Alice Roberts
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Series
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Synopsis
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.
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1. Episode 1Now viewing2020-09-151hIn advance of the construction of HS2, the biggest ever cemetery excavation in Britain reveals the forgotten stories of rich and poor in Georgian London.
2. Episode 22020-09-221hProfessor Alice Roberts and Dr Yasmin Khan dig deeper through the excavations at St James’s burial ground on the hunt for the lost explorer who extended Britain’s empire across the globe.
3. Episode 32020-09-2959mWorking-class Victorians made Birmingham one of the most important industrial cities on the planet. Professor Roberts and Dr Khan present discoveries ranging from skeletons bearing mysterious cut marks to the rise of the real Peaky Blinders.
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Yasmin Khan
Self - Presenter
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Is Britain's Biggest Dig available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Britain's Biggest Dig have?
Britain's Biggest Dig has 1 season and 3 episodes.
When did Britain's Biggest Dig first air?
Britain's Biggest Dig first aired in 2020.
Is Britain's Biggest Dig still running?
Britain's Biggest Dig's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Britain's Biggest Dig?
Britain's Biggest Dig is classified as Documentary.