Up Pompeii

Series One

Episode 00 Pilot - Up Pompeii!
Originally transmitted on 17th September 1969

Lurcio is pleased to discover that his master, Ludicrus is introducing a bill in the Senate which will make it possible for a slaves to buy their freedom. Lurcio is all for it, until he finds that freedom will cost him 500 Drachmas. How can he raise that kind of money?

Episode 01 Vestal Virgins
Originally transmitted on 30th March 1970

Lurcio has to help his master find a virgin for the annual vestal virgin festival. Not an easy task.

Episode 02 The Ides Of March
Originally transmitted on 6th April 1970

Lurcio has been ordered by his master to assassinate Caesar, but are we seeing double?

Episode 03 The Senator And The Asp
Originally transmitted on 13th April 1970

Lurcio has to help his mistress get rid of an unwanted lover, but has he got rid of the wrong man?

Episode 04 Britaniccus
Originally transmitted on 20th April 1970

Lurcio is told to join his master in Britannicus to fight the war against the British.

Episode 05 The Actors
Originally transmitted on 27th April 1970

Lurcio finds himself being roped in to replace the missing male lead of a show.

Episode 06 Spartacus
Originally transmitted on 4th May 1970

Lurcio finds himself unintentionally caught up in the slave revolution.

Episode 07 The Love Potion
Originally transmitted on 11th May 1970

Lurcio pretends to be his master in anticipation of a visit by a beautiful lady.

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