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Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Jon Pointing), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films
Plebs

Plebs

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV2 / ITVX
  • 2013 - 2022
  • 39 episodes (5 series)

Modern comedy set in Ancient rome, following a trio of very normal blokes who certainly won't make the history books. Stars Tom Rosenthal, Ryan Sampson, Jon Pointing, Tom Basden, Ellie Taylor and more.

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Series 2, Episode 6 - The Candidate

Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Victor (Simon Callow), Philo (Tony Gardner). Copyright: RISE Films
The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 20th October 2014
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV2
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Rosenthal Marcus
Ryan Sampson Grumio
Tom Basden Aurelius
Karl Theobald Landlord
Tom Davis Davus
Joel Fry Stylax
Sophie Colquhoun Cynthia
Lydia Rose Bewley Metella
Guest cast
Simon Callow Victor
Tony Gardner Philo
Jonny Sweet Julius Priscus
Eliza Hope Bennett Ambrosia
Denis Georgiev Tarquin
Mari Rosen Clemens
Milko Yovchev Goblin
Writing team
Sam Leifer Writer
Tom Basden Writer
Production team
Sam Leifer Director
Teddy Leifer Producer
Caroline Leddy Executive Producer
Sam Leifer Executive Producer
Nick Ames Editor
Julian Fullalove Production Designer
Oli Julian (as Oliver Julian) Composer

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