Digging for Britain

2011•12 series•Entertainment / 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.

Episode 1Vindolanda and WWII Spitfire

The team search for remains of the crashed WWII Spitfire and discover parts of the cockpit. (1 of 4)

Episode 1North

The biggest and best archaeological discoveries of 2018 from the north of the UK.

Episode 2Roman Bathhouse and Hessian Camp

Alice Roberts shares archaeological discoveries from the west of the UK, including a Roman bath house and a German camp. (2 of 4)

Episode 2West

Alice Roberts investigates archaeological discoveries from the west of the UK.

Episode 3Stone Age Engineering and Battle of Bullecourt

Finds from the East include a monument as old as Stonehenge and some disturbing Roman burials. (3 of 4)

Episode 3East

Prof Alice Roberts investigates this year’s best archaeological discoveries from the east.

Episode 4Iron Age Chariot

Alice Roberts follows archaeologists as they excavate Iron Age Britain's most spectacular grave - a Yorkshire chariot burial. (4 of 4)

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