Digging for Britain is an archaeological documentary series that takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the United Kingdom's most significant excavations and historical discoveries. Presented by Professor Alice Roberts alongside archaeologist Matt Williams, the show provides an annual survey of the country's most exciting archaeological finds. Each series explores diverse sites across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, uncovering everything from ancient settlements and Roman ruins to medieval treasures and prehistoric artifacts. The presenters visit active dig sites, interview leading archaeologists, and examine newly unearthed objects that shed light on Britain's rich and complex past. Through expert analysis and cutting-edge scientific techniques, the series pieces together stories of the people who inhabited the British Isles throughout history. From Bronze Age burial sites to Viking hoards, the show celebrates the dedicated work of archaeologists and volunteers who help reveal the hidden layers of Britain's archaeological heritage, making ancient history accessible and engaging for modern audiences.
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13×6 |
A Cornish Legend and an Ancient Wishing Well |
Jan 7, 2026 |
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13×5 |
Medieval Murder and Roman Pets |
Jan 7, 2026 |
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13×4 |
England's Last Anglo-Saxon King and Scotland's First Whisky |
Jan 7, 2026 |
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13×3 |
A Mysterious Bone Box and Admiral Nelson's Favourite Ship |
Jan 7, 2026 |
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13×2 |
Our Rarest Find and Biggest Dig |
Jan 7, 2026 |
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13×1 |
Scottish Massacre and 70s Skate Park |
Jan 7, 2026 |
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season 12 |
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season 11 |
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11×6 |
Forgotten Fortresses and Lost Villages |
Jan 2, 2024 |
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11×5 |
3000-Year-Old Shoes and Giant Axeheads |
Jan 2, 2024 |
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11×4 |
A Roman Mystery and Waterloo's Disappearing Dead |
Jan 2, 2024 |
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A Norman Panic Room and a Mesolithic Fish Trap |
Jan 2, 2024 |
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Anglo-Saxon Gold and Rebellious Nuns |
Jan 2, 2024 |
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The Roman Emperor's Bathhouse |
Jan 2, 2024 |
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season 10 |
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season 9 |
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season 8 |
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season 7 |
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season 6 |
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season 1 |
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