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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.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - The Senator And The Asp

Expecting to recieve an unwelcome visit from an old flame, Ammonia instructs Lurcio to poison him upon arrival at the house. Soon after Lurcio has done his duty, Ludicrus announces that he is expecting an important Senator to visit!

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 13th April 1970
Time
9:10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Frankie Howerd Lurcio
Max Adrian Ludicrus Sextus
Elizabeth Larner Ammonia
Kerry Gardner Nausius
Jeanne Mockford Senna the Soothsayer
William Rushton Plautus
Guest cast
Derek Francis Senator Lecherus
Norman Mitchell Stovus Primus
Valerie Leon Daili
James Ottaway Scrophulus
Vicki Richards Washroom Attendant
Barbara Lindley Actor
Anita Richardson Actor
Joanna Ross Actor
Valerie Stanton Actor
Jeannette Wild (as Jeanette Wild) Actor
Writing team
Talbot Rothwell Writer
Production team
David Croft Director
David Croft Producer
Sally Hulke Production Designer
Alan Braden Composer

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