Hugh Dennis and a team of expert archaeologists excavate back gardens around Britain, in an attempt to uncover the lost history buried beneath our lawns and flower beds
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Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives
Clare Balding embarks on a pedal-powered odyssey across Britain to rediscover the magical world of 1950s cycling
In a landmark history series, Jeremy Paxman describes how the First World War transformed the lives of the British people, and helped shape modern Britain.
Hugh Dennis and Julia Bradbury's adventures in four stunning British landscapes. No matter where we are, the rocky upheavals of Britain's epic past are still with us, and still drive how we live.
Celebrities take a stroll in the great British outdoors with their faithful hound.
Historian Liz McIvor explores how Britain's expanding rail network was the spark to a social revolution, starting in the 1800s and continuing through to modern times.
Andrew Marr discovers why the Scotland he grew up in has changed so much politically, and whether, after the Brexit vote, we will see Scottish independence and the break-up of the UK.
The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens and Rome work without petrol, gas or electricity? Professor Wallace-Hadrill finds out.
Tim, Thom and Trevor had five weeks to travel from River Cottage to Land's End without any money. To survive they had to hunt for food for themselves and renewable electricity for their converted milkfloat - a three-ton, 1980’s electric milk float - top speed of 17 miles an hour. Get it right, and they’d eat like kings as they trundle through some of the most beautiful places in Britain. Get it wrong and they'd be starving, and going nowhere fast!
Actor Julie Walters rides upon the UK's most beautiful coastal railways.
David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.
Series which follows comedian Eddie Izzard rising to the challenge for Sport Relief by running an astonishing 43 marathons in 51 days
Series which celebrates an unlikely story of outstanding British aviation achievement at a time of national austerity, the breathtaking planes that were built and the remarkable men who flew them.
Robbie Coltrane has set himself a challenge to take a road trip across a Britain that we don't normally see. The route is from Scotland to the tip of Cornwall, stopping off at various locations - all on the scenic 'B' roads.
Using witness testimony, archive and archaeological evidence, this three-part series reveals the untold story of the preparations to defend World War Two Britain by the Home Guard.
Tony Robinson goes on a journey across Egypt where a series of incredible new tomb discoveries are being made.
US Youtube sensation Beau Ouimette, a river detectorist with over 30 years’ experience, and presenter and keen swimmer Rick Edwards search the UK’s waterways for archaeological finds. Using state-of-the-art technology, archive maps and contemporaneous accounts from the period, Beau and Rick perform the first underwater archaeological digs in some of the most exciting and iconic historical sites in Britain, often in dangerous and fast-flowing water.
The three-part series tells the story of British architects Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Michael Hopkins and Terry Farrell.
The presenter leads a six-strong team across Europe to track down lost relics from the Second World War. These men are real experts - and real friends - and have teamed up to discover the secrets of the conflict.
Britain at Low Tide explores remarkable stories that are revealed when the tide goes out
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5 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1: Benwell, Newcastle | Feb 17, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2: Masham, North Yorkshire | Feb 24, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3: Lenton, Nottingham | Mar 3, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4: South Shields | Mar 10, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Maidstone, Kent | Mar 17, 2021 | 0.0 |
5 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | Episode 1: Falkirk | Dec 29, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2: Stretton, Staffordshire | Jan 5, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3: Devizes, Wiltshire | Jan 12, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4: Beningbrough | Jan 19, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5: West Derby, Liverpool | Jan 26, 2022 | 0.0 |
5 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | Episode 2: Odiham, Hampshire | Apr 11, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2: Oldham, Greater Manchester | Apr 18, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3: King's Lynn, Norfolk | Apr 25, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4: Oswestry, Shropshire | May 2, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5: Coventry | May 9, 2022 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | Cornwall | Jun 15, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | North Yorkshire | Jun 22, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Newcastle | Jun 29, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Nottinghamshire | Jul 6, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Bognor Regis | Jul 13, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Best of The Great British Dig | Jul 20, 2023 | 0.0 |