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WWI's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig

Season 1 Episode 2: Earthquaking the Ridge

Archaeologists make a groundbreaking discovery at Messines, unearthing remnants of a previously unknown underground conflict that lasted nearly three years, as they navigate flooded German mine shafts.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Killing Fields

1. The Killing Fields

Aired: Nov 7, 2012

In the next episode, bomb disposal experts collaborate with archaeologists in...

Episode 2 Earthquaking the Ridge

2. Earthquaking the Ridge

Aired: Nov 14, 2012

Archaeologists make a groundbreaking discovery at Messines, unearthing remnan...

Main Cast

Benedict CumberbatchNarrator (Voice)

Appearances

Alexandra Churchill

Peter Doyle

Paul Reed

Info about WWI's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 5

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary