Time Team Live at Sutton Hoo: Final Day with Tony Robinson | Thursday 27th June 2024

It's the final day of Time Team's historic dig at Sutton Hoo, in partnership with the National Trust.
Sir Tony Robinson returns for another live show, alongside many Time Team regulars, transmitted direct from the site.
Throughout June, Time Team has been, investigating Garden Field, a little explored part of the site, in addition to carrying out testpitting in the wider landscape. It has been a thrilling excavation, and this time we only had four weeks to do it!
Join us for the live premiere, as it happens, on Thursday 27th June 2024 at 4:15pm (BST)
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Many thanks to our excavation partners @nationaltrustcharity
PLEASE NOTE: The full conclusions of Time Team's dig will be revealed in a special episode, due to air in 2025. Full details to be announced.
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[@belwynne1386]

Seeing Stewart and John walking a field and figuring out its story touches my heart. Legends, both of them. So gratified to see the team working together again on something so important. Pretty sure Dr. Mick, Robin, Victoria and the rest are out there with them making sure they go right.

[@eleidal]

That's exactly what touched me as well! 🙂

[@jcollins3182]

Yeah, still not sure why i got choked up at that part. I think it’s just…beautiful.

[@mikegershon8528]

Gosh I love this show. I am in Chicago and I remember watching the old episodes with Mick, Tony, Phil and the gang years ago. I have learned so much and enjoyed so much. Because of some medical conditions I will never realize my life's dream and visit England but Time Team has shown me places I would never have seen otherwise. Thanks to all 😃

[@annfahy2589]

Hopefully one day you'll be well enough🙏🏼

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

I still find myself looking for Mick in the background. Him. Tony, Phil and Stewart had great chemistry. I'm grateful.to be able to watch the older shows. Rest easy Mick. Thanks for all the wonderful teachings.

[@eleidal]

Look, I haven't even finished the episode -- but watching John and Stuart walking around together through the fields, checking John's phone, is such a brilliant development in their working relationship. Those who don't know their history on Time Team (they weren't arch-rivals, but disagreed a lot, and even argued against each other's discipline) won't get how beautiful a moment this is to behold. It starts around 9 minutes in. What a great sight to behold!

[@eleidal]

I wanna see the clip where Stuart says to John, "Lemme take you for a walk, John." "Ok, but I'm bringing my phone." "Deal. And something to write with."

[@eleidal]

Helen Geake is somewhat cheeky, and I'm here for it!

[@eleidal]

can hardly wait for more.

[@lonestarbellepk]

​​@@eleidalshe's appears to be a confident no nonsense type. I wouldn't want to cross her though I like she loves Anglo-Saxon.

[@gregphillips.1312]

Oh Helen, all these years on and still you excite me with your mind and enthusiasm 😍

[@KatrinaCopping]

What a privilege to be involved again. I was involved in the 80's dig and have had the pleasure to dig again at Sutton Hoo. What a great June xx

[@elizabethneill3825]

congratulations! That's absolutely splendid.

[@pennylock5053]

It was lovely to meet you Katrina. Keep up the good job with the t-shirts 😃 Penny

[@naomisewpaul7569]

Yes; lovely to meet you and I hope our paths cross again soon! 🥰

[@54mgtf22]

Sir Tony. 77 years old and just as sharp and charming as ever.

[@helenamcginty4920]

Helen Geake is just such an all round pleasant lady. I love watching her interactions. Never snarky, never annoyed. Or good at not showing being annoyed. Im so pleased that she got this dig.

[@elizabethneill3825]

Me, too! And I am fascinated by Anglo-Saxon archaeology, so I'm very pleased for myself as well.

[@lonestarbellepk]

Perhaps she shows annoyance but no, nor snark.

[@bethmarriott9292]

Thank you for doing this, seeing everyone come back for a dig of this significance means a lot to so many of us ❤️

[@jcortese3300]

That whole MY GOD IT'S A BOAT moment was amazing ... I can't wait until this is really all excavated!

