Up Pompeii! 1969
What is Up Pompeii!?
Up Pompeii! is a television series first released in 1969.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1969
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Up Pompeii! is a television series first released in 1969. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 14 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A cheeky Roman slave navigates his master’s chaotic family life.”
- Frankie Howerd’s signature humor shines
- Talbot Rothwell’s Carry‑On style writing
- Playful ancient Roman setting
- Some jokes reflect 1970s sensibilities and may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy cheeky British sitcoms with a historical twist.
The series contains bawdy jokes and innuendo typical of 1970s British comedy, making it suitable for adult viewers.
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When was Up Pompeii! originally broadcast?
It aired on British television between 1969 and 1970.
Who is the star of the series?
The show stars comedian Frankie Howerd.
Who wrote the first series?
Talbot Rothwell, known for the Carry On films, wrote the first series.
Were there any episodes after the original run?
Two specials were transmitted later, in 1975 and 1991.
What is the basic premise?
The comedy follows the slave Lurcio as he navigates the chaotic lives of his owner’s family in ancient Pompeii.
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