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Pompeii: The New DigSeries 1
Episode 2 of 3

At Pompeii, a new excavation continues to unearth rich discoveries, while a pioneering new investigation finds evidence that some Pompeiians survived the eruption of AD 79.

The dig continues and the all-Italian team of archaeologists discover the remains of a horse harness. As they cannot find any remains of the horse, they wonder if it managed to escape Pompeii as the eruption began.

Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University joins the team as he seeks to trace those who might have escaped the city and determine the number of people who lived in Pompeii.

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59 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Feb 202519:00
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

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Credits

NarratorKate Fleetwood
ProducerMarco Gangarossa
EditorLawrence Axe
EditorChris Roots
Production ManagerJennifer Cambridge
Director of photographyEdoardo Anselmi
ComposerDimitri Scarlato
Series ProducerElena Mortelliti
Executive ProducerIan Hunt
Executive ProducerRichard Bradley
Production CompanyLion Television

Broadcasts

  • Mon 22 Apr 202421:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 22 Apr 202423:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 1 May 202403:05
    BBC Two
  • Fri 28 Feb 202519:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

Walk alongside an ancient Roman in this guided, interactive tour of Pompeii

Walk alongside an ancient Roman in this guided, interactive tour of Pompeii

Experience the sights and sounds of Pompeii in The OU's multimedia walk-around