[@brianpetersen2364]

Welcome back Tony, we missed you 😉

[@valpayne2963]

Matt is a brilliant presenter. He is such a natural. Hope we see him more up front in future. Just love Time Team!

[@elizabethneill3825]

Matt is a great communicator.

[@joelnolan7642]

Season 3 of Professor Alice Robert's show Digging for Britain features Matt sharing the presenting duties along with Alice. Very short season, only 3 episodes, and Matt is in every one of them.

[@Luddite1]

So great to see the original time team back on a dig ! It must be so nice for you all to still get to work together after so many years and on such an amazing site

[@mikaellarsson412]

I want to say Thanks you to the Time Team crew for making my visit to Sutton Hoo such a wonderful experience. Seeing it all really made an Old dream come true. You were all so wonderful and including during my visit. I asked a few of the original members why they answered Tim's call and I got the same answer "The people". And having met so many of you now I totally agree, you are a lovely bunch of people! 😊😊❤❤❤ I can't wait for next year to make a second visit. Will John get his wish come tru? Well, he's got my vote. I hope to see you all agin soon. Best wishes, Mikael from Sweden

[@kathrynschauf1784]

I can't wait until you guys do your magic on the new way of digging, and on the raw cut of this special right off the press video of the TT doing their work!!! Three cheers! I felt it, too! You folks are all so special. If you get permission to go back next year, I want to volunteer! Love it! THANK YOU! (It was so good to see everyone again.)♥

[@underthebodie]

They have permission it's a two year project

[@underthebodie]

They have permission it's a two year project

[@terryt.1643]

Oh textiles! One of my favorite topics, too. Thanks, Time Team for your in depth coverage. There are so many facets to your digs. 🥰👍👍

[@galeng73]

Alright. I have decided that this is worth some money. I'll do what I can. It's worth it. Thanks for the new content.

[@lesames3743]

Love time team . Thank you all. Great watch , please some back and revisited this site. Thanks tony , stew, John, Helen, carenza etc all. Maybe one day you can drag Phil out of the pub to do some digging ;)

[@bryanstoyle6504]

Would be lovely to see phil and that treasured hat again on camera.

[@underthebodie]

Its been an absolute pleasure working alongside you guys, special thanks to Dani, Matt and Naomi for taking the time to chat and share their expertise. The highlight for me was processing and recording all the small finds including the tool Helen has shown Tony. Ill definitely be there again next year

[@babyfacemichael1]

A new CLASSIC Time Team , how lovely is that !

[@stephencowie696]

the TT enthusiasm runs through everyone - new or old... and the 4 week dig was amazing.

[@elizabethneill3825]

It has been wonderful! So exciting!

[@ledacedar6253]

Very cool having Patreon volunteers too. That’s on my bucket if there’s peace on earth again.❤

[@eleidal]

My thoughts exactly. Though my mobility isn't limited, I don't want to travel to the UK and support it at this time, with Gaza going on. But eventually, hopefully things will get better. The archaeology is waiting for us ;-)

[@jtorola]

@@eleidalwhy would Gaza going on stop you from going to Britain!?

[@riaanshaigh1338]

Prof mick Astin would have enjoyed this dig. A great legacy on his part.

[@goesman81]

So nice to see Tony and the classic Crew together again, i must have watched the 20 seasons of time team dozens of times during my own time at university studying Archeologie. And also kudos of seeing the Diggers and Archeologists barefoot around the Bones, i know its to prevent them from smahing some bones by accident, but i personly find it gives the whole thing a little bit more dignety then steppeing on another mans Grave and Bones in Wellies or Combat Boots. cnt wait for next Years Streams :), is it a boat, it has to be...

[@elizabethneill3825]

An early prediction. (But I think so, too.)

