Education/Science/Factual TopicsHD
Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 5 Episode 2 of 3

Quick Summary

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs in the north of Britain

About This Program

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs in the north of Britain, where finds include Scottish man-made islands that help paint a picture of Stone Age tech and evidence for the first Roman siege in the UK. There's also a look at Lindisfarne, which was violently sacked by the Vikings 1,000 years ago

Digging for Britain broadcasts on Sky History 2 at 2:00pm, Thursday, 1 January 2026.

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Runtime60 mins