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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.

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The Roman Emperor’s Bathhouse
Series 11 1. The Roman Emperor’s Bathhouse
Digs in northern Britain reveal a Roman emperor’s lost bathhouse, the sunken treasures of medieval pilgrims and a formidable fortress perched on top of a Scottish mountain.
Your Time
Thu 23 Jul · 19:00
UK
Thu 23 Jul · 19:00
Upcoming Release
Digging for Britain
In central England, an RAF airbase with a Roman past, a forgotten medieval nunnery, a gold pendant from a 7th-century grave and a pub with a very long history of hospitality.
Your Time
Thu 30 Jul · 19:00
UK
Thu 30 Jul · 19:00
Channel
BBC Two
Recent
Episode
The Roman Emperor’s Bathhouse
Series 11 1. The Roman Emperor’s Bathhouse
Digs in northern Britain reveal a Roman emperor’s lost bathhouse, the sunken treasures of medieval pilgrims and a formidable fortress perched on top of a Scottish mountain.
Time
Your Time
Thu 23 Jul · 19:00
UK
Thu 23 Jul · 19:00
Channel
BBC Two
Upcoming Release
Episode
Digging for Britain
In central England, an RAF airbase with a Roman past, a forgotten medieval nunnery, a gold pendant from a 7th-century grave and a pub with a very long history of hospitality.
Time
Your Time
Thu 30 Jul · 19:00
UK
Thu 30 Jul · 19:00

Available for Streaming

Series 7 1. North

1. North

Alice Roberts celebrates the biggest and best archaeological discoveries of 2018 from the north of the UK.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 28 Nov 2018
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 01 Oct 2026)
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Series 7 2. West

2. West

Alice Roberts shares archaeological discoveries from the west of the UK, including the biggest maritime excavation since the Mary Rose, a Roman bath house and a German camp.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 5 Dec 2018
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 01 Oct 2026)
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Series 7 3. East

3. East

This year’s best archaeological finds from the east of the UK: a monument as old as Stonehenge, a dig at the site of Britain’s first tank battle and some disturbing Roman burials.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 12 Dec 2018
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 01 Oct 2026)
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Series 7 4. Iron Age Revealed

4. Iron Age Revealed

Alice Roberts follows archaeologists as they excavate Iron Age Britain’s most spectacular grave – a Yorkshire chariot burial.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 19 Dec 2018
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 01 Oct 2026)
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Digging for Britain FAQs

When is Digging for Britain next on?

The next broadcast of Digging for Britain airs at Thu 30 Jul · 19:00(UK: Thu 30 Jul · 19:00) on BBC Two.

Which channel is Digging for Britain next on?

Digging for Britain returns on BBC Two next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

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