NEW EPISODE | Time Team: Return to the Roman Sarcophagus (Day 1) Expedition Crew - BRAND NEW DIG

[@SandraNelson063]

Oh,this is the LOVELIEST Christmas present! I've spent a year now in hospital, trying to get my legs to heal and be able to walk again. Time Team shows have been a life line for me. Thank you so much!

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Hi Sandra, we're very sorry to hear of your time in hospital, and we're glad to bring some joy during this time. Very best wishes for your recovery and we hope you have a great new year from all the team.

[@kwkw5711]

Im offering a prayer for leg healing for you.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Continued healing Love and Light wishes coming your way!

[@ltipst2962]

@@TimeTeamOfficial Seeing you reply nearly made me sob. Very kind

[@michelemcneill3652]

I hope you heal soon 💗

[@sisterblissuk9253]

Theres something comfortable and familiar with TimeTeam,thats makes me smile.TimeTeam is one of the things that got me through my chemo and radiotherpy when it used to be on TV. Thank you for the new shows on You tube

[@kwkw5711]

Hope life is better for you now.

[@sisterblissuk9253]

@@kwkw5711 Thank you, i am in remission , wishing you all the best for 2023

[@mark.J6708]

Incredibly great to see all the stuff Time Team is doing! In case you don't hear this enough, thanks so much.

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Our pleasure!

[@NathanBowmanMusic]

This is my favorite success story on the internet - here's a group of people that love a thing, and they come together to make it happen - I LOVE that this can be done!

[@sekhmara8590]

@@NathanBowmanMusic It is truly amazing, and being able to crowdfund new digs is brilliant!

[@emilyflotilla931]

I'm a very proud semi-ancient 😉 Patreon member in SW Michigan, USA!

[@sekhmara8590]

@@emilyflotilla931 Hello from south east Michigan! Hope you’re staying warm. : )

[@SirWhig-esq.]

❤Time Team🎉 [R.I.P - Robin, Mick & Victor]

[@VintageHippie78]

Loving Lawrence and Helen doing the presenting here!! Very informative and Naomi is always a joy to watch, too.

[@maxb4074]

The three of them seem to work very good together

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Nah rather have Tony Robinson

[@adamclark6756]

I love that the day still ends at the pub. A lovely connection to the original.

[@buddrud]

It's also great to see everyone having a pint after a hard days work and discussing the excavation. Loved that about Classic Time Team.

[@ericagriffith8047]

Wonderful to see Derek and Helen presenting and Lawerence and Derek digging!!! Surperb episode. Wonderful information. Can't wait for episode 2 - well done team - more please!

[@goldenscales]

One of my favourite diggers will always be Naomi Sewpaul. A very intelligent archaeologist, Naomi, after all these years, still looks like a teenager! And Helen Geake still looks as good as ever! I miss all of the Old Crew, but Time always marches on! Thanks to all who are keeping Time Team, and Archeology, alive!

[@stevorobo7455]

Creepy old man 🙄🤣🤣

[@Trixtah]

Loving the new team and the old hands. As for looking good, I've always respected Helen's knowledge and enjoy her genuine enthusiasm, and that continues unabated. As does my wee "celebrity crush" of 30-odd years. (No, not all of us Helen-fans are men.)

[@grandmamichelle6753]

Helen is as elegant as ever. It is nice to have these “mini” Time Team videos. Thank you.

[@Yvolve]

I really like this idea of returning to a site. So often TT episodes had one of these tantalising finds but there just wasn't enough time, like with the Lady of the House. Can't wait for the next episodes!

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

It’s so good to see the returning and new team members in the resurrected Time Team. Time Team has done so much to help bring an understanding of the past to the present. The enthusiasm just oozes through the screen! I so love watching you folks investigating and analyzing. It’s just so amazing.

[@othman112]

Glad to see that Time Team is starting to do this type of addition to the line-up (Been waiting for a "short minute".). I so wanted the team to take a closer look a little earlier, and now I'm getting it.

[@RHCole]

I hope they go back to fan favorite locations to see what else they have found out about them.

