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’s transatlantic slave trade past.

58 mins

6. Lost Mansions and Impaled Prisoners

Britain’s first Romani dig, a grisly Georgian discovery and a rare Roman funeral bed.

59 mins