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Digging for Britain

Series Overview

Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

13 Seasons • 59 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2010 – Present

Premiered: Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Season 13, Episode 6: “A Cornish Legend and an Ancient Wishing Well”

Tantalising clues to the ancient origin story of St Michael’s Mount, rare Roman cavalry swords with hidden secrets and a wishing well of coins at a promontory fort in Pembrokeshire.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Producers

Ian Hunt, Rory Wheeler, Edward Hart, Susannah Zeff

Department Leadership Roster

Ian Hunt

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Digging for Britain

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Digging for Britain about?

Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.

How many seasons does Digging for Britain have?

Digging for Britain comprises 13 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Digging for Britain?

Key cast members in Digging for Britain include Alice Roberts, Victoria Herridge.

Who created or directed Digging for Britain?

Digging for Britain was developed and directed by Not specified.