The BEST episodes of Pompidou

Every episode of Pompidou ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pompidou!

Pompidou is a BBC comedy series in which Matt Lucas plays an elderly oddball aristocrat who has fallen on hard times.

Last Updated: 4/26/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended

7.92

12 votes

#1 - Cold

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/5/2015

It's cold. The electric heater in the caravan is bust, and the repairman won't come to fix it. The only thing left to do is go on holiday, but with no money Pompidou and Hove must get creative

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7.60

10 votes

#2 - The Date

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/2015

It's Valentine's Day, and Pompidou wants a date. A chance meeting with a lady from a dating agency means his wish might just come true, but Pompidou's idea of romance isn't to everyone's tastes.

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7.27

11 votes

#3 - Hoarder

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2015

Pompidou's hoarded too much junk, and Hove's had enough. Hove attempts to shift some of the clutter at a church hall fete, but Pompidou will do anything it takes to ensure he keeps it all.

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7.18

11 votes

#4 - The Bowl

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/2015

Pompidou realises a bowl he gave to a friend is worth a million pounds. We see Pompidou and Hove do everything from a haggling in a charity shop to trying their hand at pottery to reclaim it.

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6.50

10 votes

#5 - Lottery

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2015

Pompidou believes that he’s won the lottery, but Hove’s the real winner. A transformation in Hove sees Pompidou bereft, but he won’t allow that to last long.

5.40

20 votes

#6 - Hunger

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2015

Pompidou, his butler Hove and their afghan hound Marion are hungry. There's no food in their caravan and no money either. A desperate attempt to find something to eat sees Hove end up in a sticky situation. It's up to Pompidou to get him out.

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