[@emilyflotilla931]

@Ryan Cole I'm sure they'd like your feedback. Of course, doing all the KZbin things, 👍, subscribing, and sharing helps too! The more they reach, the more content they can produce. Have to say, I've been a Paetreon since the inception of the return, I am extremely impressed with all they've done. Happy holidays from a blizzard ridden SW Michigan, USA! 🎄❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🌬💨💨💨💨🌬🌬

[@RHCole]

@@emilyflotilla931 I have been a patron since July of this year 😁 Loving this revival.

[@emilyflotilla931]

@@RHCole 👍Great to meet you! Cheers!

[@a.westenholz4032]

Thank you, I'm so grateful for every episode of Time Team I can get.

[@brettwalters-n4u]

...yep! Time Team is back!

[@Javaman92]

I always enjoyed the pub scenes. I'm glad that the tradition continues. Cheers!

[@marjielalonde3875]

Back to the pub after a brilliant day on site, just like the old days! I love it, there`s such a sense of familiarity, it`s made a stressful day turn right around!

[@slowerpicker]

Well done, everyone, giving us a taste of the new TT with a nod to the old - including the (obligatory) pub scene! A thorough treat.

[@ThePointyOne]

What an all-round treat. Can’t wait for day 2!

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Please join us for this very special, two-part episode of Time Team's brand new dig investigating the stone sarcophagus at Broughton Roman Villa, Oxfordshire! Get ready to watch day 2 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Obe2SHnLRmf6c

[@kylegawron5358]

what are the types of metal detectors does the team use? been interesting in getting one for looking for gold, silver, relics and coins

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

See you for part 2 tomorrow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Obe2SHnLRmf6c

[@RHCole]

Will these expedition episodes be in addition to the regularly formatted digs?

[@emilyflotilla931]

@@TimeTeamOfficial Great content and follow up!

[@k-matsu]

@@TimeTeamOfficial So good to see a TimeTeam episode that is a bit closer to the "old format". I know that youll never replace the likes of Tony, Mick or Phil, but by returning to a format that lets archaeologists tell the story of How they do their jobs, and What information they can glean from a site. This was always the thing that made Time Team special. So glad you have stopped trying to find "media-friendly presenters" and are just getting back to the archaeology. Long Live Time Team.

[@widgetb]

This is fantastic! I understood the whole 3 days and the reasoning behind it, but how often did we finish a dig and wonder 'oh, but what about this?'. I love that the new format has allowed us to explore some of that. Can't wait to see part 2! Thanks so much, Time Team!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

I'm glad to see Time Team again.

[@tom080955]

Possibly the very best history/education/entertaining show ….you actually learn something!

[@Stonewall1861]

Time Team is my favorite show that I watch every day. Thank you for putting on such a interesting show. I really enjoyed listening to Helen she is my favorite.

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Our pleasure!

[@GPWitteveen]

Context from aerial drone point of view adds so much interest; it makes a quick grasp of the overall project come into focus. Great tools used for best purpose is a joy to see in the broadcast program. Keep up the good work.

[@RobertJESimpson]

This is lovely - so often during the classic run it felt like there was more could be told from site revisits, this is perfect! Looking forward to more like this and from the Expedition crew.

[@jamesconner8275]

This short piece is reminiscent of the vintage programs. Well done.

[@neilford7631]

It's lovely to see a follow-up to last years dig, and a continuation of the story ... hopefully the expedition crew can be utilised more often in future

[@alexgraham8406]

What an excellent, well produced, and inspiring little programme. I think, perhaps, some course corrections have been made from the first revivals, as this evening I truly felt I was watching Time Team again. That's not to knock the first revivals, which I watched with thrilled delight, simply to say this felt more like..... "coming home". Thank you @time team official

[@ThePointyOne]

It’ll be great to see the new Expedition crew in action. Thanks for bringing us so much varied & fresh new content!

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

More to come!

[@Leitchy]

Great stuff. Can't wait to see Day 2! So glad I can be a tiny part of supporting Time Team. It brings me so much joy watching episiodes, old and new.

