The Dig

Based on a true story, the film chronicles the tale of archeologist and excavator Basil Brown - played by Ipswich-born actor Ralph Fiennes - and the 1939 discovery of the remains of a 7th century Saxon burial ship on land near Woodbridge.

Australian filmmaker Simon Stone was recruited to direct the picture, which itself is based on the historical novel of the same name by English journalist John Preston.

The film will focus on the partnership between Edith Pretty, who owned the land at Sutton Hoo, and archaeologist Mr Brown, who was born in Bucklesham, as they uncovered Suffolk’s greatest find.

Filming of the movie, which also stars Hollywood actresses Carey Mulligan as Mrs Pretty and Lily James as archeologist Peggy Preston, took place in Suffolk last year, including at Shingle Street, near Hollesley.

Programme Type: Film

Strand Type: Made in Suffolk

Director: Simon Stone

Cast: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes

Certificate: 12A

Running Time: 120 minutes