[@brettbrown9261]

Congratulations to the 36 Patreons who were lucky enough to be selected & represent each and every one of us Patreons who did not get selected. Good luck for future "Entrants" for future sites!! Gotta love a LIVE transmission, no big deal with the minor "glitches". I think this is going to become a real "Annual Event" for Time Team & Sutton Hoo as long as the "discoveries" warrant the intrusions. So good to get this "Behind the Scenes" look at what promises to be an incredible finished Special Episode next year. Tony, we missed ya!, Love Gus for the new 3 Day Digs, but glad you decided to come back! Will be a Patreon for as long as I can, what a legacy that is being created with the help of the Fans!! TIME TEAM is BACK spread the word. Great to see so many of the old gang and all the new members.

[@ianferguson2704]

Best 52:24 of TV I've seen all year. Well done and thank you to all at Time Team.

[@edrooks]

Thank you. How exciting! Looking forward to the full film and next year.

[@cketts8128]

I’m an avid fan….always have been from day one. I remember when it first came on the tv and I was hooked. I’ve watched every single show. Oh, I do wish it was still on the tv but it’s lovely having some shows on here 😃💚🧡🇬🇧

[@75YBA]

You folks are gems, we all know this! Hope you and yours are safe and healthy!🌏🌎🌍😁👍👍👍

[@johnkeady2357]

We are going to be tantalized until the post dig work is completed. The hints are some amazing finds!

[@GelbSchmetterling]

Tony used to say “tantalizing glimpse” a lot! :)

[@joanjones5004]

Could be another boat !!??….. then …. Silence ??…. Guys you’re killing me ! Love the show..great work, but the waiting is torture arrrgh ! Just have to be patient I spose. Carry on Gang ! XO

[@sushirules]

Even if not another burial but of the time would be amazing... Speaking of silence, the first live streams were a bit challenging. The results in this compilation are even better than DigWatch. TimeTeam, you are much appreciated!

[@amandachapman4708]

Brilliant to see this summary of the dig rushed to us on the final day of actual digging. Some fascinating glimpses of things to whet our appetites for the finished release next year! Eagerly awaited... Well done Time Team from a Patreon supporter 👏👏👏

[@janmitchell641]

This is all so exciting! Thank you for sharing this “raw edit?” It’s wonderful to see so many of the original gang back together. I was hoping they would mention Phil when they found the flints. I would love to see him make a visit to the site. To me he wasn’t always given the serious respect he deserved; often being the target of teasing. I think he was loved by his teammates, but perhaps not as esteemed, possibly because he didn’t come across as the well heeled professor, with his regional accent, and he wasn’t as reserved. It shouldn’t be that way, but I think there is still a remnant of the class system alive and well in the UK. Nevertheless, I love Time Team, and I’m particularly pleased that Tony is back presenting.

[@alansturt5211]

You guys are such a treasure - thanks for uncovering history - and making your own history in the process

[@sylviarowley6668]

What another wonderful video! Thank you so much for being able to share it with us all. Your work & knowledge is amazing and Sutton Hoo is a remarkable place with a very special atmosphere. Amazing! ❤️xx

[@seankennedy4548]

31:48 to 33:40 Week 2 - Another possible boat burial on geo-phys!!! How awesome! Something to look at next year if you can deal with the water table Wonderful work and great to see the team together.

[@classicambo9781]

And if water logged, might have surviving timbers! Very exciting

[@monicacall7532]

I could’ve watched hours and hours of this show!

[@helen_crimmins]

Was there when they filmed the lady saying about goosebumps at 1.10... on Tuesday 25th June. Such a lovely lady

[@nb6175]

They used that moment in the teaser but never told us what she found!

[@evelynkimbrell9823]

It was nice to see all the weekly snippets put together. It gives a much better understanding of the process. Will we be sharing in the post-excavation processes as well? We've seen the first steps, the digging. I'd love to see what follows.

[@elizabethneill3825]

And I'd love to learn if the site has been continuously occupied, or not.

