TV series

Up Pompeii!

1969–1970 · 2 seasons

A cheeky, theatrical romp where the star winks at the audience and milks every innuendo for a laugh.

Overview: 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
How it feels: Campy, absurd, satirical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Class, power, family, sexuality
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: campystrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
power
family
sexuality
deception
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild