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Britain's Biggest Dig

20201 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Profiling two of the massive archaeological digs along the 150-mile route of HS2, the UK’s new high-speed rail link, ahead of its start of construction. These cemetery excavations reveal forgotten stories of the rich and poor, and how…

DirectorHarvey Lilley
ProducersIzzy Charman·Bill Locke

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 15, 2020
E2
Episode 2
Sep 22, 2020
E3
Episode 3
Sep 29, 2020

Cast · Directed by Harvey Lilley

ARAlice Roberts
Alice Roberts
Self - Presenter
YKYasmin Khan
Yasmin Khan
Self - Presenter

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Britain's Biggest Dig — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Britain's Biggest Dig?

Britain's Biggest Dig is streaming on AcornTV and Acorn TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Britain's Biggest Dig on Netflix?

No, Britain's Biggest Dig is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on AcornTV and Acorn TV.

Is Britain's Biggest Dig on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Britain's Biggest Dig isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on AcornTV and Acorn TV instead.

Where can I watch Britain's Biggest Dig for free?

Britain's Biggest Dig is available on AcornTV and Acorn TV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Britain's Biggest Dig?

Britain's Biggest Dig has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Britain's Biggest Dig out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Britain's Biggest Dig are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Britain's Biggest Dig?

No — Britain's Biggest Dig ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.