WW2 Treasure Hunters
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WW2 Treasure Hunters pairs Britain's foremost amateur WW2 detectorist with Madness frontman Suggs, as they uncover historical finds from across the UK. Using state-of-the-art technology, original WW2 archives and maps, the pair work together to identify the best places to dig at forgotten sites, including former military bases, airfields, POW camps and barracks. Once located, they then go on to perform extensive digs to excavate the relics. As the artefacts are unearthed, the presenters turn detective, revealing the stories and people behind the finds. They meet with survivors, experts and historians to understand what happened at each of the locations.
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2 Seasons • 15 Episodes
2017 – 2018
Premiered: Mon, Oct 9, 2017
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Season 2, Episode 7: “D-Day Dress Rehearsal”
In 1944 the south west of England was packed with American troops training for D Day and Suggs and Stephen are on a mission to discover more about this friendly invasion. Digging at a stately home the team find plenty of evidence of the American troops’ training including the rooms where they were billeted, unchanged since 1944 and Suggs learns about how the GIs made themselves at home before discovering the intense and dangerous training the troops were put through on the beaches of North Devon. Stephen drives a half-track tank used on D Day as he discovers more about the wealth of military kit and vehicles that the Americans brought with them.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-08
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What is WW2 Treasure Hunters about?
WW2 Treasure Hunters pairs Britain's foremost amateur WW2 detectorist with Madness frontman Suggs, as they uncover historical finds from across the UK. Using state-of-the-art technology, original WW2 archives and maps, the pair work together to identify the best places to dig at forgotten sites, including former military bases, airfields, POW camps and barracks. Once located, they then go on to perform extensive digs to excavate the relics. As the artefacts are unearthed, the presenters turn detective, revealing the stories and people behind the finds. They meet with survivors, experts and historians to understand what happened at each of the locations.
How many seasons does WW2 Treasure Hunters have?
WW2 Treasure Hunters comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in WW2 Treasure Hunters?
Key cast members in WW2 Treasure Hunters include Suggs, Stephen Taylor.
Who created or directed WW2 Treasure Hunters?
WW2 Treasure Hunters was developed and directed by Not specified.