Up Pompeii!
Series Overview
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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2 Seasons • 14 Episodes
30 min per episode
1969 – 1970
Premiered: Wed, Sep 17, 1969
Talbot RothwellLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Exodus”
Ludicrus loses his seat on the Senate. He decides to sell up and move his family to Rome. Lurcio is up for sale to the highest bidder. He's worried about the kind of master or mistress he'll have next.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Talbot Rothwell
Alan Braden
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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
How many seasons does Up Pompeii! have?
Up Pompeii! comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Up Pompeii!?
Key cast members in Up Pompeii! include Frankie Howerd, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jeanne Mockford, Wallas Eaton.
Who created or directed Up Pompeii!?
Up Pompeii! was developed and directed by Talbot Rothwell.