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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 2, Episode 1 - The Legacy

Ludicrus's uncle dies and leaves him 10,000 drachma. The only snag is that the money will only be paid to Ludicrus if he has a son named after his uncle.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 14th September 1970
Time
9:20pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Frankie Howerd Lurcio
Wallas Eaton Ludicrus Sextus
Elizabeth Larner Ammonia
Kerry Gardner Nausius
Jeanne Mockford Senna the Soothsayer
Georgina Moon Erotica
Penny Beeching Roman Maiden
Lucienne Camille Roman Maiden
Monika Dietrich Roman Maiden
Jackie Leapman Roman Maiden
Heather Wright Roman Maiden
Guest cast
Pat Coombs Tarta
Bunny May Hermes
Anita Richardson Filfia
William Corderoy Gladiator
Writing team
Talbot Rothwell Writer
Sid Colin Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Gerry Scott Production Designer
Alan Braden Composer

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