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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 2, Episode 1 - Heads You Lose

After a trip to inspect the fortifications against the border of Caledonia, Aulus has had enough of Badvoc's liberty-taking and has him imprisoned under sentence of death.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 9th January 1990
Time
10pm
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
Geoffrey McGivern Wolfbane Pew
Guest cast
Chris Langham Roman Guard
John Woodvine Psychiatrist
Writing team
Rory McGrath Writer
Jimmy Mulville Writer
Andy Hamilton Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Vic Finch Director
Denise O'Donoghue Producer
Adrian Bate Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Philip Pope Composer

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