Digging for Britain — Season 1
Join archaeologist Dr. Alice Roberts as she immerses herself in a vibrant year uncovering Britain’s hidden past. This series offers an intimate look at archaeological digs and fascinating investigations across the country, following Dr. Roberts as she connects discoveries and brings ancient stories to life.
Roman Britain yields a wealth of enigmatic discoveries. Among them are the grim remains of ninety-seven infants, found along the banks of the Thames, a remarkable hoard of Roman coins unearthed in Somerset, and the unusual burial of a man i…
Her travels span the distance from Orkney to Devon, traversing land, sea, and sky. This year, flint tools discovered in Norfolk push back the known timeline of human presence there by 200,000 years, suggesting habitation as far back as a…
The Anglo-Saxons reshaped our island and ushered in a period often called the Dark Ages. But were they truly simply barbarians? Dr. Alice Roberts continues her archaeological exploration throughout the year, examining pivotal sites that …
Alice Roberts explores recent discoveries illuminating the Tudor period. Her journey takes her to excavations at Shakespeare’s original theatre in London’s Shoreditch and his final residence in Stratford-upon-Avon, where archaeological find…
