Digging for Britain (2010)

Episode Overview

Title: The Tudors Plot: Alice Roberts uncovers fascinating new insights into the Tudor period as she explores archaeological sites, including the location of Shakespeare's inaugural theater in Shoreditch and his final residence in Stratford-upon-Avon, where evidence highlights his frugal financial habits. In Wales, she collaborates with archaeologists who are investigating the true impact of Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. Meanwhile, along the banks of the Thames, the remnants of a lost royal palace come to light, revealing secrets of the past.