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: 698
Press clippings Page 3
The fourth in this amiably anachronistic series set in ancient Rome begins with the humorously sudden death of a key character, crushed by a stone on the construction site of "Number One, The Forum" - the project of Robert Lindsay's smooth, prattling property developer. Marcus (Tom Rosenthal) makes a lame bid for compensation as Ryan Sampson's Grumio eats his way through his grief. But then Jason (Jonathan Pointing), the builder responsible for the accident, enters their lives.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 9th April 2018Plebs Series 4 launches in April with a cast change
Series 4 of Plebs launches on ITV2 this April, but with a major cast change. Joel Fry (Stylax) has left the show, with Jonathan Pointing talking over as builder Jason. Guest stars include Robert Lindsay.
British Comedy Guide, 6th March 2018Plebs Series 4 goes into production
Plebs, the ITV2 sitcom set in Roman times, is to return for a fourth series. Production on the new episodes starts this week.
British Comedy Guide, 11th September 2017Writers' Guild Of Great Britain 2017 shortlist announced
The writers of Plebs, People Just Do Nothing, Fleabag, Guilt Trip, The Pin and John Finnemore's Double Acts are nominated in the WGGB Awards 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 6th December 2016Michelle Keegan in Plebs was 'genuinely hilarious'
Michelle Keegan's turn in Plebs went down a storm with fans of the ITV2 comedy show.
The Sun, 12th April 2016Michelle Keegan talks about her role in Plebs
Tomorrow, audiences will get to see Michelle Keegan's first comedy turn in Plebs, as a vestal virgin who is frustrated she has never left Rome - or eaten a kebab.
Daily Record, 10th April 2016Outrage as Plebs uses circus lion for gags
Animal rights campaigners have erupted with outrage after Plebs used a circus lion for one of its shows.
The Daily Express, 6th April 2016Plebs is back: sharply written, funny & filthy as ever
Series three of the ITV2 comedy sees Marcus, Stylax and Grumio on the wrong end of a lion, while guest stars Maureen Lipman and Michelle Keegan shine.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 4th April 2016The plebs are back for a well-deserved third series, and Marcus, Stylax and Grumio are hoping to get tickets for the hugely popular "beast games" at the Colosseum. Instead, they find themselves embroiled with a group of animal rights activists, led by a fiery Gaul called Delphine, whose main form of protest appears to be the use of tomatoes. Understandably, Marcus is soon infatuated. The dim-witted Grumio unwisely crosses Landlady, their new landlady, played by the magnificent Maureen Lipman.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 4th April 2016Plebs Series 3 preview
I must admit, that when Plebs was first announced, I wasn't sure a sitcom set in Ancient Rome would work. But boy was I wrong.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 3rd April 2016