
Further Up Pompeii
Synopsis
A BBC TV comedy movie about the people living in Pompeii prior to its destruction by volcano, focusing on the life of a house slave (played by Frankie Howerd). A sort of prequel to the 1971 movie "Up Pompeii"
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- Director
- David Croft
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Rothwell
- Original Score
- Alan Braden
- Original Title
- Further Up Pompeii
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Croft
Talbot Rothwell
Alan Braden
Department Leadership Roster
Talbot Rothwell
Writer
David Croft
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Further Up Pompeii
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What is Further Up Pompeii about?
A BBC TV comedy movie about the people living in Pompeii prior to its destruction by volcano, focusing on the life of a house slave (played by Frankie Howerd). A sort of prequel to the 1971 movie "Up Pompeii"
Who directed Further Up Pompeii?
Further Up Pompeii was directed by David Croft.
Who stars in Further Up Pompeii?
The principal cast of Further Up Pompeii includes Frankie Howerd, Mark Dignam, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jennifer Lonsdale.
When was Further Up Pompeii released and how long is it?
Further Up Pompeii was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Further Up Pompeii?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Further Up Pompeii was composed by Alan Braden.




















