Digging Up Britain's Past

20191 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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Presenters Helen Skelton and Alex Langlands explore some of the most fascinating periods of British history through current archaeological excavations around the country.

The Lost Roman Town: Episode Image
Episode 1The Lost Roman Town

Romans: Silchester is one of the best preserved Roman sites in Britain. Why did Rome's infamous emperor Nero stamp his mark on the town? (S2, ep 2)

HMS Invincible: Episode Image
Episode 2HMS Invincible

Invincible: For more than 260 years, HMS Invincible lay at the bottom of the Solent. Now, archaeologists are diving beneath the waves to learn more about this game-changing ship. (S2, ep 3)

Game of Thrones: Episode Image
Episode 3Game of Thrones

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops. (S2, ep 4)

Bridgewater: Episode Image
Episode 4Bridgewater

The Industrial Revolution: The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal. (S2, ep 5)

The Real War Horse: Episode Image
Episode 5The Real War Horse

Uncovering the stories behind a Yorkshire garrison's stables and the horse the Germans could not kill. (S2, ep 6)

Elizabeth I: Episode Image
Episode 6Elizabeth I

Elizabeth: In 1592, Elizabeth I visited Sudeley Castle where a spectacular garden was created. 500 hundred years later, a team of archaeologists hunt for this lost gem. (S2, ep 1)

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