

Up Pompeii
Specials
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
In ancient Pompeii, much-put-upon slave Lurcio navigates the chaotic lives of his owner's family
Where to Watch Specials
3 Episodes
- Further Up PompeiiE2
Further Up PompeiiAmmonia is planning an orgy. She gives Lurcio the job of keeping Ludicrus out of the way. Ludicrus sends Lurcio off to buy a sleeping draught. At the apothecary's shop, Lurcio meets up with Nausius, who's buying a love potion. The sleeping potion and the love potion get mixed up, with predictable consequences. - Further Up Pompeii (LWT)E3
Further Up Pompeii (LWT)Lurcio is now a free man, running a wine bar in Pompeii. He's blackmailed by Villainous Brutus, who wants him to drug a gladiator's wine in order to influence the result of his next fight. Things don't go according to plan and Lurcio finds himself in the arena.