The Fortress in the Lake | FULL EPISODE | Time Team

Season 1 Episode 4: Unknown origins of a Dark Ages island in Brecon, Wales becomes a point of interest for the Team. Join the Time Team for another dig into Britain's history.
#TimeTeam #Archaeology #DarkAges
The Team visit the site of a Dark Age crannog - a man-made island - in the Brecon Beacons. What happened to the people who lived on Llangorse Lake? What was their connection with Ireland and an ancient script known as ogham?
Learn more about the ancient Irish language of Ogham: • The Ancient Irish Lang...
Time Team is a British TV series following specialists who dig deep to uncover as much as they can about Britain's archaeology and history.

[@davidsabin6616]

I am a retired combat soldier with PTSD and listening to the show helps me to be CALM thank you time team for that . Mick and Victor I do miss you.

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Jesus can cure your ptsd😊

[@Kaaxe]

This show delivers a double dose of history. First being the archeological one, the second being that these earlier episodes are from several decades ago :P

[@susanhall7737]

One of the things I find interesting is that in the early episodes, this time period is referred to as the Dark Ages. In later episodes, as historians and archeologists discovered just how rich the period was, they are far more likely to use the term Medieval.

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A recent discovery for me (I am 78, but not American, Australian, Canadian, British) and the very best ever!!!!

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@@corneliawissing7950 So what are you? LOL

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@@davel9514 My DNA tells me that I have genes from eastern and middle Europe. Iberia, Scandinavia and West Africa. What I am is a 79-year-old woman (had a birthday between last post - sounds ominous - and now. So, quite frankly, I don't know what I am ... 100% mongrel? All I lack seems to be Neanderthal ....

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@@corneliawissing7950 LOL, 100% mongrel. That's about 2/3rds of the population of the earth I guess.

[@ErnestoBrausewind]

That's a thing I really miss about later episodes - Robin Bush's storys, what a fantastic narrator-

[@monicacall7532]

It’s fun to see the early episodes of TT. Notice how clean and new Phil’s hat is! I’m in awe. Karenza has hardly aged at all.

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I'm disabled, but the Time Team is taking me on another beautiful adventure.

[@ch7pper]

Phil laughing as he and Tony paddle in the dugout gives me life! Just discovered this amazing program and look forward to binging the rest

[@kathmorris6011]

I’m 75, and in love with all of them! I’m so happy to have found the series.❤️

[@dinerouk]

I'm 74 and remember this from decades ago.

[@irenehannan4731]

Me too !

[@marieanderson6311]

I love Phil’s laugh! It is infectious! ❤️🍀

[@ward26102]

Phil is so genuine and such a character. He never changes over the years in the series. I imagine his private self is much like his TV persona. He has fun, he's a great educator and explainer, and he's so passionate about his work. I especially like when he talks about flint knapping and how it ties or connects him to the people doing flint knapping thousands of years ago. There is a recent interview type vid (COVID pandemic timeframe) where he talks about this in detail. Check it out.

[@munromark1400]

Mick has so much class He is the same person every day positive upbeat aand happy while searching for the truth.

[@the_rover1]

searching for subjective reality, depicting the possibility (!) of what could have been. us archaeologists don't look for truth, this is an unreachable target. we analyse artifacts, biofacts and geofacts, in order to make a hypothesis about the possibility of things, not truth though.

[@tanakability]

Phil's laugh is just everything :))

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Oooo Arrrr !! 🤣

[@junkabella6324]

Phil is such a multitalent!

[@barddzen]

We lived in England for about 5 years and watched all kinds of shows in the history of the country and visited many sites over the years. This show was and is a great way to fill in the blanks for me. All of the members over the years and show format was simple, to the point and fun to watch.

[@debbiew.7716]

John is seen here for the first time in the series! It is amazing to see how geophys improves as the years go by! These folks are like old friends. I never get tired of seeing them.