[@DragonFae16]

Helen and Derek are such great presenters!

[@ghomerhust]

fantastically exciting! im glad the team was given the chance to come back and do a proper site here.

[@tommyrobinson9862]

One of the most wholesome tv shows ever. Never gets booring!

[@michellerenner6880]

A work of passion. And to top it off with a visit to the pub.

[@user-kt3zv1cm5j]

Life is just not complete without time team 💕

[@markjefson8394]

Seasons Greeting Time Team. Thanks to you all for the wonderful work.

[@noelb737]

Intriguing to see the sarcophagus being carefully excavated at Broughton. And pleased to see the team enjoying a good pint of Hooky beer. Can't beat it.

[@alexandermccarthy]

I'm genuinely overjoyed to see Time Team back!

[@shanerickert1304]

Been home rehabbing from my recent shoulder surgery. This is so great to see, especially with the holidays. I have been so curious to see the results for this woman. I greatly appreciate the upload and update.

[@emmaphillips3847]

I love the artist's impressions 😍 Brings the time, and the people to life.

[@bluestatedem]

Love this idea of going back for something left behind - great stuff! I'm struck again by how proud I am for being a Patreon of Time Team.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Me too! Great content.

[@MichaelHolloway]

The new model! 1 Day KZbin digs - a series - any length you want! Good science; Good TV (mobile content)!

[@seanm8429]

Exactly perfect episode (other than being too short). I'm glad TT went away from whoever that one host was in the last year or so that just put me to sleep. The time team seems reborn! Helen has always been my favorite, I love when the team is excited about a dig, finds, historical drama...and a drink at the end of the day as a team. Perfect.

[@emilyflotilla931]

I actually like him! Granted, his presentation style differs, but in a world full of people screaming these days, it's refreshing to my ears to hear a calming voice.

[@phildalziel8625]

Fantastic episode! I loved seeing the beautiful "old style" illustrations by Jon Elworthy- a worthy successor to Victor.

[@Trixtah]

I like it better than the 3D imagery that tends to look more authoritative than it should be given the narrative. That's probably the aspect I like least about this new show. In fact, I intensely *dislike* the imaginary models - keep them to video games (I enjoy those!) or for when there's pretty substantial evidence of materials, layout etc (unlike the manor in the main eps - they couldn't identify any rooms with certainty, or architectural features). A sketch like in this one can still give an impression of a likely scene while not pretending to be anything more than imagination based on probabilities.

[@pieterstroobach]

Thank you, that was a nice treat! Awaiting the second part wih anticipation. Compliments to Jon Elworthy for the Illustrations, they certainly reminded me of another time team illustrator.

[@emilyflotilla931]

RIP Victor Ambrose!

[@krakenpots5693]

It's not quite Victor's touch, but I see what you mean!!!

[@mark-matthijskattenberg7122]

You guys are legends!

[@krakenpots5693]

I didn't know this was a thing ! Great to see Hellen and Naomie on a dig again after all these years!!!

[@creativebyarmi]

What an amazing Christmas gift! Thanks Time Team ❤

[@Phiyedough]

Wow, all those pints of bitter, I approve!

[@hightensionlabs]

Absolutely love this format there’s something very intimate about it compared to a normal time team dig. 👍❤️

[@Trixtah]

Much more concentrating on the actual dig, one sketch to support some conjectures (no expensive (pointless so far) 3D modelling), the 3D-printed "bottle" to show what was found previously was a nice application of the technique, and much less hype and narration of might-bes/filler. I enjoy the facts and *relevant* context, which this provides very nicely, without stretching it out unnecessarily. (Excuse incoming rant). A really nice thing was no fluff like pointless video calls to the people doing 3D modelling based on nothing-much! I'm sure TT is getting a discount on their services, but I'd honestly rather they just pay cash for well-targeted use - like, if there's actually something they can render - and less "let us re-explain stuff and blather to the modellers for advertorial". Sure, talking to them about how to use certain techniques could be interesting in a behind-the-scenes kind of way - in exactly the same way as you'd talk to the director and lead photographer about shooting in tricky environments. Not in the main ep! Having a minute's discussion about the technique used to create the 3D-printed model here, based on an actual object, was just perfect. (sorry to piggyback on the original comment, but the point about its intimacy struck home)

