Weather followed by Pompeii
Introduced by Professor Barry Cunliffe
Feasts and orgies were in full swing in Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum when they were ended abruptly by the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in AD79. The houses, temples and theatres were buried by a mass of molten lava and remained hidden for nearly 2,000 years until excavations revealed the wonderfully preserved buildings of Roman times. Professor Barry Cunliffe takes you through these uniquely complete streets and tells how the people lived then - and how little life has changed in the Bay of Naples today.
Produced by JULIA CAVE
Executive producer PAUL JOHNSTONE (R)