Q&A with Phil Harding

Q&A with Phil Harding

[@nottiification]

There's an episode of time team where one of their trailers got stolen in the night... it was the trailer that had all their digging equipment. So nobody had a shovel to dig with except for Phil, who happened to have a shovel stashed under his bed. "I'm never far from me shovel!" Now THATS an archeologist.

[@acmejia]

Would you remember what episode was that? :)

[@thomasolaughlin673]

I remember that. He and I have similar histories as archaeologists and we are of similar age. However, I don't remember ever having taken my shovel to bed!

[@acmejia]

@@Biggus_Mickus Found it, thank you thank you!

[@laraehalsey-brooks8649]

The tools were later found stashed behind a nearby hedge, but I never lost the image of him walking into the hotel with his trusty shovel in hand!

[@tinkmarshino]

oh good one.. I haven't seen that one yet, but bet your buttons, I will before the day is out... good story!

[@gillian1272]

Thanks for bringing us some Phil Harding in the pandemic! ~From Canada

[@devinangola3458]

Phil Harding is a archaeology treasure! He should have his own show.

[@kayradford3793]

I’m in Australia. My now 12 year old grandson as a toddler watched Time Team with me when I minded him. We had to get him a trowel so he could be Phil. We use to pepper the garden beds with toys etc so he could dig them up.

[@joek600]

hahahahahaha actually thats super cool

[@terrytowelling1807]

great story, I hope he says "ooh arrrrr" as well

[@valeriejohnson5283]

What a wonderful idea! Maybe he will become an archeologist one day.🥀🥀

[@infidel6608]

It should be Sir Phil Harding

[@clairebarrett3048]

Too right, wonder who we can write to?

[@kbob1158]

Being and American living in Minnesota, I have little affinity for titles. I have to say, though, there are few people who actually deserve a knighthood and Mr. Harding is definitely one of them.

[@davidhoward2487]

@@clairebarrett3048 PM I believe..he puts up the names for Queenie to ok..

[@dmcgee3]

I could swear I heard Phil say that he doesn’t want that during, I want to say, a Dig Nation panel

[@creativebobbo]

I bet it is at the pub!

[@charlesrenniemacki]

Here's me sat alone on Christmas eve in Saudi Arabia unable to get home for Christmas and then this randomly appears on the right side of my youtube screen and suddenly I'm home!!! I grew up near Salisbury, Bulford, Stonehenge and all those places round there. Merry Christmas everyone!!!

[@russelandsandranicholson-b4082]

PLenty of archeology in Saudi Arabia...enjoyed my time there,

[@charlesrenniemacki]

@@russelandsandranicholson-b4082 You missed my point entirely. Never mind....

[@TheGoodMusicChannel]

I don’t have many hero’s but Phil is definitely one of them!

[@OstblockLatina]

*Heroes

[@tooclaws]

Even from a veterans point of view, so do I. :)

[@mikepalm6452]

Top Geezer....knows the craft....and his craft....cracks me up Phil's metal toolbox on the dig....

[@aresaurelian]

An ard hourkin man.

[@mattkaustickomments]

Tops on my list for ‘avin’ a brew with down the pub.

[@userunknownx]

There is that smile! We all need a good Phil Harding grin and laugh these days. You brought us the joy of discovery and lighten our hearts.

[@Arthagnou]

its crazy to see him all "hail and hearty" in the 1990s episodes and then see him now

[@deborahparham3783]

​@@ArthagnouUnfortunately age and gravity takes it's toll on all of us eventually. He is still a great guy. Kinda like a much loved old teddy bear.

[@lostinwoods8354]

I'm from Atlanta, Georgia USA, recently found TT. BEST SHOW EVER!! I went into a sort of depression after binging TT and finishing all 20 seasons. Phil has been a true joy to watch. I love the original team!!!

[@eboracum2012]

Aren't they great? Have to admit Mick was as cute as a bug! RIP😢 I imagine he's finally figured out all the secrets and questions he had about monasteries!

[@mydigitallife8311]

I live in California. Watching TT . Love it. I did talk about it with my British friend. He was surprised when I told him what do. lol Great show.

[@screwthecabal6453]

I have to agree with you. At first I didn't know what to think of him and now, I'd love to share a beer with him and listen to some of his awesome stories.

[@Joostvb1989]

I've been rewatching this show for years and it never gets old!

[@hardtfelt]

Lost, I'm from TX and I agree with you completely (even though Stewart is still my crush)! The show is endlessly fascinating; when I get to the end of the series, I'll just start over again.

[@MoosePantz]

Phi Harding is one of the nicest men anywhere.

