Up Pompeii! (1969)
Up Pompeii! is a 1969 comedy series created by Talbot Rothwell. It stars Frankie Howerd, Elizabeth Larner and Kerry Gardner.
Up Pompeii! is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the Carry On films, and the second series by Rothwell and Sid Colin. Two further specials were transmitted in 1975 and 1991.
In ancient Pompeii, much-put-upon slave Lurcio navigates the chaotic lives of his owner's family
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What is Up Pompeii! about?
Up Pompeii! is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the Carry On films, and the second series by Rothwell and Sid Colin. Two further specials were transmitted in 1975 and 1991. In ancient Pompeii, much-put-upon slave Lurcio navigates the chaotic lives of his owner's family
When was Up Pompeii! released?
Up Pompeii! was released on 17 September 1969.
How many episodes does Up Pompeii! have?
Up Pompeii! has 14 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Up Pompeii!?
Up Pompeii! was created by Talbot Rothwell.
Cast
- Frankie Howerd as Lurcio
- Elizabeth Larner as Ammonia
- Kerry Gardner as Nausius
- Jeanne Mockford as Senna the Soothsayer
- Anita Richardson as Roman Maiden
- Max Adrian as Sen. Ludicrus Sextus
- Wallas Eaton as Sen. Ludicrus Sextus
- Barbara Lindley as Roman Maiden
- Valerie Stanton as Roman Maiden
- William Rushton as Plautus
- Joanna Ross as Roman Maiden
- Jeannette Wild as Roman Maiden