people were found during excavations either on the beach or inside the boat houses. Additionally, unlike Pompeii, when the pyroclastic surges hit Herculaneum, people there were instantly killed, whereas most Pompeians slowly suffocated, although some died instantly. Cast Gallery References External links Official Press Release at BBC Press Office Official Press Pack at BBC Press Office Pompeii in popular culture BBC television docudramas Discovery Channel original programming Documentary films about volcanoes Emmy Award-winning programs 2003 television specials Films set in Campania Films set in ancient Rome Films set in 79 AD BBC television documentaries about prehistoric and ancient history