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19 SEP 2026 · A routine day of metal detecting became one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in British history. In this first episode, we follow detectorist Terry Herbert as a single signal in a Staffordshire field leads to the discovery of the incredible Staffordshire Hoard. Hear the story of the find, the excitement of those first recoveries, and how one detector signal changed our understanding of Anglo-Saxon England forever. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support.
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18 SEP 2026 · On this week's show, Dave is joined by guest host Digger Dawn and guests Lisa and Vicky - the Deus Girls. They chat about how they got into the hobby, their best finds, their detecting adventures and, of course, why the XP Deus has become such a big part of their detecting.
Oh and Adrian is on holiday and joins the show.... Then ends it!!!!!
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14 SEP 2026 · This week on The BIG Detecting Show, we’re joined by TikTok sensation The Well Guy! He’ll be sharing the remarkable story behind the centuries-old well discovered beneath his kitchen floor. Don’t miss it!
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13 SEP 2026 · Yamashita's Gold: The Tiger's Hidden Fortune explores one of history's greatest treasure legends. Journey into the mystery of the vast fortune allegedly hidden in the Philippines at the end of the Second World War, the treasure hunters who have risked everything to find it, and the enduring question: does Yamashita's legendary gold really exist, or is it simply the world's greatest treasure myth? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support.
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13 SEP 2026 · Join Dave LIVE from this weekend's Rodney Cook charity detecting event near Newbury, Berkshire. Adrian will be in the studio discussing the event with Dave and other metal detecting news.
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12 SEP 2026 · Join Dave and Donner in the studio, with Adrian live from the Chelmsford Brewing Company Tap Room, as we welcome the detectorist behind Britain’s largest Celtic gold stater hoard.
We’ll be discussing his new book, Feather, Fate & Fortune, which chronicles the dramatic and unexpected discovery of this incredible hoard, and how a metal detectorist’s dream find turned into a complicated legal and personal journey.
Join us for the story behind one of Britain’s most remarkable metal detecting discoveries.
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11 SEP 2026 · Join us with long time viewer and BIG friend of the BIG Detecting Show, Stephen Brame. He has owned his Quest metal detector for many years and had some great finds. AND we have an interactive detecting game you can all play... FOR FREE
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15 AUG 2026 · Adrian and Dave are joined by the Staffordshire Searcher, Shane Holdcroft, as he roams the fields of Somerset at this year's Minelab 500.
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13 AUG 2026 · Join us with Cheryl Dawes from East of England Rallies to answer our questions on why so many people enjoy the events and how they have evolved. Get ready for your questions in the chat.
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30 JUL 2026 · Join us tonight with detectorist Andy Hughes to discussing his amazing gold torc over 3000 years old find among other amazing things he has found.
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| Organization | Arch MD Mag. |
| Categories | History |
| Website | www.archmdmag.com |
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