Series · 2017 · Documentary

Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets Of Orkney

Name: Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets Of Orkney
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Neil Oliver, Chris Packham, Andy Torbet, Shini Somara, Doug Allan

★7.0 2017 1 Season TV-MA

Neil Oliver, Chris Packham, Andy Torbet and Dr Shini Somara join hundreds of archaeologists from around the world who have gathered in Orkney to investigate at one of Europe's biggest digs.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 01

Episode 1

Jan 2, 2017 · 59 min

Chris Packham uncovers the secrets revealed by the DNA of Orkney's unique vole, Neil Oliver explores Orkney's tombs and monuments, Dr Shini Somara experiments to discover how the Orcadians could have moved giant blocks of stone over rough ground, and archaeological adventurer Andy Torbet climbs Orkney's most challenging sea-stack to unlock the story of Orkney's unusual geology.

Episode 02

Episode 2

Jan 9, 2017 · 59 min

Andy and some locals cross the Pentland Firth as the ancient Orcadians would have done.

Episode 03

Episode 3

Jan 16, 2017 · 59 min

Andy Torbet dives below the waves in search of the inspiration for the first stone circle.

About the series

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Audience score

★ 7.0 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

Neil Oliver, Chris Packham, Andy Torbet and Dr Shini Somara join hundreds of archaeologists from around the world who have gathered in Orkney to investigate at one of Europe's biggest digs.

Documentary

Cast

5 principal cast

Neil Oliver

Self - Presenter

Chris Packham

Self - Presenter

Andy Torbet

Self - Presenter

Shini Somara

Self - Presenter

Doug Allan

Self - Presenter

Where to watch Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets Of Orkney

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