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Naples

Italy's Invisible CitiesSeries 1
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Documentary series. Using the latest 3D technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history in Naples from its earliest Greek and Roman origins.

Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover 2,500 years of hidden history in Naples, from its earliest Greek and Roman origins.

They explore how the volcano of Mount Vesuvius both nurtured the region and exacted a terrible price on the local population. They also delve into a labyrinth of fascinating underground spaces that helped build and sustain the city.

59 minutes

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Mon 14 Jul 202515:15
BBC Two

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Credits

PresenterAlexander Armstrong
PresenterMichael Scott
Series ProducerHarvey Lilley
DirectorHarvey Lilley
Executive ProducerChris Granlund

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Jan 201721:00
    BBC One
  • Tue 10 Jan 201723:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Wed 11 Jan 201700:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland HD & Wales HD only
  • Wed 11 Jan 201700:35
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Thu 12 Jan 201702:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 27 Jan 201816:15
    BBC Two
  • Mon 30 Jul 201820:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 1 Aug 201801:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 30 Mar 201920:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 7 Jan 202020:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 8 Jan 202002:20
    BBC Four
  • Wed 28 Oct 202016:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 3 Apr 202122:50
    BBC Four
  • Tue 12 Jul 202215:45
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 12 Feb 202316:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 5 Jun 202320:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 6 Jun 202301:50
    BBC Four
  • Sun 7 Apr 202416:25
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Sun 7 Apr 202418:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Mon 14 Jul 202515:15
    BBC Two except Scotland

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