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The Best Episodes of Bonekickers

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Bonekickers Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lines of War
    6.9/10(51 votes)

    #1 - The Lines of War

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Nick Hurran
    Writer:Tom MacRae

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  2. Bonekickers Season 1 Episode 3 - The Eternal Fire
    6.8/10(58 votes)

    #2 - The Eternal Fire

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Bonekickers Season 1 Episode 2 - Warriors
    6.5/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Warriors

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Bonekickers Season 1 Episode 6 - Follow the Gleam
    6.5/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Follow the Gleam

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Iain B. MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Bonekickers Season 1 Episode 4 - The Cradle of Civilisation
    6.1/10(48 votes)

    #5 - The Cradle of Civilisation

    S1:E4

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

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Bonekickers Season 1 Episode 1 - Army of God
    5.6/10(92 votes)

    #6 - Army of God

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Matthew Graham

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Lines of War" is the best rated episode of "Bonekickers". It scored 6.9/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Nick Hurran and written by Tom MacRae, it aired on 8/5/2008. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Eternal Fire".