[@chrisbenedetto4736]

The sound does come after a few minutes in and they repeat that early segment at the end. You won't miss anything significant.

[@kathycarlson7947]

Thank you for a brilliant 4 weeks. My heart is full.

[@theresacrubaugh2095]

I hope we make it back next year! And maybe I can save enough money to apply to be a volunteer. That would be a dream!

[@margaretrowlands8162]

Woah! I didn't know you could do this. How do you do it?

[@theresacrubaugh2095]

@@margaretrowlands8162 I am assuming they will have volunteers again, as they did in this video. As a patron, they let us know they were accepting some volunteers to work with the team. They had an application for you to fill out and that didn't mean you would be chosen. You also had to be able to get there on your own and pay for your own arrangements, if chosen. I didn't even try to fill it out because I knew I couldn't afford to fly into England let alone pay for transportation to the site and finding a place to stay. It would be a dream of mine to help on a dig! It would be a dream of mine to see England. There was no mention of having volunteers again. That was my hope only.

[@elizabethneill3825]

@@theresacrubaugh2095 I hope that they will have volunteers again. Of course, it's a way to reward fans of TT. But I felt that it added an element of interest.

[@elizabethneill3825]

Not that it wasn't interesting enough.

[@theresacrubaugh2095]

@@elizabethneill3825 I think it adds towards the interest of becoming a patron, as well as, to keep being a patron. But offered, or not, I will remain a patron as long as I can.

[@KaisaCrafts]

Thank you and see you next year! Love Time Team!

[@Byron_Blue]

Such a great series. The package of actors, staff and flow were just so good. I’m so happy to be in the age to appreciate everything. Thank you everyone

[@adamjnowak1]

My favorite part of the show is getting the locals involved, dressed in garb, cooking, crafting, and dressing up the Time Team crew!!!

[@brettbrown9261]

Real Time Team ;-)

[@elizabethneill3825]

That dress Hilde modeled was gorgeous. And, of course, it made it more real.

[@invertevision4757]

Wow, to be one of those Patreons selected had to be a phenomenal experience! I've really grown to really love everything Time Team over the past year or so. And I hope that's a boat and not a septic tank lol

[@DavidCasebeer-wf8by]

I've watched over the years, Time Team's discoveries. We lived just east of Sutton Hoo at RAF Woodbridge from 1984-87. My kids had the opportunity to see some excavations during that time.

[@Klara-Hvar]

Really exciting, ready to see the findings... and it seems eternal to wait until next year for the big excavation.

[@alanmcmillan6969]

It has been great to see sp many facess, old and new. Long live Time team!

[@clmbkb]

Great program. Thank you! Looking forward to future reports and the final program.

[@destonlee2838]

Banger. Absolutely fantastic reprise of Tony Robinsons brilliant "can I come in your trench" with Baldric. This brings me and I'm certain so many others the happy nostalgia of late night syndicated BBC in the states. Wonderful dig!

[@fethahedthee1337]

why oh why is there only one 'like' button?

[@SB-sj4uz]

Just brilliant, thank you Time Team.

[@joker120007]

Phil would of been in heaven over the flint

[@ITFNBiteBayKon]

15:49.... There I am in the crowd!

[@joshschneider9766]

the absolute and utter joy this place of death brings your lives, and the genuine thrill and joy of discovery you all feel, is quite infectious. no matter how much my life sucks you guys always cheer me up. or make me even happier when im not sad. i really appreciate you all, and im so glad you all got to dig there. thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@joshschneider9766]

ah matt. the continued evolution of your career brings me such inordinate joy. whether it was as an inmate in lincoln jail, or a lay brother at a monastery you always had a positive impact. you never met me and you likely never will, but youve had a truly awesome impact on me. thank you for it :)

[@DanDan-fu6sd]

OMG! Hold on, what have I missed?! The team is all here!.....How wonderful. Now I have to go find every minute that lead up to this moment.

