The three leads of Plebs are Tom Rosenthal as Marcus, Ryan Sampson as Stylax, and Tom Basden as Grumio. The sitcom follows these three young men navigating life in ancient Rome.
Main cast
- MarcusTom Rosenthal1-4Main
- StylaxRyan Sampson1-4Main
- GrumioTom Basden1-4Main
Supporting cast
- Narrator (voice)Joel Fry1-4Supp
- CynthiaCatherine Shepherd1-2Supp
- AgrippaMichael Fenton Stevens1Supp
- LepidusJon Pointing3-4Supp
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Plebs is a British sitcom set in ancient Rome, focusing on the misadventures of three friends: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Stylax (Ryan Sampson), and their slave Grumio (Tom Basden). The series aired on ITV2 from 2013 to 2019, with four series and a Christmas special.
FAQs
Who plays Marcus in Plebs?
Marcus is played by Tom Rosenthal.
Who plays Stylax in Plebs?
Stylax is played by Ryan Sampson.
Who plays Grumio in Plebs?
Grumio is played by Tom Basden.
How many series of Plebs are there?
There are 4 series and a Christmas special.
What channel was Plebs on?
Plebs aired on ITV2.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026