Digging Up Britain's Past

Sky History 2 HD

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunday 1 December

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Helen Skelton and Alex Langlands visit Sherwood Forest to learn more about the legend of Robin Hood - who may or may not have been real - and King John, who definitely was. An archaeological team digs the land surrounding the ruins of King John's palace at Clipstone in the heart of the forest, hoping to reveal how far the royal buildings stretched. Helen and Alex also visit several of Robin Hood's supposed hideouts, as well as Nottingham Castle, where he is reputed to have been imprisoned before escaping via a secret tunnel