Acropolis Now
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2000 - 2002
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

It is 408 BC, and there is all kinds of business going on at the Acropolis Fish Restaurant in Ancient Athens. Stars Alan Cox, Stephen Moore, Robert Hardy, Tom George, Rosemary Leach and more.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 6 - Food

The restaurant regulars decide to have a "Last Supper". No food - just fine words, songs and... hemlock.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 9th April 2002
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 15th June 2009 10:30pm Radio 7
Thursday 6th May 2010 11:00pm Radio 7
Wednesday 28th September 2011 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 27th November 2012 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Alan Cox Aristophanes
Stephen Moore Heraclitus
Robert Hardy Socrates
Tom George Plato
Rosemary Leach Oracle
Imelda Staunton Xanthippe
Writing team
Lynne Truss Writer
Production team
Brian King Producer
Gavin Muir Chorus

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