Digging for Britain

5.0/1020101hReturning Series13 Seasons · 59 Episodes

Documentary

Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.

Released: Aug 19, 2010

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Seasons

Season 1

4 episodes

Season 2

4 episodes

Top Cast

Alice Roberts

Self - Presenter

Victoria Herridge

Self - Presenter

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