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Total number of episodes:8Last broadcast:05/12/2013 at 20:00
Rating:3.0 of 5 (8x)
December 2013

Episode 8

3.0 35 x
Series that unearths some hidden treasures. Katherine Jenkins discovers the story behind a trove of Iron Age jewellery, and Mary Ann Ochota goes diving off the Isles of Scilly.
November 2013

Episode 7

3.0 39 x
The history show with Michael Buerk and Bettany Hughes. Michael Portillo tells the story behind two tiny toy soldiers, and Bettany Hughes hears about Scotland's biggest gold find.

Episode 6

3.0 32 x
Michael Buerk and Bettany Hughes present the history show. Mariella Frostrup visits Germany on the trail of an English saint, and Ekow Eshun examines a 17th century grooming aid.

Episode 5

3.0 51 x
Presented by Michael Buerk and historian Bettany Hughes. The discovery of a hoard of coins leads Lord Prescott to realise that political spin started much earlier than he thought.

Episode 4

3.0 39 x
Series unearthing the UK's hidden treasures. Kate Williams learns about Northern Ireland's most amazing gold find ever, and Kevin Whateley partakes in a Bronze Age music session.
October 2013

Episode 3

3.0 43 x
Unearthing the UK's hidden treasures, with Michael Buerk and Bettany Hughes. Astrologer Russell Grant delves into the star sign of a famous Roman emperor.

Episode 2

3.0 35 x
Unearthing the UK's hidden treasures, with Michael Buerk and Bettany Hughes. Vic Reeves tries to unlock the mystery of an ancient helmet.

Episode 1

3.0 62 x
Michael Buerk and Bettany Hughes present a new series of the show that unearths some of the UK's hidden treasures. James Purefoy discovers the story behind an ancient sword.
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