Up Pompeii
“The Prologue!”
Synopsis
A full cast audio play celebrating 50 years since the first episode of Up Pompeii was broadcast. Welcome to ancient Rome, where the steps of the Forum are peopled by nubile slave girls and a range of outrageous characters including Lurcio's owner, Ludicrus Sextus the Senator, his wife Ammonia, his son Nausius and his daughter, Erotica. Lurcio attempts to deliver his prologue and begin proceedings before he's quickly caught up in the myriad of sexual liaisons in all quarters of his master's house. Why does Ludicrus not leave for the Senate meeting in Rome? Why does his wife return so quickly from the country? Who will take care of the escaped slave girl, Voluptua, and will Nausius's love poetry improve? Whilst growing chaos ensues, an increasing rumbling is heard in the distance - what could that possibly be?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barnaby Eaton-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Tredinnick
- Original Title
- Up Pompeii
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barnaby Eaton-Jones
Miles Tredinnick
Department Leadership Roster
Barnaby Eaton-Jones
Director
Miles Tredinnick
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up Pompeii
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What is Up Pompeii about?
A full cast audio play celebrating 50 years since the first episode of Up Pompeii was broadcast. Welcome to ancient Rome, where the steps of the Forum are peopled by nubile slave girls and a range of outrageous characters including Lurcio's owner, Ludicrus Sextus the Senator, his wife Ammonia, his son Nausius and his daughter, Erotica. Lurcio attempts to deliver his prologue and begin proceedings before he's quickly caught up in the myriad of sexual liaisons in all quarters of his master's house. Why does Ludicrus not leave for the Senate meeting in Rome? Why does his wife return so quickly from the country? Who will take care of the escaped slave girl, Voluptua, and will Nausius's love poetry improve? Whilst growing chaos ensues, an increasing rumbling is heard in the distance - what could that possibly be?
Who directed Up Pompeii?
Up Pompeii was directed by Barnaby Eaton-Jones.
Who stars in Up Pompeii?
The principal cast of Up Pompeii includes David Benson, Madeline Smith, Cleo Rocos, Frazer Hines, Tim Brooke-Taylor.
When was Up Pompeii released and how long is it?
Up Pompeii was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.