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Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Jon Pointing), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films
Plebs

Plebs

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV2 / ITVX
  • 2013 - 2022
  • 39 episodes (5 series)

Modern comedy set in Ancient rome, following a trio of very normal blokes who certainly won't make the history books. Stars Tom Rosenthal, Ryan Sampson, Jon Pointing, Tom Basden, Ellie Taylor and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - The Gladiator

Danny Dyer guest stars as Cynthia's new boyfriend Cassius, a friendly local gladiator who immediately proves a rival to Marcus in the quest for Cynthia's affections.

Further details

Plebs. Cassius (Danny Dyer). Copyright: RISE Films

Everyone is quickly charmed apart from Marcus who hopes that, one way or another, their relationship will be short-lived.

Meanwhile, Stylax plays a prank on Aurelius which gets out of hand.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 25th March 2013
Time
10:30pm
Channel
ITV2
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Tuesday 11th March 2025 at 10:35pm on ITV2
  2. Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 2:35am on ITV2

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Rosenthal Marcus
Ryan Sampson Grumio
Tom Basden Aurelius
Karl Theobald Landlord
Joel Fry Stylax
Doon Mackichan Flavia
Sophie Colquhoun Cynthia
Lydia Rose Bewley Metella
Guest cast
Danny Dyer Cassius (Gladiator)
Writing team
Sam Leifer Writer
Tom Basden Writer
Production team
Sam Leifer Director
Teddy Leifer Producer
Caroline Leddy Executive Producer
Sam Leifer Executive Producer
Nick Ames Editor
Julian Fullalove Production Designer
Oli Julian (as Oliver Julian) Composer

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