Up Pompeii!. Lurcio (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: BBC / London Weekend Television
Up Pompeii!

Up Pompeii! (1969)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / ITV1
  • 1969 - 1991
  • 16 episodes (2 series)

Frankie Howerd starrs as Lurcio, a Roman slave in Pompeii, serving senator Ludicrus Sextus and his family. Also features Max Adrian, Wallas Eaton, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jeanne Mockford and more.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Peace Treaty

Lurcio becomes involved in attempts to prevent Pompeii from going to war with the Barbarians. One of his anti-war activities involves trying to persuade the women of Pompeii to deny conjugal rights if their husbands get involved in the war.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 12th October 1970
Time
9:20pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Frankie Howerd Lurcio
Wallas Eaton Ludicrus Sextus
Elizabeth Larner Ammonia
Kerry Gardner Nausius
Jeanne Mockford Senna the Soothsayer
Georgina Moon Erotica
Guest cast
Alan Curtis Captain Bumshus
Dave Anderson (as David Anderson) Lieutenant Preshus
Penny Beeching Woman of Pompeii
Lucienne Camille Woman of Pompeii
Monika Dietrich Woman of Pompeii
Jackie Leapman Woman of Pompeii
Anita Richardson Woman of Pompeii
Heather Wright Woman of Pompeii
Writing team
Talbot Rothwell Writer
Sid Colin Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Michael Young Production Designer
Alan Braden Composer

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