Episode 1
Episode 1
1h
Dan Snow investigates the history of WWII in Northern Ireland. He learns the story of the most successful U-boat hunter of all time, and dives to the wreck of the famed U-155.
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TV series
Dig WW2 with Dan Snow
20121 season9.5 / 10
Dan Snow joins military archaelogists as they investigate the former battlegrounds of the Second World War, uncovering little-known stories through excavations and dives across Europe
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Dig WW2 with Dan Snow premiered May 14, 2012. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Dan Snow joins military archaelogists as they investigate the former battlegrounds of the Second World War, uncovering little-known stories through excavations and dives across Europe
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Episode 2
Episode 2
1h
Dan Snow uncovers the history of WWII in Northern Ireland. He learns the story of the Empire Heritage, a cargo ship that was sunk off Malin Head during the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
1hfinale
Dan Snow uncovers the history of WWII in Northern Ireland. He travels to RAF Cluntoe where crew were trained to fly missions, and reveals how the Battle of the Atlantic ended.
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More about Dig WW2 with Dan Snow
Cast
Dan SnowPresenterProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
360 ProductionUnited Kingdom
Themes
archeologymilitaryworld war ii