Season 1

Dan and Kate explore the working lives of Pompeii's people - from the very rich to the very poor - with the town a hive of activity as almost everyone, from wealthy merchants to lowly slaves, made a living.

Dan and Kate Lister discover what everyday life was really like for the people who lived in Pompeii over 2000 years ago and the unusual ways they earnt a crust.

Dan and Kate Lister explore what Romans got up to in their spare time - from an open-air gym and public baths to Pompeii's massive theatres and the bloody gladiatorial games.

Dan and Kate Lister discover that crime and violence were a daily threat - muggings were commonplace, and a day of entertainment could even end in mass murder.