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Up Pompeii!

Up Pompeii!

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

Created By

Talbot Rothwell

Status

Ended

Original Name

Up Pompeii!

First Air Date

September 17, 1969

Last Air Date

October 19, 1970

Seasons

2

Episodes

14

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

ITV1

S02E06

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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