[@girlnorthof60]

This was BRILLIANT... I enjoyed seeing the 'game plan of action' drawn out so we knew what & why various people were doing there, Helen's 'setting the scene' interview with Dr. Pearce was A+ This was more than I expected... worth my Patreon subscription just for this & the villa dig. I can't wait for pt 2. Oh, & Bear's reconstruction is fantastic... What a wonderful Christmas present. Happy Holidays, everyone 🥳

[@Lev_Kornowska]

Thank you :-) Looking forward to the next part!

[@Wilmy.]

This is great! Love it ! Can't wait for part 2 tomorrow ♥️

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Glad you liked it!!

[@1972tommyc]

Mick would be so proud of all the new TT efforts! Crack on.👍

[@RHCole]

Doing the ol boy proud.

[@RHCole]

Oh, this is a LOVELY surprise! Loving this format and the insights this bonus episode is providing! 👍🏻😁 Cheers from a pleased patron!

[@ianmerkin6488]

And the end of day pub debrief... classic..🧐👍

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

A great return to the sarcophagus. Look forward to the next one.

[@jakubj_]

Nice, loving the new formats. 😎

[@parrottm76262]

What a wonderful holiday gift. I so enjoyed this. I could almost smell the barley.

[@piccalillipit9211]

*BRILLIANT* Im bored to tears and this is just the thing to cure that :-D

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

I want to see more of the Time Team Veterans return

[@susanroutt6690]

They had such great chemistry working and playing

[@ghomerhust]

i loved seeing Sir Tony back for some short talks recently. he's such a fantastic fellow

[@RKHageman]

Most of them who are able to HAVE returned. Thirteen of the original team are back.

[@Gandalf22476]

New episode! Yes! Thank you Time Team

[@grendel_nz]

That was much more watchable than last summer's digs. It's slowly getting that spirit back of a close knit team that comes w time.

[@louisemoulds291]

Loved it thanks to all behind the scenes

[@michaelbelisle8930]

This is time team. Christmas present to the world . Thank you time team.

[@sUASNews]

I really really enjoyed this format, more please

[@davidmorton6051]

Yas! You guys made it to the pub to discuss, now it feels like Time team. :) I don't know why but it really stuck out that in the two digs that were done, it seemed like no mission to a pub happened.

[@thomasdaniel]

bloody wonderful that you are making these episodes! great as ever and hope you can continue!

[@Lothnothus]

Helen is such a good presenter! shes got the original time team cheek/vibe going down.

[@Rschaltegger]

Adding Naomis skills and tech on site is a major boon for TT. She gives real time insight

[@tinovanderzwanphonocave544]

for the perfume bottle, I like the notion of it being a tear collector more and I know some dutch archeologists that still hang on to this idea I might be one of them simply because the perfume bottle idea is just as much guesswork as the tear collecting idea well, instead of putting names on the item the right scientific answer in such a hustle would be ''we don't know''

[@TheStefanieShea]

Exciting!!

[@geekmonk]

As much as my family and I love the time teams, and applaud their return, I think the smooth as glass commentator idea, doesn't give the emotions and desire that is really needed. This makes the interest level higher by giving it more "personality" than just a clinical dig.

[@elizabethneill3825]

Excellent!

[@Mark-Bretlach]

great new episode, thank you, nice to see a follow up to the original, curious how they are going to finish, bones back, new lid?? another go at the villa would be good too in another series

[@Jerbod2]

Great to hear Tony at the end there!

[@jasonbutton3342]

great to see you come back, looking forward to new discoveries.

[@SyrinxofOz]

The difference is improved production, and not two young guys with a microphone, who don't always know what to ask. I know they were doing their best, but this style is much more engaging and informative.