[@BRADSPIG]

Awesome Phil Harding my favorite real life Indiana Jones.

[@karendewit]

i'm from the netherlands and i'm watching TT for years now. And Phil is right. He was born an archaeologist. the passion is wonderfull. You have to love Phil

[@alsutubes]

Just found Phil and Time Team on KZbin a few weeks ago, and I can't stop watching them. I have now seen places I've been wanting to visit my entire life. Thank you all!!!...Alan...Brighton, Michigan, USA

[@tango6nf477]

I love this guy he's just so grounded and down to earth, not an ounce of pretention or conceit, many others would think themselves special but Phil doesn't, he's just genuine. 1K likes just 12 dislikes says it all.

[@sandra-leebernier941]

Phil always talked from the heart and I 'm certain he will aleays will. Love you Phil ! 😁

[@marykallis3677]

You cant help but respect this wonderful humble fellow! What a great guy! Love you Phil! 🥰

[@chrislee-anneminturn5111]

Love the passion and raw enthusiasm of Phil Harding.

[@Apscholle]

Phil! They are trying to bring back time team! Come back!

[@Mudjie50]

Love this man and all he has brought to life of the history of the UK. Thank you Mr.Harding

[@daveylad2]

Great to see Phil and listen to those dulcet tones, I miss him off the tv. PS. Love how the subtitles can’t translate Phil’s terminology correctly. Phil you’re a legend

[@LilieDubh]

Have seen most of the Time Team shows, plus all the specials at this point. I love Phil. I love watching his joy when he gets into a good trench and starts down to see the bottom of a ditch, or a floor surface, or any other thing he's digging at. He's been such a fount of knowledge about how to look at different types of ground and soils. If I were 20 years younger I'd be looking at schooling to become like him. These days I think I will be satisfied with watching any program he's involved with.

[@jeffreymcneal1507]

Time Team one of the most interesting things on television. Mr. Harding & Company has opened fascinating vistas for us.

[@lisestanley4330]

I understand being born an archeologist.. When I was in grade school I hung out and ask so many questions of a dig for the red paint ppl in Maine that the group let me join in . Best summer of my life I swear. I absolutely love Phil. I never get tired of reading about archeology or watching digs.

[@equaliser2265]

An arceological hero and gentleman.

[@bosse641]

So nice to see Phil again. Splendid bloke.

[@jabowi2528]

More Phil for everyone! Love that man.

[@hiddentruth1982]

it's always so much fun watching Phil get excited about finding flint chips and tools. He was my favorite from time team.

[@justacrocodile9486]

Me too! I love his enthusiasm and his delight when he found something that he loved. I remember his ecstasy when he picked up the stem of an ancient clay pipe in a trench outside the entrance to what was once a castle. It was a joy to see his pleasure. He just is such a good humoured, knowledgeable and likeable man, always will be my favourite archaeologist. I stumbled across this video by sheer chance and what a great find. Phil is just so fascinating to listen to, a very humble man who is self deprecating and I agree with the comment that he should be knighted. Truly deserved. Although all the other Time Team members should have that honour too.

[@zarasbazaar]

I love it when people speak of their work with such enthusiasm and passion!

[@tyna4054]

Phil is the BOSS!

[@mmaxx8771]

I would love to buy Phil a pint..!

[@johnmc128]

Yes, I'd like to have a beer with him.

[@markorollo.]

Or 5

[@rachellucas242]

I'm in 🙋‍♀️

[@clairebarrett3048]

Thanks Phil, much love. thank you so much for Keeping archaeology in our lives. x

[@natc2191]

Phil Harding is one cool man! I love Time Team. It wouldn't have been the same show, without this man!

[@qdrju007]

I'm from Warsaw, Poland. Follow Time Team Show since 2006. Phil always put a smile on my face. I love his attitude and his passion. He is great person. World would be better if there were more peple like him, especially in media.

[@maryreed1124]

I wish I had this man in my life. I could sit and listen to him for hours. I had no interest in archeology until I found TT on KZbin. I thank him for that.

[@rickhowitt24]

I could listen to him for hours.

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

The man, the legend. What a wonderful interview. Great stories deep respect.

[@kikufutaba1194]

Dr. Harding is such a fascinating man. His personality is so endearing. His love for his life's work you can feel as he speaks. A wonderful man and communicator.

[@impavid48]

"Endearing", a wonderful description of this wonderful man. With great respect from Canada.

[@dougmurray907]

I love to watch true professionals at work. Phil’s one of them.

[@tammiewilson5185]

Love how the rebellious attitude fueled the passion and hard work. 66 years strong. Impressive!

