Showcases the most extensive archaeological excavation in Pompeii for over a generation.

A fascinating insight into the most extensive archaeological excavation in the ancient city of Pompeii for over a generation. With exclusive access to the dig, the show follow a team of archaeologists and historians as they excavate an entire city block, uncovering new buildings, the incredible stories of the people who lived there and what happened to them during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

Pompeii: The New Dig is a new three-part series which offers a fascinating insight into the most extensive archaeological excavation in the ancient city of Pompeii for a generation. With unique access to the dig, the cameras follow a team of archaeologists as they excavate an entire city block in the north of the city uncovering new buildings, artefacts, frescoes and the incredible stories of the people who lived there and what happened to them during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.—BBC