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Up Pompeii!

1969–19702 seasonsTalbot Rothwell
IMDb 7.6

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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

Comedy
Ancient RomeBreaking The Fourth WallSlaveDouble EntendrePompeii

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What is Up Pompeii! (1969) 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

Who stars in Up Pompeii!?

Up Pompeii! stars Frankie Howerd (Lurcio), Elizabeth Larner (Ammonia), Kerry Gardner (Nausius), Jeanne Mockford (Senna the Soothsayer), Wallas Eaton (Sen. Ludicrus Sextus). The series was created by Talbot Rothwell.

How many seasons does Up Pompeii! have?

Up Pompeii! has 2 seasons. There are 14 episodes in total.

Is Up Pompeii! worth watching?

Up Pompeii! holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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