[@dbarnes3079]

Phil Harding you make me wish I was an archeologist. He and the other time team members opened my mind and filled it with such knowledge and ideas. Incredible incredible!! Thank you so much.

[@josephmiller997]

What a wonderful, wonderful man. He has no idea the impact his unbridled enthusiasm has on us. I wish all of us could love our vocation as he does.

[@Alun49]

Phil was the real star of Time Team. His deep understanding of archeology and his passion for the subject were always the highpoint of any episode. A British institution!

[@valerieland5401]

I live in Houston, Texas, and have just recently discovered Time Team. WOW! Fantastic series! Phil Harding stands out as a passionate lover of the digs he's been in. Just love this guy!!

[@gregmunro1137]

Omg, I love Phil’s laugh and his laid back attitude

[@caroldavis47]

I love Time Line, and Time Team. Phil made the show interesting, he was always so much fun.

[@mydigitallife8311]

Do u think he sits there in a short? Made out old jeans? lol. He is God sent. Love this guy.

[@adamtapas5584]

Now that is a real man :) many young lads could learn a lot from this man. Humility kindness humour strength honesty intelligence! Very solid. If u grow up to be like Phill you could have done a lot worse! Makes you proud to be British 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jamesguptill6611]

Phil!!! The man the legend!! I'm here on Canada and totally enjoy hearing his ideas!!

[@Hatokirei]

I love and adore TT so seeing Phil makes my day! He was great in TT, always bringing joy and wonder in what he dug and laughter to his colleagues.

[@davidbingaman4303]

Phil you are the absolute best - generations will now learn from your work as you inspire others from your passion to pick up the trowel...a life and legacy well done indeed! Take people like me - across the pond - I didn't even learn about Time Team until after it was off the air, yet I've watched and marveled at very single episode! I've also seen others, like Alice Roberts pick up the camera and have their own creative influence telling the story of digs. Simply phenomenal.

[@michellemunn7959]

Oh was lovely to see Phil again!!!!

[@Bjowolf2]

"So Phil, what would you have been, if you hadn't become an archeologist?" "A pirate - Ooaaaarrrr!" 😂

[@patstats1]

With the resurrection of Time Team, we certainly hope to see you, Phil Harding, again and again.

[@dougmackey448]

Always a great pleasure to see and hear Phil! Thank you.

[@shelleygillespie8216]

I just love Phil. Hope if Time Team comes back that he can make an appearance.

[@wargeek4577]

I really hope it does the show was amazing. if they remade it it wouldn't have the same dynamic but the original was so good even something half as good would be amazing

[@bigmull]

They are after Patreon sponsors so they can make more TT programmes.

[@dannyharris2041]

It's always nice to hear from Phil. If there's anyone in the world I'd like to drink a beer with it would be him

[@crowjr2]

Somehow, Phil always makes me smile.

[@joannfalcon6797]

I just enjoy listening to him talk. He's down to earth, practical and lovable. And yes they made a great team.

[@xeviphract5894]

This is a thoroughly entertaining and informative interview.

[@Fpvfreaky]

I loved the whole team of time team. it was great. A nice warm family I felt. Always watched them and still like watching them today. Another good thing of the 90s. Phil did make me laugh 😁 him and tony all that banter. 😂 👍🏽😉🍻

[@caroleinwv]

Love to see Phil! Hope to see him on the new Time Team project!

[@breslittleyarncornor5680]

Phil I'm a huge fan. Never a dull moment when you ar on. I must have watched most of the episodes at least 3 times.

[@bevsfrybreadwisdom5854]

Such a lovely soul. Thank you for posting this!

[@renjones4708]

Phil. I love TT but likely after watching years of TT shows, you are by far my favorite! Hugs buddy!

[@1fanger888]

Much respect to Phil Harding. There ain`t many young coots the likes of him.

[@maryt9631]

What a treat to hear from Phil. I love his passion for archaeology and that it hasn’t diminished in all his years of work. He is such a treasure and he definitely should join the new “Time Team” project being put together by Tim Taylor - Phil doesn’t need to dig - he can take on the role Mick had of directing everyone.

[@StephenandYhana]

I have always admired Phil Harding. Loved the Q&A, he could talk for hours and he will always keep me entertained. 😊

[@MaryAnnDaniell]

Lovely interview! Phil is always so charming - and always willing to share his story with us once again.

[@RuthHernandez-ce2po]

The majority of my family have been in the United States and Mexico for centuries but before that they came from the British Isles and Spain. I love history and genealogy and so I really enjoyed Time Team. It gave me such an education about the people, places and history that I come from. I watched Time Team and then looked into my family history and often saw the people and places Time Team was studying. I understand much better who I am. Thank you Phil Harding and Time Team.

