The set used for "Plebs" is in Bulgaria and is borrowed from Hollywood movie production companies who build sets for films. The cast work their schedules around the Hollywood actors' days off.
The series is co-written by Tom Basden who plays the role of Aurelius, whose job is to serve water to workers in the copy room of a grain company's offices.
The series takes place from 27 BC to 24 BC.
The series is mainly filmed in Bulgaria.
At least two actors in Plebs, David Bamber and Karl Johnson, also had prominent roles in the more dramatic treatment of the period: "Rome". Bamber who played Strabo the Weatherist in series 3 episode 8 was Cicero in "Rome", and Johnson who played the Judge in Series 2 # 7 was Cato in "Rome".