WW2 Treasure Hunters

tv show

poster for WW2 Treasure Hunters

15 total episodes

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2 seasons

First Aired October 09, 2017

Overview

WW2 Treasure Hunters pairs Britain's foremost amateur WW2 detectorist with Madness frontman Suggs, as they uncover historical finds from across the UK. Using state-of-the-art technology, original WW2 archives and maps, the pair work together to identify the best places to dig at forgotten sites, including former military bases, airfields, POW camps and barracks. Once located, they then go on to perform extensive digs to excavate the relics. As the artefacts are unearthed, the presenters turn detective, revealing the stories and people behind the finds. They meet with survivors, experts and historians to understand what happened at each of the locations.

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Pathfinder

Season 2 - Episode 6 - 1h 0m

Air Date

December 17, 2018

Overview

The WW2 Treasure Hunters are in Cambridgeshire on the former airbase of the Pathfinders Force - the elite flying team whose WW2 exploits were kept top secret.