[@stiannobelisto573]

Be proud of your ancestors 👍🏻

[@jakemoeller7850]

Thank you for all of the wonderful episodes of Time Team, Phil. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

It’s so good to see Phil, my kids grew up watching time team here in Canada, and today some 20plus years later I binge watch during Covid, rip to all those now gone! Beautiful to see Phil as quick witted as always.

[@evelynroberts3541]

What a sweetie, would love to meet him someday!!

[@johnkilburn5392]

Phil is on my short list of blokes from all time that I would love to have a pint with. The list is only five, and Jesus Christ is on it

[@reginaromsey]

I’m pint size, but not a pint drinker. I would to have Phil and his choice of companion over for dinner and maybe a weekend! I’d bring in any beverage Phil wants and cook anything he would like!

[@peanut71968]

Mr. Phil Harding? A true, glass ceiling buster with rationale that shines a light on not only today’s world, but thousands of traps of historic civilizations and a roadmap to our present day culture! Mr. Harding? Bottoms up! Cheers 🍻

[@jimmyclendenin3553]

Phil you sir are the most interesting man in the world 🌎 and my favorite archeologists ever!!!

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

The Time Ream program has brightened my time in quarantine. I nicknamed Philip the Fair b/c of his love for his work. I found myself saying to the computer screen, listen to Phil. When he'd find flint his smile and joy would brighten my day.

[@fouramhq]

What a cool guy Phil is!! He's an inspiration to future archeologists.

[@kerrykrishna]

Phil on TimeTeam was ALWAYS my Favourite, BUT Raksha...., when she was onscreen, my poor heart would just melt... She is still doing shows over there too, and is JUST as amazing a human as before!

[@samhandwhich743]

Phil Harding is a national treasure. One of the biggest legends to exist imo

[@platformstrange1794]

"Gerroutmoytrench Robinson! "

[@gemmasalmon9667]

There was an episode where there was an intro with Phil and Tony and right at the end of the segment, Phil says “shall I bring my trowel, Tony?” And it absolutely cracked me and my dad up so every episode we watched we’d quote that. Geeks but we loved Phil’s sense of humour and passion.

[@charliebryce3783]

I miss time team, I loved how they could construct an interesting story of the people's past life from what they have left behind.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

They’re restarting it, crowd funded. Check the official Time Team KZbin channel. Tim Taylor has been posting all the updates. They’re talking about maybe a dig-off competition, to decide the blend of old and new archeologists for the new show.

[@NoCoverCharge]

omg... i love phil... he is my hero... i miss Phil Mick and Tony and the geo phys guys

[@lameesahmad9166]

Stone the Crows. Thank you Sir. I had a passion for history and archaeology from an early age and still do. Unfortunately circumstances were against me to be able to study this subject and prevented me from taking the vocation that I truly love to the next level. Thank God for I.T. at an advanced age I have at least been able to do a great deal of online research and studies. In this capacity I have been able to satisfactorily unlock certain well known and little understood great historical events and come to a satisfactory conclusion. But as Time Team revealed archaeology is a multi-faceted discipline. For example: To come to an understanding of The Flood of Noah (peace be upon him) required me to be able to study the fields of climatology, geology, Bible, Quran, Torah, legends, ancient scripts, physiology, Gravity, Astronomy, and include disciplines like chemistry, comet impact assessment, natural disasters like hydro-thermal explosions, mega-Tsunamis, Earthquakes, hyper-tornados, volcanic eruptions etc. But the one thing i really loved about the Time Team series was that it did not focus only on royalty and leaders but also the ordinary average person. The archaeological recreations of instruments and skills used from the prehistoric till modernity was fascinating and the revelation of how the cultures from various epochs lived, fought, built, ate etc brought to life these ancestors better than any modern film or documentary. Your archaeology may be dirty work in the archaeological trenches but the findings polish the overall picture of each epoch better than any butler could polish the silver for any royal banquet. Thank you once again for your marvelous work and I can assure you that you have inspired a lot of ordinary Joe and Jill soaps to get into the same field. Best Wishes for the festive season and good luck with your future contribution to this field.

