Digging for Britain

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Prof Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs.

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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Alice Roberts

Raksha Dave

Gerard Evans

Emma Parkins

Eamon Hardy

Nick Gillam-Smith

Tom Ranson

Digging for Britain: Series 7: Iron Age Revealed

Iron Age Revealed

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Archaeologists unearth Iron Age Britain’s most spectacular burial in Yorkshire.

Alice Roberts follows archaeologists as they excavate Iron Age Britain’s most spectacular grave – a Yorkshire chariot burial.

Alice Roberts follows the excavation of Iron Age Britain’s most spectacular grave. A team of archaeologists in East Yorkshire have uncovered the remains of only the third upright chariot burial ever found in Britain, and the only chariot burial ever found in this country with the chariot harnessed to two standing ponies. This sensational find is the lead dig for the Digging for Britain Iron Age special.

Digging for Britain: Series 7

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Professor Alice Roberts explores 2018's most exciting archaeological finds.

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