[@katmandudawn8417]

I love the whole gang and I love time team and their gentle ribbing but I have to say l adore Sir Tony. He is such an amazing , rounded person. Even though he is very humble and self deprecating, he truly is a stand out in so many areas. His love of history, his acting, his charity work and his kindness make him very special. It doesn’t hurt he looks amazingly like my late father( also an amazing, kind, funny man) 😉☺️

[@CarryOnChronically]

Derek and Laurence are like the Bert and Ernie of time time. I love their friendship 😂❤

[@frederickwoof5785]

Really interesting stuff. Just been to visit the Longshed at Woodbridge and the volunteers are still chiselling (axeing) away at the planks. Lovely days visit.

[@rosee941]

Amazing!!

[@DarrylAdams]

This must be Hellen Geake's dream dig, using her Saxon, small finds background to the fullest

[@glenhumphreys4289]

awesome. love the history of the area.

[@kristi.s9922]

"Lets find some more Roman prooches!" Helen:"Or not" When you know the context, this is the best joke ever. Because Helen Geake is Anglosaxon archeoligist and all the Roman daily rubbish is polluting her very delicate anglosaxon finds. I was laughing so hard. Love Time Team.

[@trimley]

It was good to see Angus on camera 👍

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

That is clearly an innovative technique: Field walking in three dimensions, where the fourth (time) gets thrown in. That archeology destroys a site. That is old hat, and not entirely true - in fact not true at ALL. The finding of the Sudden Hoo ship was just the start. The excavation pointed to a hitherto vastly more interesting context: A site that had been in use for around a millenium, where so little is known from other sources. This is a breakthrough dig and a great success for Helen (and Jackie). Who would have thought a small finds speciealist was useful for quite a lot more than throwing beer bottles away. Jakie as well: OK, we suspected that they had died (just a wild hunch). But what, when and how they died (and lived) and looked. I particularly liked the warrior grave of a woman - giving whole new meaning to the phrase "Old Battleaxe of woman" - Oscar Wilde would have loved it! Just as Shakespeare would have loved it, if Helen found Hamlets grave (his son was named Amled). By the way for the landscaper: The place of Elsinore is not Helsingør, but the fortification just across the strait: Helsingborg (in what is for now "temporarily occupied Scania" by the criminal swedes. (as Jack Nicholson would have phrased it: "Is rhere any other KIND?"

[@2wahineandadog]

Awesome - can't wait for the movie to get more in depth with the finds

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks Guys this was great👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌻🌺

[@jjoprinzess]

Amazing!! So excited!!

[@ek-nz]

Can’t wait for the final film!

[@maighstirtarot5385]

... so excited to watch this - feels like only last year that Matt was a young whipper snapper

[@JenBriSeth]

Muppets reference. Nice. 😆

[@strongsarah]

10:52 a barrow? goosebumps! ETA 35:57, a boat!! more goosebumps!!

[@peligeustalos4141]

There is just turn it up all the way. Takes a while for the sound to get from England to your house I’m told

[@RobertFisher1969]

The Sutton Hoo episodes have been quite interesting! I’m at a loss, however, to understand why anyone thought any of these episodes would benefit from being live. And it certainly seems as if they haven’t.

[@classicambo9781]

Because they want to keep people watching. Waiting until next year for the heavily edited and finalised version is too far away. The more content the better

[@elizabethneill3825]

@@classicambo9781 I am also an adherent of the "more content, the better" philosophy. All of the glimpses we were provided made me feel like I was part of the excitement. And learning new things is a pleasure. You know, like "phenomenology."

[@mattmclafferty6265]

Fantastic, thankyou so much.. Hare Krishna.

[@luffegasen7711]

Every time they mention flint, I hear Phil Harding go "OOOoooh!"! ^^

[@Reginaldesq]

"We lost 3 guides" Wow that was one hell of a storm ..... Oh, 3 guide ropes :)

[@Ivehadenuff]

See everyone next year!