[@mangela9517]

Not really 🙁.. sorry.. John was in the first episode and it was iconic for geophys! So do go and whatch it if you haven't yet. And all the best, Friend to Friend 😉

[@HannibalFan52]

Of interest is the episode in which they get to go back to Athelney and actually get to dig the site. If I recall correctly, John shows the Team a comparison of their original dot-matrix geophys with the new one done with upgraded equipment.

[@georgielancaster1356]

I cannot believe how young they all are - it is quite moving - and Victor and Mick gone forever. All that knowledge in Mick's head. To lose that is a tragedy.

[@nzlemming]

I'm a bit nervous of Phil without a hat, but it's lovely seeing them slowly get into their rhythm.

[@papaquonis]

I am really enjoying Victor's illustrations.

[@a.azazagoth5413]

He has a very original style. His illustrations capture so much life in them.

[@maryleeharris4210]

This show is teaching me what I was never taught in school. I love this show.

[@alexjoeluke]

It was weird watching Mick and Robin talking in that graveyard. RIP YOU LEGENDS

[@ward26102]

They are missed. I love them, and Victor as well.

[@string-bag]

RIP Tony's hair too.

[@comicbookfrog3534]

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[@pakedermsfavs9080]

Aww that’s sad 😢

[@Iammrspickley]

Nothing will ever be perfect, at least not all the time, but this Team (more or less) of Time Team must have been the greatest posse one could to be part off...

[@gohawks3571]

I'm just discovering this show, and I love it 👍👍 This show is everything I wanted the history channel to be. Why are we so fixated on stupid "reality" type shows? This is perfect!

[@richardgrace4500]

I mean the history channel and national geographic both used to be REALLY good back in the day but then Disney acquired both of them.... so ,Anne that answers your question

[@mescko]

@@richardgrace4500 Yeah, instant political agenda.

[@rjsanawesomemess5197]

There’s a reason why “they’d” never, ever, make a show exactly like this in America. Even though there’s pre-historic and onward archeological sites on roughly 40 times the area in jUst the USA, not counting Canada or Mexico. A very sad reason indeed.

[@gohawks3571]

@@rjsanawesomemess5197 So sadly true😒

[@firefox5926]

"Why are we so fixated on stupid "reality" type shows? This is perfect!" because believe it or not they're even cheaper to make than this was lol

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

These old episodes are the greatest! The new show just can't compete. These oldies are pure magic!

[@ward26102]

I find all 20 years of the series delightful. But it's fun seeing everyone so fresh-faced back in the early episodes. 🙂

[@georgielancaster1356]

I agree. The early episodes are the best.

[@georgielancaster1356]

I agree. The early episodes are the best.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

perfect ending, Phil looked like he had fun with this dig

[@amykrell]

Oh no! My favorite shot of Phil helpless with laughter cut off along with the end credits

[@spacecowboy2k]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US in the US!!!

[@martialme84]

Good luck with getting rid of the orange ape, bud. Fingers crossed...

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@@martialme84 Thank you! Early voting has been unprecedented in it's volume... here's hoping the forecasts are correct!!!

[@msladykiss1996]

Thank you for putting the episodes of time team on KZbin. I really appreciate your commitments for the show

[@ellenl.5581]

I have been watching odds and ends of shows since a year ago. Tony gets really old then young, but no matter how old phil gets he gets better. I've just now started from the beginning.

[@daveshrum1749]

God they look so young relatively. I love this show I miss it I feel like most of them are old friends.

[@daveshrum1749]

@Big Bill O'Reilly just a figure of speech bud.

[@gentlemanfarmer6042]

@Big Bill O'Reilly Smh, what a tw*t. And before you ask what that is, it's the thing between your legs.

[@robjapan]

I feel the exact same! I've often wanted to do a time team tour of the uk. Visiting all the places they went. But nobody wants to come with me! Lol

[@kdjohnson1998]

@@robjapan I would, when safe international travel resumes!

