Time Team to dig Sutton Hoo 2024 | Breaking News | Exclusive Preview

We're delighted to announce that Time Team will be digging at Sutton Hoo in June 2024, working in partnership with the National Trust!
Sutton Hoo entered history with the discovery of a huge ship burial in 1939, thought to be the final resting place of the 7th century King Raedwald. The excavation by Basil Brown and Edith Pretty was recently immortalised in the film, 'The Dig'.
Following geophysical surveys in 2021/2022, Time Team has now been granted unprecedented access to excavate in the Garden Field.
Join us throughout June on Patreon for exclusive updates as the dig unfolds.
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Feature-length documentary Special presented by Sir Tony Robinson to be released 2025.
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Discover more in our joint press release with the National Trust: www.timeteamdigital.com/news/time-team-to-dig-at-sutton-hoo

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THANK YOU to all our amazing Patreon members for helping to make this happen. Join us on Patreon to support new digs like this and to enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage as the dig unfolds: www.patreon.com/TimeTeamOfficial

[@mikesey1]

Ask the NT about their agreeing to the vandalism of Stonehenge, a world heritage site. NO TUNNELS!

[@RHCole]

It's an actual honor, y'all ❤ ​@@TimeTeamOfficial

[@GildaLee27]

An enormous honor indeed!​@@RHCole

[@emilyflotilla931]

I'm so proud to be a Paetreon!

[@chrisbutler7883]

I will join the world wide chorus of people who are thrilled - not only for the chance to learn more at Sutton Hoo, but also for the recognition being given to Time Team, who have done so much to educate and inspire for so long. How fitting that an international treasure should be investigated by a team that are, themselves, an internationally appreciated treasure.

[@girlnorthof60]

Well said, Chris 😊

[@greenspiritarts]

Exactly what I was thinking too. What an incredible privilege this will be for us all!

[@GNEBandit]

AND sir Baldrick is back!!!! That makes it even better

[@harbingersociety3286]

Agreed from America! Found Time Team during the pandemic and it has become a comfort show. SO thrilled to see them dig the site that got me interested in archeology in the first place!!

[@suecondon1685]

My word, I wonder if you may be THE Chris Butler that was involved with the Bignor Roman villa, where I did a course in Conservation of Finds, way back in the early 2000's? Beautiful landscape and a very enjoyable experience.

[@jbtownsend9535]

Mick would be thrilled. He will be missed.

[@polgara1573]

May his memory always be a blessing

[@poc329]

Bless Mick. Victor Ambrose. Ian Barkley on the digger. RIP

[@brettbrown9261]

@@poc329 and Robin.

[@elwolf8536]

Aww them where the days with mick and his jumpers

[@mothmagic1]

Not will be he already is.

[@johnbruce2868]

I was the custodian of Sutton Hoo and prepared the site for the excavations by Martin Carver in 1983. It'll be interesting to see what the neighbouring fields reveal. Working there was a memorable time. I even had a one person display by the Red Arrows who switched on red, white and blue smoke as they passed over.

[@girlnorthof60]

Awesome... what a great job that would be.

[@joshschneider9766]

Thank you for your contributions to Sutton Hoo archaeology.

[@mkilner]

Wow! 👏🏻💙😎

[@jeanettekruger6577]

Is the British Museum still claiming they found it?

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

​@@jeanettekruger6577Why would the British museum claim that they we're the one's that found it when everyone knows they didn't?? Please use your brain will you that's what it's there for🙄SMH

[@jamesc264]

This is exactly the sort of thing why bringing Time Team back was and is important, why I became (and remain) a Patreon. If you aren't already a Patreon of Time Team please seriously consider it. The above is exactly what it pays for.

[@joshschneider9766]

Time team helps me with my depression SO so so much. I cannot thank you and the other patreons enough.

[@typicalwitch]

​@@joshschneider9766 ❤

[@maudieg8459]

I’m up here in the north woods of Wisconsin, USA. Who’d a thought I’d ever be able to vicariously experience a real archeological dig, and at Sutton Hoo, no less! Terrific!! Thank you, Time Team!

