British Comedy Guide
Up Pompeii!. Lurcio (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: BBC / London Weekend Television
Up Pompeii!

Up Pompeii! (1969)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / ITV1
  • 1969 - 1991
  • 16 episodes (2 series)

Frankie Howerd starrs as Lurcio, a Roman slave in Pompeii, serving senator Ludicrus Sextus and his family. Also features Max Adrian, Wallas Eaton, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jeanne Mockford and more.

F
X
R
W
E

Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Frankie Howerd Lurcio
Max Adrian Ludicrus Sextus (Series 1)
Wallas Eaton Ludicrus Sextus (Series 2)
Elizabeth Larner Ammonia
Kerry Gardner Nausius
Jeanne Mockford Senna the Soothsayer
Georgina Moon Erotica
William Rushton Plautus (Series 1)
Penny Beeching Roman Maiden (Series 2)
Lucienne Camille Roman Maiden (Series 2)
Monika Dietrich Roman Maiden (Series 2)
Jackie Leapman Roman Maiden (Series 2)
Heather Wright Roman Maiden (Series 2)
Writing team
Talbot Rothwell Writer
Sid Colin Writer (Series 2)
Production team
David Croft Director (Series 1)
Sydney Lotterby Director (Series 2)
David Croft Producer (Series 1)
Sydney Lotterby Producer (Series 2)
Sally Hulke Production Designer (Series 1)
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer (Series 1)
Gerry Scott Production Designer (Series 2)
Michael Young Production Designer (Series 2)
Alan Braden Composer

Share this page