Digging for Britain

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Digging for Britain

A small island with a big history. Professor Alice Roberts reveals the fascinating world hidden beneath our feet, showcasing the latest finds of dedicated archaeologists.

Series 6: 1. West (58 mins)

1. Saxon Gold and Buried Coins
An incredible Anglo-Saxon sword, a Roman sarcophagus and an exquisite coin hoard.
59 mins
2. Dinosaur Highway and Roman Sauna
The discovery of a set of large footprints, a Roman sauna and Iron Age innovations.
58 mins
3. Island Treasures
Secrets of a 5,000-year-old tomb, the wreck of a WWI warship and how Neanderthals hunted.
58 mins
4. Roman Crime and Ancient DNA
A Roman crime is uncovered, and ancient DNA solves a medieval mystery.
59 mins
5. Chariots and Slaves
A vast Roman building, an Iron Age chariot and Devon鈥檚 transatlantic slave trade past.
58 mins
6. Lost Mansions and Impaled Prisoners
Britain鈥檚 first Romani dig, a grisly Georgian discovery and a rare Roman funeral bed.
59 mins

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