[@theeddorian]

While I can agree about Sutton Hoo, you're selling Wisconsin short. Look up the Wisconsin Archaeological Society. Also, look up the "Old Copper Culture." Wisconsin has its archaeological mysteries.

[@maudieg8459]

Theeddorian, thanks for thé info. I Will certainly see what I can find about the Wisconsin archeological society work.

[@pdcorlis]

No one could do it better! Bravo to Time Team at Sutton Hoo 👏🏻

[@DCShaneTours]

I don't know about anyone else, but I got shivers and goosebumps. This is the most amazing Time Team thing ever I thought I would never see. Wow, just wow. 😮

[@GildaLee27]

Same. Tears are falling, thinking of Mick Aston.

[@lilwolfbrandt]

So exiting and wonderful! Wow!

[@bronny2000]

So did I!!! So proud to be a Patreon!

[@annafatima]

Actual goosebumps here too.

[@musical3lottie]

So did I. Time Team has often given me goose pimples in the programmes themselves, but never in a few-minute preview like this! How very exciting!

[@Thorstein31]

Time team, Sutton Hoo and Tony Robinson... this should be perfect

[@theBeat2]

I would have preferred Gus to present it.

[@RizzOmegaSlay]

Just need Phil to make an appearance

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

​@@theBeat2 a non White has no business explaining White history to a White audience.

[@ryanessex7978]

Crikeys, that's an honour.

[@markg454]

Channeling Mick Aston

[@MissLizzy882]

Stupidly excited for this!!! Actually got me teary-eyed! Saxon archaeology was always some of my favourite from Time Team, and this is such an achievement for Time Team to be allowed to do such a huge project!! ❤❤❤

[@acfanter]

You’re not crying -I’m crying!!!

[@MichaelAbbott-sl2di]

Honestly, took the words from me. It's Christmas and birthday at the same time.

[@sedamcclurg9699]

stop sticking your face in my onions. none of us are crying! :)

[@Pesmog]

What a privilege, one of the most important Anglo-Saxon sites in the UK. A Time Team special with what looks like a multi-week dig. 👍

[@theshamanarchist5441]

They should easily prove it's a mish mash of many differant cultures traded goods horded together and not the product of a single 'culture' or civilization and thus easily be able debunk the 'myth' of a full-on 'invasion' by these so-called Saxons then. Shouldn't they??

[@dave_hoops]

Hope they don't keep trying to say it's Anglo-Saxon, king redwotsitsenw story.. that's out the window now

[@j.harrison6744]

​@@theshamanarchist5441Would you kindly reiterate that again, but in comprehensible English?

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

one of the best ANGLO-SAXON sites in the UK for now but here's hoping there's is a lot more hoardes that haven't discovered yet..

[@Itsreallyme571]

I started watching time team in my mid 30s...im now 61...even the opening music gets me excited 😅!!

[@stephanieyee9784]

Ditto!

[@helenstead4482]

Me too 😂

[@bryanstoyle6504]

Yep, me too, my fav progamme

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

I couldn't stand TIME TEAM when it first started because my father would watch it every Sunday ruining my TV time so I really got to despise it.But when you age and mature you see things in a totally different perspective and now i love it.And i was 21yo when it debuted on UK TV now I'm 51yo and doesn't time fly..

[@brup.]

The only appropriate expession I can think of is ... WOW! To think that my modest little Patreon subscription is a small part of making this possible is unbelievably satisfying. And delighted to see Sir Tony back in the field (Gus is really growing on me as the dig presenter but Sir Tony will always be the master :D)

[@K1ddkanuck]

I wish Phil would take a few days off and join the team for this.

[@susanhall7737]

Tony always seems to ask the questions I want to ask - sort of an Everyman. To me, he is the voice (along with Phil, of course) and the energy of Time Team.

[@joshschneider9766]

Time team helps my depression so darn much. Big virtual hugs. Your contributions as patreons extend well beyond just education and entertainment.

