Great British Treasure Hunt
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Host
Henry Cole
Co-hosts
Archeologist/judge: Dr Susheela Burford
Broadcast
HCA Entertainment for ITV4, 14-18 March 2022
Synopsis
Competitive metal detecting, no less. Five pairs of detectorists are let loose on potential archaeological sites for 48 hours and score points for the best and most valuable finds. Highest total across the series wins.
Surprisingly engaging even for non-specialists.
Key moments
In the first episode, one team dug up an unexploded WW2 grenade, requiring the army bomb disposal squad to be called out to carry out a controlled explosion.
