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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 3 - James Bondus

The secret plans for a new catapult have been stolen. Lurcio becomes involved in attempts to recover the stolen plans and meets the famous secret agent, James Bondus.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th 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
Penny Beeching Roman Maiden
Lucienne Camille Roman Maiden
Monika Dietrich Roman Maiden
Jackie Leapman Roman Maiden
Heather Wright Roman Maiden
Guest cast
Anita Richardson Roman Maiden
George Baker James Bondus
Patricia Haines Pussus Galoria
Larry Martyn Spurios
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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