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Chelmsford 123. Image shows from L to R: Aulus Paulinus (Jimmy Mulville), Badvoc (Rory McGrath). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Chelmsford 123

Chelmsford 123

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1988 - 1990
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

In the year 123 AD and Aulus Paulinus finds himself appointed new governor of Britannia - to a somewhat mixed reception from the locals. Stars Rory McGrath, Jimmy Mulville, Philip Pope, Howard Lew Lewis, Neil Pearson and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Vidi, Vici, Veni

Badvoc is kidnapped by the most fearsome, anti-Roman tribe of Britons around, and Aulus Paulinus takes the opportunity to move Gargamadua into the villa for 'protection'. Will Badvoc be rescued before he is killed?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 6th April 1988
Time
10:05pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
24 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rory McGrath Badvoc
Jimmy Mulville Aulus Paulinus
Philip Pope Grasientus
Howard Lew Lewis Blag
Neil Pearson Mungo
Erika Hoffman Gargamadua
Robert Austin Functio
Guest cast
Phil Nice Crispin (Triconi Kidnapper)
Mark Wing-Davey Neville (Triconi Kidnapper)
Writing team
Rory McGrath Writer
Jimmy Mulville Writer
Production team
John Stroud Director
Denise O'Donoghue Producer
Colin Green Editor
Jane Coleman Production Designer
Philip Pope Composer

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