Britain's Secret Treasures

E1 • Episode 1

1. 22 min
2. TV-PG
3. CC
4. HD

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.

E2 • Episode 2

1. 22 min
2. TV-PG
3. CC
4. HD

Vic Reeves tries to unlock the mystery of an ancient helmet.

E3 • Episode 3

1. 21 min
2. TV-G
3. CC
4. HD

Astrologer Russell Grant delves into the star sign of a famous Roman emperor.

E4 • Episode 4

1. 22 min
2. TV-G
3. CC
4. HD

Kate Williams learns about Northern Ireland's most amazing gold find ever, and Kevin Whateley partakes in a Bronze Age music session.

E5 • Episode 5

1. 22 min
2. TV-PG
3. CC
4. HD

The discovery of a hoard of coins leads Lord Prescott to realise that political spin started much earlier than he thought.

E6 • Episode 6

1. 21 min
2. TV-PG
3. CC
4. HD

Mariella Frostrup visits Germany on the trail of an English saint, and Ekow Eshun examines a 17th century grooming aid.

E7 • Episode 7

1. 22 min
2. TV-G
3. CC
4. HD

Michael Portillo tells the story behind two tiny toy soldiers, and Bettany Hughes hears about Scotland's biggest gold find.

E8 • Episode 8

1. 21 min
2. TV-G
3. CC
4. HD

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.