[@talanigreywolf7110]

I'm so happy for Time Team, to finally get the chance to dig such an iconic sight! Dear lord, I'm actually crying.

[@sirepaulos]

I was 9 when this show started. watching this, all i felt was pride for the team. what an honor!! great to see Jimmy again lol

[@joshschneider9766]

Great to see that swedish towed GPR has evolved into such a brilliant piece of kit, his knees must be grateful 😂

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

I was 20yo when it debuted on UK TV and i absolutely hated it because my father would hog the TV and watch it but now i love it now 😉👍

[@SleeveZipper]

This might very well turn out to be a Time Team Classic!

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

Did you watch PART 1 they've just released?? Absolutely brilliant production and now I'm chomping at the bit for PART 2 🤗

[@Angayasse]

Oh my gawd!!!!! What a treat this is gonna be! With all the old and new people there...

[@SirWhig-esq.]

Incredible news!! ❤ [and such an honour]

[@CroneLife1]

So excited! Time Team gets to dig Sutton Hoo!! I can't *wait* to see how this plays out. Just read the BBC article a few minutes ago, saw the link to Time Team, and got immediate goose bumps. Absolutely brilliant!

[@marjielalonde3875]

I`ve been watching Time Team for decades, and I`ve never been more excited for a dig!

[@lindab1792]

When I got the Email, Sutton Hoo, I jumped with joy. Thank you TT glad I am a member.

[@aairsick]

OMG! What an announcement -- what a treasure for England and a big Bravo to Time Team. I know Mick's spirit will be along for the dig! Here's to great support on Patreon!!

[@bainfinch]

WOW. To be asked to do Sutton Hoo an incredible achievement for the whole Time Team, team!!!

[@CPT_ERBZ420]

I've probably watched every time team ep's 5 times over...this is such cool news...Hello from Toronto Canada

[@emilyflotilla931]

What an honor! Proud as ever now to be a Paetreon!

[@girlnorthof60]

me too

[@extremepoisong2743]

can't wait for it to come out. plus, that was the best trailer i have ever seen for a very long time including for films. you should all be very proud. well, done to you all.

[@acfanter]

Discovering Time Team was a highlight of my “pandemic” experience… watched every episode and it kept me sane throughout the utter insanity of that time… more than just wonderful news- its an incredible statement about the hunger for QUALITY TELEVISION CONTENT!

[@SintoCarrera]

Why did you put “pandemic” inverted commas?

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

​@@SintoCarreraBecause it wasn't this big pandemic the government told it was

[@SintoCarrera]

@@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR in what way? Do you deny that there was a communicable disease spreading around the world?

[@stephaniewright5909]

This will be a crowning moment for Time Team !! The best pinnacle moment ! Congratulations to everyone involved ! 🎉

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

Did you watch PART 1 of SUTTON HOO SHIP BUILD they've just released it and it's an absolute fantastic production but now I'm eagerly awaiting PART 2 🤗

[@CatherineAKennedy]

Brilliant ... Time Team created the most wonderful memories for my child and I - at the end of each day we'd watch Time Team on Australia's ABC... just wonderful... also, 💞and thanks to the Time Teamers who've passed on since we first started watching - you're all such terrific characters...

[@chrisdeangelo1983]

That’s gonna be awesome glad to see Tony and Helen working together

[@elizabethneill3825]

I'm so delighted for Helen.

[@nicedragon815]

Getting chills just from this little snippet. Helen must’ve been pinching herself! ❤

[@imbwildrd3693]

What an honor! Sutton Hoo will be a ground breaking dig, pun not intended. With all the amazing technology and archaeologists of every stripe, this dig will be one for the record books.

[@joshschneider9766]

That pun was all part of your cunning plan wasn't it 😂

[@marthareed7223]

You've certainly earned the privilege! It's great seeing these friends back at work.

[@bronny2000]

I am SO excited about this! And yes I got goosebumps! So damn proud to be a Patreon supporter of Time Team.

