Meet the Ancestors

Season 2

Meet the Ancestors aka Ancestors was a BBC Television documentary series that documented the archaeological excavation and scientific reconstruction of human remains. The series was introduced by archaeologist Julian Richards and often included facial reconstructions by Caroline Wilkinson.

Where to Watch Season 2

8 Episodes

  • Warrior
    E1
    WarriorRichards investigates an Anglo-Saxon grave on a U.S. Air Force base in Suffolk, where the remains of a warrior in full battle regalia have been discovered alongside the bodies of his horse and a number of children apparently bearing weapons.
  • The Tomb That Time Forgot
    E2
    The Tomb That Time ForgotRichards joins a team of police officers and archaeologists to investigate the secrets of the past in a Stone Age burial chamber containing the remains of four people recently discovered in an Orkney barley field.
  • Living with the Ancestors
    E3
    Living with the AncestorsRichards and the team visit a couple's home built over a fifth-century graveyard in Winterbourne Gunner, near Salisbury. Under the garage they are surprised to discover a male skeleton which may be that of an Ancient Briton.
  • The Black Hand
    E4
    The Black HandRichards investigates the discovery of a human jawbone in a Chester field, which led to the unearthing of a 12th-century chapel and the remains of medieval landowners. As archaeologists piece together the clues to present a Hampshire teacher with an image of his ancestors.
  • The Princess and the Pauper (1)
    E5
    The Princess and the Pauper (1)
  • The Princess and the Pauper (2)
    E6
    The Princess and the Pauper (2)
  • Hunter of the Plain
    E7
    Hunter of the PlainRichards investigates a rare Bronze Age grave on the Army's vast training ground on Salisbury Plain dating from the time of nearby Stonehenge to recreate a prehistoric bow and arrow to find out just how skilled and deadly this hunter might have been.
  • A Family Plot
    E8
    A Family PlotRichards helps an archaeological team remove three burials locked within a 19th-century vault, as an old cemetery is cleared for redevelopment near to the ruins of Coventry's blitzed cathedral. The discoveries help piece together the history of a family who lived more than 150 years ago and reflect the changing fortunes of the city.

Cast of Season 2

  • Julian RichardsSelf - Presenter

 

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