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Meet the Ancestors: The Black Hand

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Archaeologist Julian Richards profiles our ancient forebears using modern forensic techniques.

In the early sixties, a Cheshire farmer discovered a human jawbone in afield. The find remained a mystery until last summer when archaeologists dug up the field and found the graves of medieval landowners.
Last in the series; a new series will be shown next year.
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BBC Book Offer: Meet the Ancestors (RRP £17.99), written by Julian Richards to accompany the series, is available for £15.99 including P&P. To order call [number removed] or send a cheque, payable to RT Offers, to: [address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Julian Richards
Producer:
Sian Griffiths
Series Producer:
Ian Potts
Source: Radio Times

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