England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King and Scotland's First Whisky

7.4/10 · 10 votesJan 28, 202658 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 13•matches the season avg

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The lost estate of Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, a completely intact 4,000-year-old cremation vessel and an unprecedented Roman whetstone factory.

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Seasons13

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Season 13 Episodes6

E1 7.0

Scottish Massacre and 70s Skate Park

E2 8.0

Our Rarest Find and Biggest Dig

E3 7.3

A Mysterious Bone Box and Admiral Nelson’s Favourite Ship

E4 7.4Now viewing

England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King and Scotland's First Whisky

E5 7.4

Medieval Murder and Roman Pets

E6 7.4

A Cornish Legend and an Ancient Wishing Well

Cast2

Alice Roberts

Self - Presenter

Victoria Herridge

Self - Presenter

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Episode Summary

"England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King and Scotland's First Whisky" is episode 4 of Digging for Britain season 13. It scored 7.4/10 from 10 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on January 28, 2026.

Next: E5 · Medieval Murder and Roman Pets Best of Season 13