TV series
Digging for Britain
2010–, English, on BBC Two.
Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.
- Seasons
- 13
- Episodes
- 59
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Digging for Britain is streaming on Magellan TV in India.
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Latest episode
S13 E6: A Cornish Legend and an Ancient Wishing Well
Aired 5 February 2026
Seasons 13
Season 1
2010 · 4 episodes
Season 2
2011 · 4 episodes
Season 3
2015 · 3 episodes
Season 4
2016 · 3 episodes · 9.5/10
Season 5
2016 · 3 episodes
Season 6
2017 · 4 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 7
2018 · 4 episodes
Season 8
2019 · 4 episodes
Season 9
2022 · 6 episodes
Season 10
2023 · 6 episodes
Season 11
2024 · 6 episodes
Series 12
2025 · 6 episodes
Series 13
2026 · 6 episodes
Specials
2015 · 5 episodes
Cast & crew
- Alice RobertsSelf - Presenter · 59 ep
- Stuart PriorSelf - Reporter · 20 ep
- Onyeka NubiaCast · 12 ep
- Victoria HerridgeSelf - Presenter · 6 ep
- Richard OsgoodSelf - MoD Archaeologist · 6 ep
- Naoíse Mac SweeneyHerself - Location Reporter · 4 ep
- Raksha DaveHerself - Reporter · 4 ep
- Matt WilliamsHimself - Presenter · 3 ep
- Andrew BirleySelf · 3 ep
- Yasmin KhanSelf - Expert · 2 ep
- Megan RussellSelf - Expert · 2 ep
- Naomi SykesSelf - Expert · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 August 2010
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-14
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Digging for Britain: quick answers
Is Digging for Britain worth watching?
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How many seasons of Digging for Britain are there?
Digging for Britain has 13 seasons and 59 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Digging for Britain finished?
Digging for Britain is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Digging for Britain on?
Digging for Britain is streaming on Magellan TV in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Digging for Britain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Digging for Britain is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Digging for Britain?
If you liked Digging for Britain, try Antiques Roadshow, Mysteries at the Museum, American Experience.