Up Pompeii! is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the Carry On films, and the second series by Rothwell and Sid Colin. Two further specials were transmitted in 1975 and 1991. In ancient Pompeii, much-put-upon slave Lurcio navigates the chaotic lives of his owner's family
2 seasons · 14 episodes
The Legacy
Sep 14, 197030 min
Ludicrus' 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.
Roman Holiday
Sep 21, 197030 min
Lurcio is looking after the house while the family are away. He agrees to hide two escaped slaves. Then various members of the family return home unexpectedly.
James Bondus
Sep 28, 197030 min
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.
The Peace Treaty
Oct 5, 197030 min
Lurcio becomes involved in attempts to prevent Pompeii from going to war with the Barbarians. One of h anti-war activities involves trying to persuade the women of Pompeii to deny conjugal rights if their husbands get involved in the war.
Nymphia
Oct 12, 197030 min
Nausius is in love with a beautiful young girl named Nymphia. He wants to marry her, but his parents aren't sure that this is a good idea.
Exodus
Oct 19, 197030 min
Ludicrus loses his seat on the Senate. He decides to sell up and move his family to Rome. Lurcio is up for sale to the highest bidder. He's worried about the kind of master or mistress he'll have next.
Frankie Howerd
Lurcio
Elizabeth Larner
Ammonia
Kerry Gardner
Nausius
Jeanne Mockford
Senna the Soothsayer
Anita Richardson
Roman Maiden
Max Adrian
Sen. Ludicrus Sextus
Wallas Eaton
Sen. Ludicrus Sextus
Barbara Lindley
Roman Maiden
Valerie Stanton
Roman Maiden
William Rushton
Plautus
Joanna Ross
Roman Maiden
Jeannette Wild
Roman Maiden
