WW2 Treasure Hunters (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, WW2 Treasure Hunters is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. WW2 Treasure Hunters stars Suggs and Stephen Taylor.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, WW2 Treasure Hunters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WW2 Treasure Hunters page.
If you liked it. Fans of WW2 Treasure Hunters tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch WW2 Treasure Hunters (2017)?
- In US, WW2 Treasure Hunters is available to stream on Philo and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is WW2 Treasure Hunters worth watching?
- WW2 Treasure Hunters holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in WW2 Treasure Hunters?
- WW2 Treasure Hunters stars Suggs and Stephen Taylor.
- When was WW2 Treasure Hunters released?
- WW2 Treasure Hunters was released in 2017.