Plebs (Series 2) - 2-DVD Set ( Plebs - Series Two )

Plebs (Series 2) - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Plebs - Series Two
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
188 min + 21 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Behind the scenes
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2013 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Sam Leifer

Written By:
Tom Basden
Sam Leifer

Actors:
Tom Rosenthal ..... Marcus (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Joel Fry ..... Stylax (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Ryan Sampson ..... Grumio (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Sophie Colquhoun ..... Cynthia (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Lydia Rose Bewley ..... Metella (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Tom Basden ..... Aurelius (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Karl Theobald ..... Landlord (13 episodes, 2013-2014)
Doon Mackichan ..... Flavia (13 episodes, 2013-2014)
Tom Davis ..... Davus (6 episodes, 2014)
Adrian Scarborough ..... Claudius (6 episodes, 2013-2014)

Synopsis:

All roads lead to Rome for the return of the multi-award winning comedy Plebs in a brand new eight part series. Since series one the world has progressed (from 27BC to 26BC) but flat-mates Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Stylax (Joel Fry) and slave Grumio (Ryan Sampson) have made no strides whatsoever. Marcus' ongoing crush Cynthia (Sophie Coliquhoun) is still ignoring his advances, with her own slave Metella (Lydia Rose Bewley) on hand with a sarcastic quip to keep him at bay. Stylax wants Marcus to move on so that they can realize their dreams of being 'the big men of Rome'. For Stylax this also means becoming a champion charioteer. Who cares if he can't drive? Their fearsome boss Flavia (Doon Mackichan) and water-pouring colleague, Aurelius (Tom Basden) torment them at work. While at home, business is booming for dodgy Landlord (Karl Theobald) who is now accompanied by massive henchman, Davus (Tom Davis). A modern comedy in an ancient setting. Follow the antics of these three under achievers on their desperate quest to live the 'when in Rome' maxim to the full. Featuring special Guest Stars Simon Callow, Shaun Williamson, Neil Stuke, Lauren Socha, Tim Key, James Fleet and Paul Ritter.

Season 2
The Chariot S2, Ep1 22 Sep. 2014
Marcus and Stylax win big on the chariot race but Marcus fails to get a date with Cynthia so instead he takes out new resident Amada, unaware that she is a prostitute. Stylax uses his winnings to pose as a charioteer but cannot afford an actual chariot. He tries to blackmail Cornelius, husband of Flavia, when he sees a nude woman in his house but Cornelius explains that he is a sculptor and she is his model. Marcus ends up in Cynthia's bad books when she learns he has been with Amanda, whom she is trying to evict as a bad influence. Fortunately for Stylax Amanda helps...
The Best Men S2, Ep2 22 Sep. 2014
Office colleague Aurelius asks Marcus to be best man at his arranged marriage to the virginal Drusilla and to organize his stag night ,which turns out to be a dismal affair with only Marcus, Stylax and his depressed driving instructor and workmate Claudius in the party. Grumio tags along but gets stoned on a bag of hen bane seeds given him by the landlord to sell. The group goes to the Kitty Club where Cynthia is a waitress but they are thrown out after Aurelius tries to grab Cynthia and the night ends disastrously with the lads dissuading the driving instructor from ...
The Baby S2, Ep3 29 Sep. 2014
Grumio finds a baby behind the dustbins and takes her home to raise as his own, naming her Binny. Marcus is against their keeping her but is outvoted by Stylax who can claim paternity leave and engage the services of pretty wet-nurse Philippa. Cynthia, rehearsing for her one woman show about the Trojan Horse, complains that Binny keeps her awake at night and eventually even Grumio finds it too much. He takes Binny to the orphanage but is dismayed by the conditions there and brings her home. Fortunately the landlord's strong arm man the childless Davus and his wife are...
The Patron S2, Ep4 6 Oct. 2014
Grumio catches dysentery from eating an apple he picked up in a urinal but rather than pay for a doctor Marcus takes Cynthia's advice to hold a vigil with her, praying to the goddess Hygea since it allows them to kiss and he is not over-joyed when Grumio recovers. Stylax quits his job after meeting wealthy Gaius, who wants to be his patron and sponsor him as a charioteer. However, after wrongly assuming that Gaius's interest in him was sexual and fleeing from him he has to grovel to get his job back.
The New Slave S2, Ep5 13 Oct. 2014
On impulse Stylax buys a new slave Mushki. His efficiency and culinary skill impress Marcus but Stylax is worried that he is too attentive, bordering on the psychotic. Grumio is jealous and wanders off, getting caught and put in the slave auction but, still impressed by Mushki, Marcus is not keen to buy him back - until Mushki goes too far in taking drastic action against Cynthia and Metella, who have criticized him. Marcus has to face facts and cough up to get Grumio back.
The Candidate S2, Ep6 20 Oct. 2014
It's a public holiday in Rome for the local elections. Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio however is drawn towards another candidate Julius Priscus who's giving away free promotional plums.
The Phallus S2, Ep7 27 Oct. 2014
The boys bump into old school friend Fabianus, who is now a hot shot lawyer living the high life in Rome. Through him, Stylax reconnects with old flame Cordelia.
The Race S2, Ep8 3 Nov. 2014
Marcus and Stylax try to raise 3,000 denari to avoid Cynthia from being deported back to England and Grumio visits the landlord in prison through a sewage pipe.

PLEBS follows three desperate young men from the suburbs as they try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - a city that happens to be Ancient Rome.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 25 February, 2015.