[@girlnorthof60]

Hey Bron... I second your statement, I can't wait. Pat/Yukon

[@fernalicious]

Congratulations!!! Can't wait!👍⛏️👍

[@Tawadeb]

Great to see everyone esp Tony and Helen

[@bugeyednutburke4558]

i live in canada and i must say i really love all you guys i watched every episode and i am biting my nails waiting to see this one sending love from canada

[@girlnorthof60]

👋 Hello from Pat, Yukon, Canada

[@busgreaser]

Canadians are our family and our archaeology is yours too.

[@furrantee]

The second I saw Time Team and Sutton Hoo.....my hair stood on end and the clouds parted. I wish Mic were here to see this! And everyone else. I found Time Team nearly 20 years ago on KZbin and bingewatched every season every episode every special. Sutton Hoo.....congratulations and best wishes from Iowa, USA. So so glad I found the Patreon for this.

[@MadDog757]

How exciting! Even tho I'm a michigander, I understand the importance and honor this is! Well done, Time Team!! I look forward to this.

[@SharonPadget]

I’m a Michigander too. Love all history.

[@lindab1792]

I live in NJ, Michigan the home of my extended family, I will always be a Michigander.

[@emilyflotilla931]

SW Michigan here!

[@lindab1792]

@@emilyflotilla931 Mitten Bay Area.

[@michaelkamradt4700]

East Jordan and I am as well.

[@VisionaryGardener]

Omg, this is SO EXCITING! I'm actually breathless seeing this the first time. I can't wait! 🤯💕

[@poc329]

I cant wait. This is the Holy Grail of Britain

[@VkmSpouge]

Wow, getting to do a proper study at Sutton Hoo, that's just amazing. I can't wait to see this!

[@carolcaldwell]

I am So Excited for the program and so very very proud of you all! Well Done 💗

[@s.peters2140]

I read an article about this yesterday. I'm so excited!

[@54mgtf22]

Tony is just the best host. His genuine excitement come through.

[@amandachapman4708]

Oh, so exciting! I look forward immensely to find out what you all discover.

[@willowhofmann7409]

Wow😮 so grateful for a random day off The sun is out for the first time and what feels like months. I'm still closing the blinds and watching this. I'm so excited!

[@27thstreet3]

My heart bursts for the team! What a wonderful opportunity. TT is better than ever!

[@jeremymatthies726]

I am soooo enthused and excited for this spectacular dig. It gets the imagination going about what could be there under the surface. As well,Tony looks great. All the old time team look great. Wonderful to see them online again. Best luck from Canada

[@JulianneTure]

Love seeing Tony's excitement just jumping off the screen!

[@daveb0t82]

This is super exciting and I can't wait to see what they find!

[@DarkSyster]

Wow! Just Wow! I look forward to seeing this.

[@adamskialders]

Holy hells, Time Team at Sutton Hoo? Yes please! Cannot wait for this one.

[@Bill-IONS]

Now this is the Time Team of old! Exciting News!

[@MrNas42]

What better reason for renewing my Patreon subscription!

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

This is an incredible privilege. This is the most important archaeological sight on the planet. They must think a lot of your work.

[@gerdcelinejensen8294]

Oh my gosh, this is amazing! Think we all have wanted to know! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥳🥳

[@JoshSchneider727]

i am just so unbelievably proud of all of you. This will be a career pinnacle for every single one of you and it absolutely could not be more deserved. Thank you all as ever for taking us on this journey. This ones for you Mick. Miss you.

[@JulianneTure]

This is massively exciting! Congratulations!

[@thatwiseoldbitchchannel]

Can’t wait!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@wonderingpiper]

Yippee!!!! This news brought a spark of joy to my day!! Congratulations!!!

[@TheIdiotfilter]

Wonderful news. Great to see Time Team continue the story.

[@DoctorEth]

Too stunned to even take this in fully 😮😮😮

[@livingthedream-]

This is a dream come true.