[@OldHag73]

Then check out their new channel Time Team Official, they are just about to make more episodes. Not all the old crew will be back but a few of them and som new technology and stuff. Gonna be interesting to see what is going to happen

[@reindeercrossing]

Phil’s laugh is pure joy!!

[@deborahparham3783]

Everything about Phil is pure joy. He is one of a kind.

[@tphvictims5101]

Every one of these videos where excellent. Phil looks like a Teenager so does tony 👍🏻

[@kasie680]

I love Phil’s laugh at the end lol

[@thorild69]

When you look for the Dark Ages and only find dark edges.... Smashing, regardless.

[@sandilynnpetersen]

I looked at the satellite view of this area using Google Earth and could find every place they visited during their investigation. Beautiful countryside!

[@noizeemama3697]

It was so much fun seeing all of you at a younger age. I just started watching your episodes on here this year, so I have been watching more current ones. I love a bunch of long haired men!

[@ward26102]

Academic type hair styles or archaeologist type? Even Tony had the long hair in early episodes.

[@V.Hansen.]

Remember before every one owned their own drone and only helicopters could get aerial photographs? Crazy to think how easy it is now

[@craighiebert3384]

Just "unearthed" this series yesterday and it's brilliant! A huge fan from California.

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This is the greatest thing since sliced bread for surviving the covid 19 sheltering in place !

[@ward26102]

The best thing is, there are 20 years of episodes. Watch them all, then start over. 🙂

[@zackstewart4109]

This is a great Robin Bush episode.

[@dano4572]

beautiful people, and show.

[@carmelo1966]

I love this series I live in the states but I'm in love with british history.

[@aricgoetz910]

Same here my friend i love the history from our friends on the other side of the pond

[@sheila1115]

i think the reason we love this show here in the states is that our country seems hell-bent on destroying our own history while the British have held on to theirs, good, bad or indifferent. history just is... and we should embrace it instead of destroying it. it isn't always good or pretty but it is reality and we should try to learn from it.

[@stiannobelisto573]

@@sheila1115 your right but unfortunately it is starting to happen here in Europe, big leftist crowd here ready to destroy our history

[@ashydes_mom_of_7]

@@sheila1115 very true. So sad

[@reeyepez]

@@aricgoetz910 lot of our history comes from them across the pond. Genealogy of mine anyway is from the brits and under the channel.

[@LindsayWilson-vj1wc]

Not long after this the shows producers asked Mick to wear a more colourful jumper. I believe he went to a charity shop for the most outrageous rainbow jumper he could find. A Star was Born.

[@denniswert3759]

It’s great to see these initial episodes!!!!!

[@gwadja]

Episode 4 (Series 1, Episode 4) The Fortress in the Lake, Aired: February 6, 1994

[@charlescook6195]

1994. I feel so old now

[@ShortStuffMegs21]

Tonys jacket really does scream 1994 tho. 😂

[@KaMaNoFiTo]

Exactly 20 years ago

[@cs_fl5048]

with all that diggin and chopping Phil must be strong as an ox.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

he looks like he’s buff, he sounds to me like he’d knock you out if you pissed him off in a pub

[@raunothomas]

I am in club who loves Time Team! Sry they do not go on.... cause they are not just about history.... they heal ones personal cuts. I do understand why they took war veterans to dig... cause all of this is healing. ...

[@plutus2559]

Have you seen the plans to reboot with the help of patreon? Go to the Time Team official channel for more information

[@classicambo9781]

There are indeed new digs slowly increasing in size and number and recorded to become new time team episodes. Check it out!

[@emmettpickerel5016]

Love that the video is far more crisp than I'd expect of a series 1 episode!

[@gregb6469]

At the end, with the way the water was about to pour over the gunnels of the canoe, I'm thinking that either people back then were smaller and lighter than Phil is, or just one person at a time rode in them.

[@kotteman8]

It could be that since is made of greenwood with lots of sap and extra weight. After it dried it should float a bit easier.

