Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.6/10
Chelmsford 123
Overview
Chelmsford, Britain in the year AD 123; there is a power struggle between Roman governor Aulus Paulinus and the British chieftain, Badvoc. Britain is a miserable place, cold and wet – just the place to exile Aulus for accidentally insulting the Emperor's horse, but also give him something useful to do. Aulus, probably a play on Aulus Platorius Nepos, the governor of Roman Britain between 122 and 125, was a rather delicate Roman, who was usually outwitted by the scheming Badvoc, who hadn't had a haircut for twenty-five years.
This production, originally released in 1988, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Rory McGrath
Badvoc
Jimmy Mulville
Aulus Paulinus
Neil Pearson
Mungo
Howard Lew Lewis
Blag
Philip Pope
Grasientus
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1988-03-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1990-01-09
No season overview provided for this season.