[@helenamcginty4920]

I think you will find the 2 young guys with the microphone are fellow professionals in the field. Like Tony Robinson before them they ask questions to which the probably know the answer but the producers have to consider that not all viewers, esp younger people, will.

[@calsale6424]

So, very glad to see them going back to the sarcophagus. I always thought it was as important, if not more so, than the rest of the dig. I would like to know if the lid can be pieced back together? Is there an inscription with her name on the the lid or side of the sarcophagus? And, shouldn't her husband, or other family members be buried nearby? Perhaps Part 2 will answer these questions.

[@faithlesshound5621]

If I remember rightly, the farmer showed up towards the end of the original three-day dig and said his father's men had smashed the lid and carted it off to their local dump. It must have been a ploughing hazard in middle of that barley field. That must have been before they alerted the archaeologists back in the 1960's. Hard to believe that we regard that as part of the stone age of archaeology now.

[@katey7352]

Oh what a treat! And to hear Tony's voice...delightful!

[@tallthinwavy3]

Excellent episode

[@Cactus_Shep]

Welcome back

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I hope they talk about searching the area surrounding this burial. I imagine that this would not be the only burial. It could be the only one, but if you’re going to bury one person, you may as well just use that area the next time you you have a funeral. Does anyone know? Did they find any other burials?

[@vigfusg]

Love this new format. Hope the Exp. Crew will go on.

[@asmodon]

This is a fun episode. I’m still so glad time team is back!

[@lisaburt7118]

Love Helen! This is so cool!

[@TheDiveO]

Hellen trying to nose out a 3d printed smell is a really lovely detail. Thanks for avoiding the coffee cup holder presentation style of the previous season.

[@jimmyandersen742]

Yes love it and 20.00 is perfect time to enjoy a beer too!

[@lilmizmiki]

Cheers!

[@sekhmara8590]

🍻 huzzah!

[@chiseldrock]

well done. and best of the season all

[@davidwilkinson333]

Now I'm curious. Would the burial have been isolated, or could there be further archaeology in the immediate vicinity? If she was a lady of stature I would imagine there might have been some sort of shrine or perhaps tomb to mark the spot, albeit probably robbed away for the dressed stone at some point. Always loved the show and Mick will always remain in our thoughts.

[@csamuel01]

If I remember the original dig correctly they suggested that the sarcophagus would have been set on the ground level in Roman times, it's just been buried at a later date. So it would have been visible from the large villa and the road in and out would have passed by it.

[@csamuel01]

....and it's now clear from this investigation that I was completely wrong and it was really buried, but possibly with a marker!

[@palletcabin-YR_Author]

Lovely! Thanks for this.

[@Nyctophora]

Fantastic to see you again!

[@Awitsaduck]

Love the new hand drawn pictures. A nice tribute to victor to keep the format going - who is the artist?

[@rustyholt6619]

yes please we want the artist included ,,, victors drawings were my favorite part and the water colors are wonderfull

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Me

[@sandramarshall7712]

Love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@maureenelliott9186]

This discovery is amazing , thanks for sharing

[@polkadots2823]

Lovely to see Dr Helen Geake after a long time 😊

[@Trixtah]

A lot of people are saying this gives the feel of the original TT, but in one notable sense, it really does not. I am probably the only person who's not a great fan of Tony on this channel, but I enjoy the relative quiet without someone striding around conspicuously yelling at people. Derek and Helen did a fantastic job with their laid-back interviews and commentary here, and I personally find it perfectly engaging with a sufficient amount of context and more focus on what's happening (I honestly don't think I've ever seen such a prolonged shot of a trowel actively shifting dirt from around something of interest). They have enthusiasm and humour, and genuine expertise - that shines through without needing to be shouty about it. Obviously it's important to have presenters that engage audiences - and we get a leg-up here because we already know Helen and Lawrence - but there are definitely different ways of "engaging". I'm glad the archaeologists get to tell their own stories - of course, that was always the best feature of TT, but I like getting more of it.

[@Gasher82nd]

Brilliant, loved it

[@robwainfur2073]

What do I see when there's a new Time Team? Wonderful things.