Digging for Britain

201112 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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Dr Alice Roberts examines the findings and research of British archaeologists over the course of a year. Includes ancient and modern sites, which span the length of Britain.

Viking Camp And Iron Age Gold: Episode Image
Episode 1Viking Camp And Iron Age Gold

Dr Alice Roberts explores the most exciting finds from West Britain. Iron Age gold in Britain is unearthed and a Viking camp is discovered. (S6, ep 1)

West: Episode Image
Episode 1West

Finds include a Viking camp, ancient gold and evidence of people living inside henges.

Caesar And Shipwrecks: Episode Image
Episode 2Caesar And Shipwrecks

Dr Alice Roberts explores the biggest collection of Roman writing tablets. A fort scattered with human skulls provides evidence of Caesar's invasion. (S6, ep 2)

East: Episode Image
Episode 2East

Finds include Britain's biggest Roman letter hoard, sunken treasure and Caesar's fort.

Vindolanda: Episode Image
Episode 3Vindolanda

Dr Alice Roberts joins a team of archaeologists as they attempt to restage a Roman cavalry tournament. (S6, ep 3)

North: Episode Image
Episode 3North

Finds include Roman writing tablets, a lost monastery and a rare Bronze Age weapons hoard.

The Horsemen of Hadrian's Wall: Episode Image
Episode 4The Horsemen of Hadrian's Wall

Dr Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman Army's cavalry as she journeys across Hadrian's Wall. (S6, ep 4)

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