Chelmsford 123. Image shows from L to R: Aulus Paulinus (Jimmy Mulville), Badvoc (Rory McGrath). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Chelmsford 123

Chelmsford 123

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1988 - 1990
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

In the year 123 AD and Aulus Paulinus finds himself appointed new governor of Britannia - to a somewhat mixed reception from the locals. Stars Rory McGrath, Jimmy Mulville, Philip Pope, Howard Lew Lewis, Neil Pearson and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Girl Of My Dreams

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?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 23rd March 1988
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
24 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rory McGrath Badvoc
Jimmy Mulville Aulus Paulinus
Philip Pope Grasientus
Howard Lew Lewis Blag
Neil Pearson Mungo
Erika Hoffman Gargamadua
Robert Austin Functio
Guest cast
Joanna Dickens Blethyn
Andy Hamilton Dream Interpreter
Mike Grady Messenger
Writing team
Rory McGrath Writer
Jimmy Mulville Writer
Production team
John Stroud Director
Denise O'Donoghue Producer
Colin Green Editor
Jane Coleman Production Designer
Philip Pope Composer

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