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.

East: Episode Image
Episode 1East

Alice Roberts tours the East of England, seeking out the biggest archaeological digs of the year and witnessing the uncovering of a hugely significant Roman mosaic. (S9, ep 1)

South: Episode Image
Episode 2South

The south of England offers rich pickings, including the earliest money made in Britain and a massive haul of Roman treasure. (S9, ep 2)

The North: Episode Image
Episode 3The North

Discover the most incredible archaeology from the north of Britain, including Scotland's oldest railway and one of the best-preserved Norman castles. (S9, ep 3)

The Midlands: Episode Image
Episode 4The Midlands

Alice Roberts heads to the Midlands to take a look at the best archaeological finds from the heart of England. (S9, ep 4)

West: Episode Image
Episode 5West

Professor Alice Roberts heads to the West of England to showcase some of archelogy's greatest recent finds, including a new Roman town. (S9, ep 5)

The North 2: Episode Image
Episode 6The North 2

The North Part Two: Another visit to the north for Alice, checking out evidence of early writing by the Picts in Scotland and a 3,000-year-old Bronze Age coffin. (S9, ep 6)

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