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Digging for Britain: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) adventure and history series (2010–present), 13 seasons.

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Digging for Britain is an adventure and history series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2010 with 13 seasons and 59 episodes. Digging for Britain is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 7, 2026.

U.S. premiere
January 7, 2026
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
All at once
Episodes
6

Where to watch Digging for Britain season 13 in the U.S.

WhereHowWhenNotes
BBC (U.K.) Streaming, all at onceAntenna / cable Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1]

Season 13 episode schedule

Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Scottish Massacre and 70s Skate Park [1] All episodes same day Listed
2 Our Rarest Find and Biggest Dig [1] All episodes same day Listed
3 A Mysterious Bone Box and Admiral Nelson's Favourite Ship [1] All episodes same day Listed
4 England's Last Anglo-Saxon King and Scotland's First Whisky [1] All episodes same day Listed
5 Medieval Murder and Roman Pets [1] All episodes same day Listed
6 A Cornish Legend and an Ancient Wishing Well [1] All episodes same day Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Digging for Britain

Digging for Britain is an adventure and history series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2010 with 13 seasons and 59 episodes. Digging for Britain is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 7, 2026.

Season 13: Season 13 of Digging for Britain aired on January 7, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

  • Network / service: BBC iPlayer (first aired August 19, 2010)
  • Official site: bbc.co.uk
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Alice Roberts (Presenter), Naoíse Mac Sweeney (Reporter), Stuart Prior (Reporter), Onyeka Nubia (Reporter), Raksha Dave (Archaeologist /Reporter)

All seasons

Season 13

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Season 13 of Digging for Britain aired on January 7, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 12

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Season 12 of Digging for Britain aired on January 7, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 11

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Season 11 of Digging for Britain aired on January 2, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 10

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Season 10 of Digging for Britain aired on January 1, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 9

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Season 9 of Digging for Britain aired from January 4, 2022 to January 13, 2022 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 8

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Season 8 of Digging for Britain aired from November 20, 2019 to December 11, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

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Season 7

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Season 7 of Digging for Britain aired from November 28, 2018 to December 19, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

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Season 6

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Season 6 of Digging for Britain aired from November 22, 2017 to December 13, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

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Season 5

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Season 5 of Digging for Britain aired from December 6, 2016 to December 20, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (3 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of Digging for Britain aired from March 10, 2016 to March 24, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (3 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Digging for Britain aired from February 3, 2015 to February 17, 2015 on BBC (U.K.) (3 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of Digging for Britain aired from September 9, 2011 to September 30, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of Digging for Britain aired from August 19, 2010 to September 10, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Digging for Britain are there?

Digging for Britain has 13 seasons and 59 episodes listed, with the first airing on August 19, 2010.

Is Digging for Britain still on?

Digging for Britain is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 7, 2026.

Where can I watch Digging for Britain?

Digging for Britain originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

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