2. The Middleman

In the close-knit detectorist community, secrets don’t stay secret for long. With rare Anglo-Saxon coins in their possession, George and Layton turn to coin dealer Simon Wicks. But as coins start appearing at a Mayfair auction house, whispers of an undeclared hoard begin to spread.

Narrator: Aimee-Ffion Edwards Contributors: Peter Reavill, Simon Wicks.

Sound Design: Peregrine Andrews Production Co-ordinator: Dan Marchini

Additional Research: Holly Morgan

Associate Producer: David James Smith

Producer: Aron Keller

Exec Producer: James Robinson

A BBC Studios Audio Production