[@brettbrown9261]

There will be lot more new stuff before next year, TIME are BACK and have many projects in the pipeline thanks to the support of ALL the Patreons.

[@keithstevenson6892]

Great seeing everyone again .. Miss the show... But how has John not aged...

[@keithskelhorne3993]

13 quid for a chicken casserole? Thats bloody good! So is the broadcast :)

[@vladdezdechado4656]

Best job ever!

[@tractorfactorsteve]

Mick Aston was right. Condition, extent and date. Mind you that could be talking about almost anywhere in East Anglia. Don't yew goo messin' in the old wayas. Tha's a hooly ol' neck o' th' woods.

[@CharleneJTaylor1968]

I have really enjoyed this year's dig, but my only complaint is the SOUND!!!! I could hardly hear most of the presenters. Hopefully Time Team will view this latest episode & fix the audio, before they put ALL the Sutton Hoo episodes into 1 extended youtube episode. All the "flint flakes"?? Where's Phil Harding for a cameo???? Both Mick & Phil would have had a great time touring the site. Thank you again Time Team for a great season.

[@CharleneJTaylor1968]

I'm rewatching the episode on my tablet, with a volume booster app & headphones to hear everyone. Sound quality was very poor when i watched this earlier on a smart tv..

[@CharleneJTaylor1968]

Surprised that Tony or Helen didn't mention how ecstatic Phil Harding would have been to see the FLINT TOOLS. Hopefully Phil will make a cameo appearance one day - next to the Mick doll.

[@beverlystewart1096]

Matt’s just gotten better looking. 🥰

[@slowerpicker]

Huh. Didn't stop after 3 days. Didn't rain on the dig. Evidenty, minimal beer and wine consumed. Are we sure this is Time Team?

[@trunkster07]

Trust me, there was definitely quite a bit of beer and wine consumed.

[@jamesleighninger1828]

Please explain the metallic artifact found at the end. Tony was so excited but it was not clear what we were looking at! Flat surface with something etched into it? A head/ face?

It could be the missing pieces of the metal bucket that they had found in a much earlier dig - its on show in the Exhibition Centre

[@nickbea3443]

Its the bottom half of the Bromeswell bucket. Top half was ploughed up by a farmer in the late 1980's.

[@jamesleighninger1828]

@@nickbea3443 thank you!

[@andresmartinezlopez6751]

Wonderful. I would love to be a mountain of old bones in order to be treated so well from so beautiful archeology

[@tallthinwavy3]

Can't wait for 2025 !!!

[@doloresedwards3346]

Mick, Phil and Stuart were always my favourites

[@Chifaire]

I love how the camera crew have just completely given up on trying to follow Stewart around, and just given him a camera to film himself with.

[@bjdefilippo447]

"Manamana" was an unexpected high point.

[@bobhead6243]

Having tried to watch the " Live " , its good to know the Sound has been fixed , worth the wait though .

[@J70a.m-zg6gi_wha0]

Only oldtimers like Helen, Jackie the bone lady, The Geo twins Stewart and John with sir Tony make it work for me. Sure Miss Micks physical presence but don't think for one minute he isn't there watching over shoulders. Bit of grey there on Matt.😘

[@NorwayT]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fantastic Episodes! What a DIG!!! 👍 Could you kind people at Time Team Official tell us what the wonderful and evocative music you played at the very beginning and end is called, and who performed it? Thank you!

[@davidrichard2761]

Where does this come from? It’s great to see the Time team team back together. I didn’t know. They were still doing it. Fantastic. It was always my favourite programme.

[@andymccabe6712]

They're not STILL doing it..... they re - started it using Patreon donations.... .....amazing, eh...!?!?

[@caroleharden3055]

Will be great if it is another ship!

[@justindonie]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@guyplachy9688]

Phil Harding would have loved all those flint microliths! Personally, I'm excited to know about the boat-like feature John found. I'm thinking it may well be later than Saxon but would still be an exceptional find if it is a boat.