[@tashadarke]

I am from Ipswich and have been to this area so many times over my life. That is was discovered largely by aristocratic curiosity and became a site of national significance has been something of a wonder to me through my life. I've visited the site many, many times and I think there's much more to find beyond the marvels already found. I am so thrilled the Time Team are going there, and that my Patreon donation has made it possible. It feels like a historic thank you from the team that ignited a thrill of history in me so many years ago.

[@michellep9999]

I am so excited for this!

[@Divig]

Nice! Looking forward to that, for sure.

[@PotatoFaceMakeup]

Hooray!

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

OH this dig will be awesome, I am sure Mike is smiling down and trying to give you place on where to dig🙂 I sure hope you can find burials there. be awesome if you do, but what ever you find, sure wish Phil was there with his signature AHHHHHH...

[@kymvalleygardensdesign5350]

Wonderful

[@TheEnabledDisabled]

Wow, cant wait to see, this could add a note to the history books

[@elizabethneill3825]

I'm so ecstatic for you all! What an honor and a privilege! I'm thrilled! I now have something to look forward to all year.

[@medievalladybird394]

Sutton Hoo, the TimeTeam Dream Dig 🎉

[@homemadehistory7537]

I can harly wait to see you all dig for it. 🙂🙂🙂

[@bluestatedem]

So excited about this news. How amazing and I'm so proud to be a Patreon supporter of this.

[@theicebeardk]

I think I shed a tear, oh how I imagine Mick and Phil would have loved to be there in their heyday.

[@tinymouse.travel]

Surely Phil has to be involed.

[@juju-xx5xn]

I'm sure Mick will be watching from Heaven!!

[@joshschneider9766]

​@@tinymouse.travel maybe. He's in his eighties and mostly retired now. There's a lovely statue of him at the Salisbury museum.

[@tinymouse.travel]

@@joshschneider9766 😮 i saw him at an event a few years ago (maybe 10 years ago) and would never have guessed.

[@ChristaFree]

Can't wait!

[@ajmatthews7700]

So looking forward to this!

[@ClassicalRaritiesChannel]

❤ how exciting!!

[@Birdtoes]

Actually teary-eyed over this thrilling announcement. What a well deserved honor for Time Team!👏

[@plkangus]

So exciting!

[@lpeterman]

Well done, them! Can't wait.

[@victoriacooper3291]

Omg!! Soooo exciting!!! And I'm sorry, I love the new crew who are working hard and doing their best - but for me NO ONE else brings Time Team to life quite like Tony Robinson!!

[@fraeris1]

That 's gonna be epic 👍👍👍

[@debbralehrman5957]

Oh boy this looks good.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@angelabrady9342]

Very excited! All I need now to make things complete is Phil Harding and Raksha Dave to participate!

[@tinymouse.travel]

Got to have the old team back even as special guests

[@paulwoodward5322]

Agh 2025 heck thats just teasing us now!

[@jimnorthland2903]

Tony Robinson. Man, it's good to see you one more time again old friend.

[@nobodynone]

It is great to see Tony back home where he belongs at Time Team It wouldn't be complete without him and the other regulars from the past. I also can't wait to see the full episode.

[@kiwigurn]

Ground truthing!

[@JulianneTure]

That was classic Tony! ❤

[@annikajohnsson1111]

Have fun, I will be watching😃

[@jublaim]

I guess you are Swedish, undrar hur många svenskar som kollar Time Team?😊

[@Nicehousecrappycar]

That is ONE All-Star Trailer! And Great Cinematography.

[@Cumbriman]

Wow! So exciting 🎉

[@TimeTravelReads]

Ooh. This is exciting! Thank you team!

[@stevegunning1806]

Woo-hoo, Sutton Hoo! 👍

[@johnboy384]

Fantastic!

[@SmithCaro]

So Exciting !!!!! 😮😊

[@greendragonreprised6885]

Oh wow, now I have something to look forward to for months.

[@kgjewel]

Oh please bring Phil in for this one!

[@DetroitMicroSound]

New Sutton Hoo!