The terrifying last moments of a city caught in a volcanic death trap. On August 24 AD79 the city of Pompeii came to a devastating end as the mighty Vesuvius erupted, showering inhabitants with ash, smoke and rock. Some escaped, but those who remained were entombed forever as they fell. Combining dramatic reconstructions, expert investigations, and lavish CGIs, following a cast of key characters including lovers, soldiers, slaves, and families, this film recreates a vivid and engaging account of the last day of Pompeii.
A BBC/TLC/NDR co-production in association with France 2
Producers Peter Nicholson, Ailsa Orr; Executive Producer Michael Mosley
Also available: interactive programme support website; Pompeii - The Last Day attracted 10.1 million viewers (a 39% audience share), making it the highest rating specialist factual programme on the BBC since Walking With Dinosaurs
"A powerful, moving, licence-justifying work of genius" The Sun
