Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Jon Pointing), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films
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.
- Series 2, Episode 5 repeated at 10pm on ITV2
Streaming rank this week: 707
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Series 5, Episode 4 - The Grumbrella
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Severus (Phil Davis). Copyright: RISE Films
There's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 14th October 2019
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- ITV2
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17th October 2019 | 12:15am | ITV2 |
| Monday 21st October 2019 | 1:10am | ITV2 |
| Tuesday 31st March 2020 | 10:30pm | ITV2 |
| Saturday 4th April 2020 | 3:05am | ITV2 |
| Tuesday 7th April 2020 | 2:20am | ITV2 |
| Wednesday 5th May 2021 | 10:30pm | ITV2 |
| Sunday 9th May 2021 | 2:05am | ITV2 |
| Tuesday 30th November 2021 | 10:30pm | ITV2 |
| Monday 6th December 2021 | 3:00am | ITV2 |
| Tuesday 3rd May 2022 | 10:30pm | ITV2 |
| Sunday 8th May 2022 | 1:10am | ITV2 |
| Thursday 17th November 2022 | 10:30pm | ITV2 |
| Tuesday 2nd May 2023 | 10:30pm | ITV2 |
| Saturday 6th May 2023 | 1:45am | ITV2 |
| Tuesday 29th August 2023 | 10:30pm | ITV2 |
| Sunday 3rd September 2023 | 2:35am | ITV2 |
Cast & crew
| Tom Rosenthal | Marcus |
| Ryan Sampson | Grumio |
| Jon Pointing (as Jonathan Pointing) | Jason |
| Tom Basden | Aurelius |
| Ellie Taylor | Gloria |
| Karl Theobald | Landlord |
| Maureen Lipman | Landlady |
| Fenella Woolgar | Jocasta |
| Phil Davis | Severus |
| Christopher Biggins | Zeno |
| Sam Leifer | Writer |
| Tom Basden | Writer |
| Sam Leifer | Director |
| Teddy Leifer | Producer |
| Caroline Leddy | Executive Producer |
| Sam Leifer | Executive Producer |
| Tom Basden | Associate Producer |
| Rupert Bray | Line Producer |
| Dan Robinson | Editor |
| Julian Fullalove | Production Designer |
| Mariana Stanisheva | Casting Director |
| Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
| Irina Kotcheva | Costume Designer |
| Andrew Rodger | Director of Photography |
| Christine Cant | Make-up Designer |
| Oli Julian (as Oliver Julian) | Composer |
| Nick Foster | Composer |
| Jonathan Farmer | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
The Candy Boys
Jason and Aurelius both join a male escort agency, the Knights of Eros, but after being unsuccessful they join forces and start up their own, becoming 'The Candy Boys'.
Featuring: Tom Rosenthal (Marcus), Ryan Sampson (Grumio), Jonathan Pointing (Jason), Tom Basden (Aurelius), Fenella Woolgar (Jocasta) & Christopher Biggins (Zeno).