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Digging for Britain: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Digging for Britain is a UK adventure and history series from BBC iPlayer, running since 2010, with 13 seasons and 59 episodes.
Digging for Britain is still running; the latest episode aired on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Digging for Britain seasons (13 seasons, 59 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | August 19, 2010 | September 10, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 4 | September 9, 2011 | September 30, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 3 | February 3, 2015 | February 17, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 3 | March 10, 2016 | March 24, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 3 | December 6, 2016 | December 20, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 4 | November 22, 2017 | December 13, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 4 | November 28, 2018 | December 19, 2018 |
| Season 8 | 4 | November 20, 2019 | December 11, 2019 |
| Season 9 | 6 | January 4, 2022 | January 13, 2022 |
| Season 10 | 6 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 |
| Season 11 | 6 | January 2, 2024 | January 2, 2024 |
| Season 12 | 6 | January 7, 2025 | January 7, 2025 |
| Season 13 | 6 | January 7, 2026 | January 7, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC iPlayer.
Common questions
How many seasons of Digging for Britain are there?
Digging for Britain has 13 seasons and 59 episodes, first airing on Thursday, August 19, 2010.
Is Digging for Britain still on?
Digging for Britain is still running; the latest episode aired on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
What channel is Digging for Britain on in the UK?
Digging for Britain airs on BBC iPlayer, a streaming service.
Who stars in Digging for Britain?
The main cast includes Alice Roberts, Naoíse Mac Sweeney, Stuart Prior, Onyeka Nubia.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.