Up Pompeii!

Up Pompeii! (1970)

EndedScripted showComedy, History

In the vein of and following in the footsteps of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", this bawdy, risque, and hilarious British Comedy is rife with one liners, innuendos, and double entendres, and was the perfect comedy for Britain's mad comedian Frankie Howerd. From his attempt to begin each show with "The Prologue" to his final "Salut", what occurs in-between is pure Frankie Howerd. The cast around him are his props and his role as the slave Lurcio was one of his finest roles, played to comedic perfection. The series takes place in Pompeii, before the eruption of Vesuvius of course, and relates the day to day trials and tribulations of our star, the slave Lurcio played by Frankie Howerd. The innuendo's begin at once with the names of the characters in the series. Lurcio is slave to philandering Senator Ludicrus Sextus, a rather befuddled senator that is often at odds with both his wife and common sense.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:10 (30 min)

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S02E06ExodusOct 19, 1970
S02E05NymphiaOct 12, 1970
S02E04The Peace TreatyOct 5, 1970
S02E03James BondusSep 28, 1970
S02E02Roman HolidaySep 21, 1970
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Up Pompeii!' premiere?

'Up Pompeii!' premiered on September 30, 1969.

Who was the main character in 'Up Pompeii!'?

Frankie Howerd played the main character named Lurcio.

What was Lurcio's occupation in the show?

Lurcio was a slave in ancient Rome.

Who was the master that Lurcio served in 'Up Pompeii!'?

Lurcio served a Roman senator named Ludicrus Sextus.

Who played the role of Ludicrus Sextus?

The role of Ludicrus Sextus was played by Michael Hordern.

Did 'Up Pompeii!' have a live audience?

Yes, 'Up Pompeii!' was filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Who created 'Up Pompeii!'?

'Up Pompeii!' was created by Talbot Rothwell.

What was the setting of the show?

The show was set in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

Was 'Up Pompeii!' a sitcom?

Yes, 'Up Pompeii!' was a sitcom that focused on comedic situations.

Did the show have recurring characters?

Yes, 'Up Pompeii!' had recurring characters such as Ammonia, Nausius, and Senna.

What was the running time of each episode?

Each episode of 'Up Pompeii!' had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Did 'Up Pompeii!' receive any awards or nominations?

'Up Pompeii!' did not receive any major awards or nominations.

How many episodes were produced for 'Up Pompeii!'?

A total of 26 episodes were produced for 'Up Pompeii!'.

Did 'Up Pompeii!' have any spin-offs or sequels?

'Up Pompeii!' did not have any official spin-offs or sequels.

Who directed the majority of the episodes?

The majority of the episodes of 'Up Pompeii!' were directed by Ronnie Baxter.

Did 'Up Pompeii!' have a catchy theme song?

Yes, 'Up Pompeii!' had a catchy theme song titled "Up Pompeii!" which was composed by Max Harris.

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