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The series is set in ancient, pre-eruption Pompeii, with the players bearing Latinised names suggestive of their character.Howerd is the slave Lurcio (pronounced Lurk-io); his bumbling old master Ludicrus Sextus (Max Adrian, then Wallas Eaton), the promiscuous wife is Ammonia (Elizabeth Larner), their daughter Erotica (Georgina Moon) and their virginal son Nausius (Kerry Gardner).
Storyline. Lurcio is a much-put-upon slave in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. More often than not, Lurcio finds himself keeping his owner's family members apart, in order to keep them together. Plot Summary.
Lurcio : Ooh, I agree, the lot of them! Lurcio : [after Cassandra's prophecy; to the camera] Oh, she's very embittered, you know. Very embittered. You've seen the ring she had on? Well, allegedly, that was given to her by her fiancé when she was eighteen, and he jilted her, and she hasn't had it off since! Poor dear!
Up Pompeii! TV sitcom. BBC One / ITV1. 1969 - 1991. 16 episodes (2 series) Frankie Howerd starrs as Lurcio, a Roman slave in Pompeii, serving senator Ludicrus Sextus and his family. Also features Max Adrian, Wallas Eaton, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jeanne Mockford and more. Like this. F.
Up Pompeii!: With Frankie Howerd, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jeanne Mockford. Lurcio is a much-put-upon slave in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. More often than not, Lurcio finds himself keeping his owner's family members apart, in order to keep them together.
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- 1969-09-01
- Comedy, History
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Mar 11, 2024 · At the 1971 box office Up Pompeii stood up well and brought forth two follow-ups at other ages, showing that Howerd’s unique brand of comedy was just as much appreciated by cinema audiences as it was in stage and the small screen. Published on March 11th, 2024. Written by Brian Slade for Television Heaven. "Nay, nay and thrice nay!"
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