Series 1 (1988)1. Arrivederci RomaFirst Broadcast: Wed 9th March 1988
It's 123 AD and the people of Britain are about to receive a new governor from Rome - Aulus Paulinus. 2. What's Your Poison?First Broadcast: Wed 16th March 1988
Whilst Aulus plans a great banquet to improve relations with the local leaders, Grasientus plots to poison Badvoc. Each side hears word of the treachery and believes it aimed at them... 3. The Girl Of My DreamsFirst Broadcast: Wed 23rd March 1988
Aulus Paulinus, Funtio, Grasientus and Badvoc are trapped in the Governors' residence when a group of women rise up and lay siege against the Romans' occupation of their land and treatment of their people. Surely someone will come to their rescue? 4. One For The RoadFirst Broadcast: Wed 30th March 1988
Aulus Paulinus intends to put his mark on Britain by constructing a grand Roman road direct between Londinium and Chelmsford - but there's a seemingly insignificant settlement in the way. 5. Vidi, Vici, VeniFirst Broadcast: Wed 6th April 1988
Badvoc is kidnapped by the most fearsome, anti-Roman tribe of Britons around, and Aulus Paulinus takes the opportunity to move Gargamadua into the villa for 'protection'. Will Badvoc be rescued before he is killed? 6. Peeled Grapes And PedicuresFirst Broadcast: Wed 13th April 1988
When Badvoc becomes King of Britain, the natives look set to have life a little more debauched - but Aulus is keen to get his province back. Series 2 (1990)1. Heads You LoseFirst Broadcast: Tue 9th January 1990
After a trip to inspect the fortifications against the border of Caledonia, Aulus has had enough of Badvoc's liberty-taking and has him imprisoned under sentence of death. 2. Get Well SoonFirst Broadcast: Tue 16th January 1990
Whilst Chelmsford is tormented by sustained heat and drought, Wolfbane discovers a pre-Roman map depicting a well in the town. Unfortunately, it's now buried underneath Aulus's floor... 3. Bird TroubleFirst Broadcast: Tue 23rd January 1990
When his wife travels from Rome in want of a supposedly magical item of Aulus's jewellery, Badvoc has him hand over all his possessions, Governorship, and pretend to have gone mad in order to put her off the scent. 4. Odi Et AmoFirst Broadcast: Tue 30th January 1990
Badvoc concocts a plan to become a member of the Roman upper classes. However, it does mean his sister falling in love with and marrying Aulus. His biggest problem? He doesn't have a sister... 5. The Secret WarFirst Broadcast: Tue 6th February 1990
When Aulus realises that he hasn't seen Badvoc for the past few months, he becomes highly suspicious - and when news arrives of weaponry purchases and military drills, he is not too pleased. Trouble with a statue isn't helping much either... 6. Mine's A DoubleFirst Broadcast: Tue 13th February 1990
When the identical twin brothers of both Rosemary - that is, Badvoc - and Aulus turn up on the same day, there's bound to be trouble in Chelmsford... 7. Something Beginning With EFirst Broadcast: Tue 20th February 1990
When the Emperor decides to alleviate his boredom by paying the province of Britain a visit, both Badvoc and Aulus could be in for a spot of bother... |