[@Sheikh_Yerbouti]

wow they all look so young. RIP Mick

[@kotteman8]

Ohh I hoped they would have seen the significance of iron on the island. It could indicate ore naturally deposited in water as lumps, much easier to make good iron from then rock ore . And since iron was of such importance having a fortified area with smelting in the water where it was makes some sense as to why it was built.

[@granskare]

I always liked Time Team!

[@ruthfarlow2892]

Goodness these guys are all so young in this episode

[@bigbandguru]

What a young group of folks.

[@kevinroche3334]

I haven't seen this one before - unbelievable!

[@ACDZ123]

You hit the jackpot then 😂

[@ssenniugcmeniarrol]

I love Time Team! One thing though; as an Irish Native, Ogham is pronounced 'ome', like Home. 'gh' tends to be almost silent when in the middle of words.

[@AndrewBentler]

ALL THE TIME TEAMS PLZ!

[@NickPenlee]

I stayed at Tan Troed camp site at Lake Llangorse in 1969 for a week's school excursion. There were decent lake activities including learning how to canoe and sail Wayfarer yachts. Pony trekking was another option. All great fun but hadn't realised the historical significance of the little island. Good memories!

[@kbsltd11]

Really fantastic filming

[@steven2212]

Much of this type of work is done around Jamestown island. Good stuff.

[@venust.4119]

1:09 Phil is clobbering something away while being introduced :,D

[@bostonrailfan2427]

getting his aggression out on something 🤣

[@ladymorrigan5950]

I love this show!

[@make0urday66]

Tony looks like he belongs in gryffindor in this one. 😂

[@ralphgeigner3011]

Was always interesting ! Great the series is on KZbin, Land Rovers ! Neat ! Go ARMY

[@blaggercoyote]

I think it`about time that Victor got more kudos - he`s an excellent artist!

[@MikeWood]

This goes way back to the beginning. Good seeing Mick and Victor again. :)

[@Bring-Me-Tea]

God I just love Tony. I would do anything to bring Time Team back, but it'd have to be available online too for Americans.

[@dinerouk]

Not just Americans but for the rest of the world!

[@nicolawebb6025]

They made new episodes last year which are only available on KZbin

[@macdameron9321]

love me some Time Team

[@philaypeephilippotter6532]

Every *Time Team, Time Team Special* and most *Time Team America* programmes have been posted on YT by *Fillask, Reijer Zaaijer* and this, the _official_ *Time Team* channel. Try *DigVentures* too.

[@Invictus13666]

Fillask has lost his channel...which is too bad....

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@Invictus13666 don’t post copyrighted videos…all of them are stolen if they weren’t posted by this channel

[@christophero55]

I wish they posted in the description the dates the episodes aired.

[@georgedorn1022]

This episode was originally aired on 6th February 1994.

[@surfnsarangi]

I really enjoy the music.

[@susierosido790]

Honoring you for all you do. Susie from Bluegrass Land.

[@brianpeck4035]

after 3 days..."no time for conclusions"...we need to see if this hollowed out log will float without us in it!

[@chatalaine]

Tony! You’re looking like Harry Potter! Nice show.

[@cynthiacarter514]

I am from 🇺🇸 and just found the older programs. People look so young😲.

[@vincentrandles8105]

That's only because they ARE young!

[@earlatkins9559]

I love watching these classic episodes. Can you add the Series 4 episodes to the playlist?

[@ariwick4101]

Thank you for posting the full episodes (45min +), the short videos are really annoying. lol

[@PirateChiefPC1]

With those glasses and countenance, Tony looks a wee bit like Harry Potter.

[@DianeCastle]

It's Harry's cousin, Baldrick Potter.

[@Aby7799]

@36:34 looks like Renoir or John constable painting. ❤❤

[@tphvictims5101]

13:35 Phil comes up with a real doozy. 😂👍🏻

[@themysteryofbluebirdboulevard]

Look how young everyone is!!

[@nicolejosan6364]

OMG, without safety goggles! 11:05 That's scary as hell!