[@renzallen8251]

This hits quite close to home honestly. Rather than Archeology, I was keen on Paleontology. My hometown is situated on an island that had significant limestone deposits. As a child I would go scootering about the forests and go digging near geology that had exposed soil. I was really fascinated about what my island could have looked like. I had borrowed books from the library and had my own just dedicated to learning. I tried my best making heads with my limited vocabulary as English wasn't my primary language. Ultimately after finding fossils embedded in limestone I came to a conclusion that my island, at least the vicinity in where I lived was an ecosystem rich with marine life. I made a report about it in my 5th grade science class but my teacher and the adults all discouraged me. Saying things like how it was impossible. Unlike Phil I caved in to pressure and just gave up on it. Coupled with personal circumstances I am far from where I dreamt of. Around 11 years later a some magnitude 7 earthquake hit our island which caused land formations to be exposed. Locals found a megalodon tooth and was promptly sent to a lab located at somewhere at the capital of my country. I initially didn't know how to feel about that piece of news. Should I be excited about the likelihood that my island wasn't just scant? Regardless, It really made me feel somewhat embittered to an extent. Just going back to thinking that my 12 year old self was right and everyone who put me down was wrong. However, even though things are different now. Working within the realms of politics, I still hope that one day I can somewhat get myself involved with Paleontology again.

[@kate-mm2bi]

I just love him! His passion, dedication and just putting himself to the task at hand with his 100% is so refreshing and stimulating! I also am just loving the whole series, having to find positive things to watch in this time. I think we all really do learn so much from him and the whole crew. I have ancestors, lots of them from England, Ireland and Scotland, as well as other countries, so seeing the country, the castles, the stories and more make me wonder if some of my ancestors had lived or been there in those places. I am too old too, to go out digging but do the research on ancestry and explore my arm chair archeology though that. Thank you for posting this interview and to Phil especially, along with the whole Time Team. :-) They help put more pieces of our past together like a puzzle.

[@markberman6708]

For me Phil just talked about the most important part of time team- the passion, respect, and desire to create.

[@texasrose455km]

great interview! I almost didn't recognize the good dr, without his hat :D

[@adamtapas5584]

Yes...not a dr. The best archeologist ther is but not a doctor or professor that was Mick Aston God rest his soul. I always love how the doctors and professors consult with phil before decision making time :)

[@texasrose455km]

@@adamtapas5584 He has an honorary doctorate, which is good enough reason for me to call him Doctor.

[@sarahelmore83]

I’m so glad I found this video. Time Team, and Phil specifically, has been the calm I’ve needed to get through the last many months, but last few days in the US specifically.

[@SmallWonda]

How I miss Phil Harding! Fascinating interview, thank you - I was SO heartened to hear him say how archeology CAN begin at home - in your back garden, in your village or town, it doesn't have to be at a presumed site already known & explored (although that would be fun to end up at) but I always thought from an educational stand point starting at where you are would be a great beginning - asking the Questions: Why? How? When - Are we sure? How do we know? Where's the evidence... On a wider palette, I'd say History - I'd like schools to teach history like this, so kids can trace their journey back through time in the place they live, so it's relevant and brings those unknown & dusty stories to life. Enjoy your 'retirement' Phil - lovely to hear you being kind about Time Team, too... Such a generous soul

[@eboracum2012]

This man is something else. What a hoot!

[@Cashcrop54]

I only recently learned of Phil in the last two weeks. I had discovered the show “Time Team” on Prime Video. I love archaeology and I was ecstatic when I found the show. And pretty much right off was this character who’s laugh, style, expertise, and affinity for the Pub hit me all at once. I was amazed and I had a new favorite. It seems every “ology” has there own Phil Harding type but they are still unique. Im enjoying these weeks as I watch more & more of him.

[@katinamartin7934]

I would love to meet Mr Harding and be able to sit down and have a conversation with him

[@Hajime1]

We never got time team in states but nevertheless i found it and love it this guy! This is great thanks for the hard work !

[@mjennyt]

Very nice interview. Phil is a fantastic spokesperson for the field.

[@kurtbogle2973]

Phil always paints a picture that leaves me thinking. I certainly enjoyed watching him on Time Team. Anyone who can dig, and interpret what he sees and explain it in a manner that leaves a person with the realization that , "this is the spot where this actually took place so many years ago. So if we were here that many years ago. We could have watched it with our own eyes. Phil does an excellent job of this, and it makes it exciting.

[@gailgrace1922]

A year late, but . . . Thank you Phil Harding, you are an inspiration, sir!

[@eddys.3524]

Nice to get a more complete image about Phil and his work... great video!

[@bonnieunderwood4205]

been a fan of Phils for a long time (TT)...he worked so hard all the time...never gave up...glad to know he's still around

[@JohnJohnson-tw8qk]

One of my favourite from time team

[@elizabethpatience6523]

You are a real treasure Sir.

[@monicadarrah8425]

I’m from northern Vermont and love time team and especially Phil!! Thanks for getting me through the pandemic!!!