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Naples

Italy's Invisible Cities Series 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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Sun 7 Apr 2024 18:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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Credits

Presenter Alexander Armstrong
Presenter Michael Scott
Series Producer Harvey Lilley
Director Harvey Lilley
Executive Producer Chris Granlund

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Jan 2017 21:00
    BBC One
  • Tue 10 Jan 2017 23:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Wed 11 Jan 2017 00:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland HD & Wales HD only
  • Wed 11 Jan 2017 00:35
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Thu 12 Jan 2017 02:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 27 Jan 2018 16:15
    BBC Two
  • Mon 30 Jul 2018 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 1 Aug 2018 01:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 30 Mar 2019 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 7 Jan 2020 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 8 Jan 2020 02:20
    BBC Four
  • Wed 28 Oct 2020 16:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 3 Apr 2021 22:50
    BBC Four
  • Tue 12 Jul 2022 15:45
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 12 Feb 2023 16:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 5 Jun 2023 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 6 Jun 2023 01:50
    BBC Four
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024 16:25
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024 18:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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