[@iangoddi6815]

YES!

[@malcolmformosa1772]

Hello to the Time Team we are watching from all the way down under from Mount Gambier in the State Of South Australian and also I am sharing with my eldest daughter to watch aswell Yeah Bye Mate.🥇🇦🇺🦘⚜️👑⚜️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you.

[@LadyAmandalouise]

Love history

[@doughaynes654]

Thanks!

[@thefinalroman]

20:00 sounds like a good plot for season 4 The Last Kingdom

[@leslietarkin5705]

It's interesting to see the different technique used for creating a dugout canoe. I'm in NC and just like the gentleman said, the dugout canoes here are created by burning out the inside of the log. Tar and pitch were (& still are), used to make the craft waterproof.

[@williamloh9018]

What a cool show...guess I used to look younger too. Watched this in Florida all the time...way cool to see them all again. Nice group of people...able to disagree and not hate anyone. Imagine. Thinking: They are like Top Gear, but below ground...

[@richardgrace4500]

What is amusing to me is at 21:20 you have four people standing around in wet suites but 3 out of the 4 people are completely clean and dry while the only person who is wet and dirty is the one person in the back who was messing with the clip board

[@dinerouk]

suites?

[@Brinta3]

@richardgrace4500 That timestamp is useless.

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

I had yet to see as early an episode as this one. Does anyone else think that Tony looks like an aging Harry Potter?

[@seanpaula8924]

I found this program with the more recent episodes. To see Tony With hair 😳 I had too look twice.

[@Dovietail]

I remember those Lego laptops. They weighed a ton!

[@nellethewitch]

Awwwww Tony looks like a Harry Potter stunt double.

[@maddog2771]

Was here Nov 2019

[@daehawk9585]

Everyone was so young.

[@bethbartlett5692]

They really would have *benefited from Stewart on this hunt.*

[@fcukyou2_]

I have to say it, just like everyone else has already... but damn, do they look so young! especially Phil and mick I feel like I've been deprived as a child growing up...how has this show not aired in the USA? 14, 15,16+ seasons or whatever it is...and no one thought about bringing it over for USA tv? could have spun off an American version like antiques roadshow and still aired the original episodes too... it would have been a hit on discovery or history back in the day...or if it was on the science or nat geo

[@Brinta3]

An American version of Time Team? Time Team is 99% about buildings. What could they dig up in the USA?

[@Frysk_Beamwurken]

I'm looking for the background music of this episode. A lot of Time Team music is not in the soundtrack on soundcloud unfortunately. Does anybody have any advice on where this music is to be found and / or can be acquired? Please do let me know!!! (like the track heard in the intro of this very episode as Tony starts talking)

[@surfnsarangi]

I too am looking for it, i love the mood. As i understand it, there's more music available via soundcloud if one pays for the extra tracks, but I'm not certain if the soundtracks from these earlier episodes would be included. Soon i will buy the extra tracks and maybe message the uploader on soundcloud to ask about this music.

[@Frysk_Beamwurken]

@@surfnsarangi have you been succesfull in finding this music?

[@milliebanks7209]

Wish you could add the date of the filming.

[@k3nel]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Team_(series_1)

[@roberthughes513]

Ogham is pronounced without the “G”. In some parts of Ireland the GH is silent..."ORM”

[@Invictus13666]

Og ham has always had the g every time I’ve heard it...through a long career in archaeology

[@mescko]

Is that why the Great Orme just outside Llandudno is spelled like it is?

[@Samopesh]

This straight up looks like an episode of the old Doctor Who, I’m half expecting them to all pile into a police box and go back to when it was originally built, or start fighting some corny guy in a suit

[@nicolawebb6025]

Nah, Dr. Who was filmed in a different bit of Wales

[@izzybeth]

Good on Tony for pronouncing those Welsh ll's correctly (Llangorse, Llangasty). Mick and Robin, not so much.

[@AlexandraRoedder]

Tony Robinson is so young in this!