Bonekickers

1h

Drama

Bonekickers was a BBC drama about a team of archaeologists, set at the fictional Wessex University. It made its début on 8 July 2008 and ran for one series. It was written by Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes creators Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah. It was produced by Michele Buck and Damien Timmer of Mammoth Screen Ltd and co-produced with Monastic Productions. Archaeologist and Bristol University academic Mark Horton acted as the series' archaeological consultant. Adrian Lester has described the programme as "CSI meets Indiana Jones [...] There's an element of the crime procedural show, there's science, conspiracy theories – and there's a big underlying mystery that goes through the whole six-episode series." Much of the series was filmed in the City of Bath, Somerset, with locations including the University of Bath campus. Additional locations included Brean Down Fort and Kings Weston House, Chavenage House for episodes 5 & 6 and Sheldon Manor. On 21 November 2008 Broadcast magazine revealed the show would not be returning for a second series.

Production Companies

BBC

Monastic Productions

Mammoth Screen

Episodes

Cast

Army of God

1. Army of God

1h

8th Jul 2008

During an excavation of medieval soldiers from the Crusades, archaeologist Gillian Magwilde and her team find themselves in mortal danger as their discoveries lead them to search for the True Cross. Meanwhile fanatical right wing Christian, Edward Laygass, stands in their way, buying the land where the excavation is taking place and declaring it Holy Ground.

Warriors

2. Warriors

1h

15th Jul 2008

The team of archeologists uncovers bones that they think belonged to slaves from the 18th century. But soon, they realize the bones are connected with the crew of a ship.

The Eternal Fire

3. The Eternal Fire

1h

22nd Jul 2008

The team discovers secret chambers under the city of Bath. Those are dated to Celtic times and tell the love story of a queen and a Roman soldier.

The Cradle of Civilisation

4. The Cradle of Civilisation

1h

29th Jul 2008

Gillian's ex-lover and archeologist from Iraq comes to Bath to repossess some Iraqi relics which were stolen.

The Lines of War

5. The Lines of War

1h

5th Aug 2008

In France, a British World War One tank is found. Some remains are inside. A feud between the Germans and the British starts.

Follow the Gleam

6. Follow the Gleam

1h

12th Aug 2008

Professor Gillian Magwilde risks everything to find the greatest sword in history. She starts the same search that already made her mother go mad.

First air date

8th Jul 2008

Last air date

12th Aug 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks