Chelmsford 123. Image shows from L to R: Aulus Paulinus (Jimmy Mulville), Badvoc (Rory McGrath). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
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 6 - Peeled Grapes And Pedicures
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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 13th April 1988
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 24 minutes
Cast & crew
| Rory McGrath | Badvoc |
| Jimmy Mulville | Aulus Paulinus |
| Philip Pope | Grasientus |
| Howard Lew Lewis | Blag |
| Neil Pearson | Mungo |
| Erika Hoffman | Gargamadua |
| Robert Austin | Functio |
| Helen Atkinson-Wood (as Helen Atkinson Wood) | Functio's Wife |
| Timothy Bateson | Latin Tutor |
| Jimmy Chisholm | Julius (Actor / Scottish Assassin) |
| Craig Ferguson | Sulpicius (Actor / Scottish Assassin) |
| Angus Deayton | Aldridge (Legal Advisor) |
| Daryl Debeau | Girl |
| Kit Hesketh-Harvey | Ambassador |
| Maxine Ostwald | Bridget |
| Charlotte Plent | Julia |
| Babs Sutton | Nuala |
| Rory McGrath | Writer |
| Jimmy Mulville | Writer |
| John Stroud | Director |
| Denise O'Donoghue | Producer |
| Colin Green | Editor |
| Jane Coleman | Production Designer |
| Philip Pope | Composer |