Digging for Britain

2010 – nowShow13 seasons59 episodesTV-14

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A wholesome, wondrous documentary series about history and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

13 seasons · 59 episodes · best: S1E4 "The Tudors" 8.8

Episodes

8.1
7.8
7.2
8.1
7.7
7.9
7.6
7.5
7.1
7.4
7.3
7.8
7.4

Story

Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.

Feels like

  • Archaeology Documentary
  • British History
  • Educational Series
  • Engaging Host
  • Historical Discoveries
  • Informative & Insightful
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heritage Exploration
  • Slow-Paced

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

August 19, 2010 · February 5, 2026 · Still running

First aired
August 19, 2010
Latest episode
February 5, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
13 seasons · 59 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
89 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Digging for Britain?"

Questions about Digging for Britain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Digging for Britain worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8.3).

Which season of Digging for Britain is best?

Seasons 1 and 4, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 9 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is The Tudors (season 1, episode 4) at 8.8, and the lowest is West (season 9, episode 5) at 6.7.

Is Digging for Britain okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Digging for Britain?

59 h

About 59 hours: 59 episodes in 13 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2010, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Digging for Britain?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Digging for Britain?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.