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Lurcio is now a freedman with slaves of his own, but still has more than enough problems in his life. It could have served as a pilot episode for a revival of the series, but Howerd's death prevented that.
Mar 11, 2024 · Lurcio returns home with his haul where he is met by his mistress, Amonia (Barbara Murray). His master also awaits, Ludicrus Sextus (Michael Hordern) as he prepares for an upcoming speech. Seemingly oblivious to the sexual nature of his own encounters and orgies, he is preparing to address the people of Pompeii on the subject of declining morals.
Frankie Howerd starred at Lurcio (slave to Ludicrus) - and there would be plenty of asides from Frankie making comments about the plot, scenery, etc. "Carry on" type double entendres came thick and fast and it all added up to an absolutely hilarious show!
Jan 21, 2024 · Further Up Pompeii, 1991. Further Up Pompeii had originally been a one off special screened on the BBC. However in 1991 the title would be used again. After a brief hiatus during the 1980’s, Frankie Howerd was enjoying a resurgence during the 1990’s.
It's no longer B(B)C, but AD - and Lurcio is now a free man, running a wine bar and an owner of slaves of his own! Unfortunately, he's being blackmailed by Villainus Brutus and is charged with fixing a gladiatorial bout.
Jan 6, 2023 · Up Pompeii! was centred around the home of Lurcio’s master and mistress — the doddery, ineffectual Roman senator Ludicrus Sextus, and his sexually hungry wife, Ammonia (in her younger days known to all as ‘Madeira’ , because she was a piece of cake).
Lurcio : [the name is now very large, and most of it has disappeared] Alright, don't go mad! Ludicrus Sextus : [during Vesuvius' eruption] I say, Lurcio, how did my speech go?
