Meet the Ancestors

  • : 1998
  • : 39
  • : -1
  • BBC Two
  • Documentary

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7
7x1
Nelson's Forgotten Heroes
Episode overview
14, 2004
Nick Slope's investigation into an archaeological dig on a tiny island which may have uncovered human remains connected to Horatio Nelson's 1798 victory against Napoleon at the Battle of .. show full overview
7x2
Billy and the Fighter Boys
Episode overview
21, 2004
Richards investigates the story of the fighter pilots of No 1 Squadron, who flew their Hurricanes against the Luftwaffe in the Battle of France during May 1940. Fighter ace Billy Drake .. show full overview
7x3
The Hunt for Darwin's Beagle
Episode overview
28, 2004
Richards follows marine archaeologist Robert Prescott and scientist Colin Pillinger in their bid to find the final resting place of HMS Beagle, the ship made famous by naturalist Charles .. show full overview
7x4
The Curse of Oxford Gaol
Episode overview
07, 2004
Richards reports from a dig where human skeletons hundreds of years old were discovered by builders excavating the ground outside the prison. The remains of more than 30 people, .. show full overview
7x5
The Stonehenge Enigma
Episode overview
14, 2004
Richards examines the detective work which has taken place over the past 300 years and gives enthusiasts a clearer understanding of Stonehenge. An expert on the enigmatic standing stones .. show full overview