp

Apr 13, 1970 · 30 min

Ammonia is expecting an unwelcome visit from an old flame. She tells Lurcio to get rid of him using a poisonous asp. When a man arrives at the front door, Lurcio disposes of him, as instructed. Then Ludicrus announces that he's expecting a visit from Stovus Primus...

Britannicus

Episode 05

Britannicus

Apr 20, 1970 · 30 min

An army has to be raised to go to Britain to put down revolting natives. Lurcio is forced to go along, though he'd prefer not to.

The Actors

Episode 06

The Actors

Apr 27, 1970 · 30 min

When the Olympia Theatre Company comes to town, Ammonia sends Lurcio to the theatre with a note for one of the actors, who's one of her old flames. At the same time Ludicrus wants Lurcio to deliver a note to one of the actresses.

Spartacus

Episode 07

Spartacus

May 4, 1970 · 30 min

Spartacus is the leader of a growing revolt among the slaves of Rome. Lurcio doesn't want to get involved in anything as dangerous as a revolt, but there's no way he can prevent it from affecting him.

The Love Potion

Episode 08

The Love Potion

May 11, 1970 · 30 min

Lurcio is given the night off when everyone goes out. Ammonia, Ludicrus and Erotica each give him money so that he'll be out of the house for the evening. Lurcio, however, has other ideas. He's expecting a visit from new neighbour, Lusha. He uses the money to buy a love potion and looks forward to a night of pleasure. Everything goes according to plan ... until the various members of the family sneak back home, expecting the house to be empty.

About the series

Up Pompeii! poster
Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 12 votes

Synopsis

Up Pompeii! is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the Carry On films, and the second series by Rothwell and Sid Colin. Two further specials were transmitted in 1975 and 1991. In ancient Pompeii, much-put-upon slave Lurcio navigates the chaotic lives of his owner's family

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Frankie Howerd

Frankie Howerd

Lurcio

Elizabeth Larner

Ammonia

Kerry Gardner

Nausius

Jeanne Mockford

Senna the Soothsayer

Wallas Eaton

Sen. Ludicrus Sextus

Where to watch Up Pompeii!

Up Pompeii! is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Talbot Rothwell has 2 seasons and 14 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 12 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Up Pompeii! have?

Up Pompeii! has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

Is Up Pompeii! still on the air?

Up Pompeii! has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Up Pompeii!?

Up Pompeii! airs on ITV1.

When did Up Pompeii! first air?

Up Pompeii! first aired on September 17, 1969.

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