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Up Pompeii!

on BBC One London

Written by Talbot Rothwell and Sid Colin
[Starring] Frankie Howerd
with Wallas Eaton as Ludicrus and Elizabeth Larner as Ammonia

A legacy from the late Uncle Luca (nicknamed 'Filthy') arrives for Ludicrus, stipulating that he and Ammonia must produce a son named after him before they can collect a drachma. Lurcio is called upon by both partners for help. A visit to Tarta the sorceress for some pep pills seems to be the answer. But confusion reigns when Ludicrus receives an overdose...

(Colour)

Contributors

Writer:
Talbot Rothwell
Writer:
Sid Colin
Music:
Alan Braden
Designer:
Gerry Scott
Producer:
Sydney Lotterby
Lurcio:
Frank Howerd
Ludicrus:
Wallas Eaton
Ammonia:
Elizabeth Larner
Nausius:
Kerry Gardner
Senna:
Jeanne Mockford
Erotica:
Georgina Moon
Filfia:
Anita Richardson
Hermes:
Bunny May
Gladiator:
William Corderoy
Tarta:
Pat Coombs
[Actress]:
Penny Beeching
[Actress]:
Lucienne Camille
[Actress]:
Monika Dietrich
[Actress]:
Jackie Leapman
[Actress]:
Anita Richardson
[Actress]:
Heather Wright

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