Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 4 of 6
Quick Summary
Life during the Black Death
About This Program
Helen Skelton and Alex Langlands head to the village of Poulton in Cheshire to see a location where archaeologists have dug up nearly 1,000 human skeletons. The remains have revealed secrets about life during the Black Death, including signs of backbreaking agricultural work, poor nutrition and battles
Digging Up Britain's Past broadcasts on 5SELECT at 6:00pm, Wednesday, 7 January 2026. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Runtime60 mins