TV series
Britain's Biggest Dig
2020, English, on BBC Two.
Profiling two of the massive archaeological digs along the 150-mile route of HS2, the UK’s new high-speed rail link, ahead of its start of construction. These cemetery excavations reveal forgotten stories of the rich and poor, and how Georgian-era London and industrial Birmingham left their mark on the thousands of skeletons buried there.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Britain's Biggest Dig is streaming on Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 29 September 2020
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 15 September 2020
- Last aired
- 29 September 2020
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Britain's Biggest Dig: quick answers
Is Britain's Biggest Dig worth watching?
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How many seasons of Britain's Biggest Dig are there?
Britain's Biggest Dig has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Britain's Biggest Dig finished?
Yes. Britain's Biggest Dig ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Britain's Biggest Dig on?
Britain's Biggest Dig is streaming on Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Britain's Biggest Dig parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Britain's Biggest Dig?
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