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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 4 - Britannicus

When the peoples of Lurcio's native homeland, Britannicus, begin a revolt, all able-bodied men are called up to restore Roman-ruled peace. Despite his best efforts at avoidance, Lurcio is draughted into General Ludicrus's command...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 20th April 1970
Time
9:10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
32 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
Wallas Eaton Sargeant Jankus
Robin Hunter Briton
Peter Needham Briton
Fiona Kendall Glamorous Briton
Andi Ross Lurcio's Daughter
Barbara Lindley Camp Follower
Sui Lin Camp Follower
Anita Richardson Camp Follower
Joanna Ross Camp Follower
Valerie Stanton Camp Follower
Jeannette Wild (as Jeanette Wild) Camp Follower
Stephen Churchett Soldier
David Hilton Soldier
Nigel Pegram Soldier
Michael Sharvell-Martin Soldier II
Vic Taylor Soldier
Writing team
Talbot Rothwell Writer
Production team
David Croft Director
David Croft Producer
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer
Alan Braden Composer

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