Digging for Britain (2010)

Episode Overview

Set against the backdrop of a sprawling first-century Roman estate, this episode explores the legendary warhorses that altered history, delves into a medieval whodunit, and visits the prosperous farm of Isaac Newton's mother. Viewers will uncover thousands of animal remains unearthed from a Roman agricultural site, alongside a 300-million-year-old forest that played a pivotal role in shaping the modern landscape.