NEW EPISODE | Day 2: Knights Hospitaller Preceptory | TIME TEAM

[@ProfessorH]

This feels like a classic time team. previous episodes had the spirit but felt different in structure (different not worse or better). This was a propper blast of nostalgia.

[@wischfulthinking]

I agree. They are hitting their stride.

[@australianoz]

The Tony Effect I reckon.

[@jonm7272]

Yep, agree. Now just a bit more gentle cynicism and less hushed awe from Gus and it will be right back there.

[@daphnethunnissen]

@@jonm7272 I just seem to drift of when he does the voice over 😴🥱

[@jonm7272]

@@daphnethunnissen Yeh, have to agree (does sounds a bit like a bad impersonation of David Attenborough 🙂), wish he'd just use his ordinary voice, I don't want to moan too much though, really enjoying this new series and I'm sure Gus will relax a bit more as time goes on.

[@zworm2]

Matt Williams is really growing into his role too! Good to see.

[@kentbishop2635]

Loving this, great to see the senior stalwarts, still on top of their games, passing on to the new generation. Particularly happy to see Professor Stewart Ainsworth, love his unravelling of the mystery of the landscapes

[@sadielou1808]

Love the new TT, especially because there's less manufactured "drama" to make "good TV". It's much more about the process of discovery, developing theories, learning from each other. Gus is a wonderful presenter.

[@guyplachy9688]

Day 2: What a stunner! Can't wait for Day 3! Got to agree with Sandra Nelson, Matt is great on camera. He's really grown into himself over the years &, although he may not be a Phil Harding, he is his own character & is certainly Phil's natural successor.

[@SandraNelson063]

Ridiculously delighted to see so many of the old team. And Matt! He's such a natural on camera, and good at what he does. I can only wish all of them the very best, for all of the comfort and peace they have given me for years.

[@1972tommyc]

I recall when Matt worked a season of “Digging for Britain” in a staged studio format and he appeared so very uncomfortable. But get him in the trenches with tools in hand and he’s so smooth👍

[@olivemd]

Great episode. The virtual museum is interesting.

[@Anaesify]

lately youtube's been showing me very old TIme Team eps, and in them it shows how they treated Matt HORRIBLY for the first couple seasons! they called him Rat and made him do all these embarassing and demeaning jobs, and even showed his naked ass unblurred as he got changed in (at least) one episode, I felt so awful for him! Im glad he looks happy and confident here, and also that we don't do those bullshit "hazing" behaviours anymore as a society.

[@davidharrison6535]

And Henry's a Professor now I still like the one where they found 5 temples and Henry had got it slightly wrong

[@DakotaCelt1]

I agree, Matt is a natural!

[@kellyb1420]

Can’t tell you how many TimeTeam Episodes I used to binge watch, it warms my heart ♥️ to see all of you again. Can’t tel ya how much this show made me fall in love with history and caught the archeology bug because of you guys Thank You 🙏

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

What a lovely comment Kelly, thanks so much 😊

[@549RR]

I LOVED it when Stewart casually dated the moat 500 years back using the oak tree.

[@jonhoggard691]

Yep, he's still got it!

[@unicornsandrainbowsandchic2336]

That oak really is marvelous.

[@CHCLA6779]

Really, really looking forward to Day Three!!! Thank you all so much.

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@ellipirelli4007]

I was always a big fan of Matt. He explains things good and he is funny. A great archeologists! He was always a good looking boy but now he is one handsome man 🤩 love that he is still a part of the time team 2023 😁👍🏻

[@thisravenhasflown010]

Agreed👍🔥

[@danielmcmindes5112]

cant believe i am still watching you guys so many years later. i have grown older but your energy greatly encourages me. keep up the good work. for these efforts you will be remembered forever.

[@ghomerhust]

i love the reenactments, the accuracy and detail goes a long way to bring life to the story they're trying to uncover on the site

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Thanks for the lovely feedback 😊

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Agreed! I know the experimental archaeology &/or reenactment sections aren't liked by all fans? But to me, they do have an important function in allowing laypeople to envision what the past was like. I imagine not everybody watching has indepth knowledge of the era, or can translate fragmentary finds into a mental picture of daily life at the time? Victor's drawings & the computer recreations of pottery items & buildings had a similar wonderful function in assisting the imagination; am enjoying seeing what their equivalents are in the new episodes.

[@catherinekauffman7066]

Very cool to see the wax tablet and stylis (not sure how to spell it).

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

@@catherinekauffman7066 Irving Finkel made the amusing point in a recent online lecture that we've basically come all the way around to a very similar technology, with people using digital stylus & tablet... & often creating messages or notes that are just as ephemeral as those that were inscribed on wax, way back when!

[@charlottecoley2126]

Another great episode. I can't believe you got a shot of me (A volunteer) my fellow volunteers and our test pit in there and yet i had no idea you'd taken it! I can now evidence to everyone that i was telling the truth that i volunteered at a time team dig! I have great memories of the dig, it was a total honour to be there for the full three days. I am looking forward to seeing day 3!

[@jcollins3182]

Wow! It’s so cool that you were there!

[@stevespiers3630]

Hi Charlotte. So cool the you made it on screen. Andrea and I were briefly in the the 'Dig Watch' show but are still waiting to see if we made the final cut. Hope to see you soon. Steve x

[@charlottecoley2126]

​@@stevespiers3630 Hi Steve, great to hear from you again! What were you worried about you are the main man on day 3's episode with at least 3 close ups! 👍🏻

[@stevespiers3630]

@@charlottecoley2126 Would you believe it? Bumped into Matt W this afternoon and had a great chat! Absolute

[@charlottecoley2126]

@@stevespiers3630 That's nice, i hope he was ok? I cannot believe that last night on day 3 they showed the clay pipe we found in our test pit. Was quite shocked they even mentioned it!

[@anira_archeron]

Time Team has been such a huge part of my life. It's amazing to see new episodes/digs. Miss Tony and Phil and of course it'll never be the same without Mick and Victor, R.I.P, but it's incredible none the less. Thankyou Time Team for continuing to inspire me.

[@Strigulino]

I voted for this in the Time Team Patreon because I'm a St John Ambulance volunteer - great to see one of our cadets not being afraid to get stuck in!

[@Wolfiechrm]

I was so happy to see that we got a mention. Though I don't know how well known our organisation is as many people are amazed that we've been around for so long when I mention it.

[@LisatheKiwi99]

Being an ex cadet I’m kind of proud of being connected to such a long lived organisation

[@lizstevenson7801]

I've watched Time Team from the very begining over the years, and seen everyone become older gaining knowledge as in Dr's, Prof's etc. Sheer dedication in true archeology so its now lovely to watch them have more individual input and decisions in each trench they dig, plus discuss everything giving their own knowledgeable views. Mick must be there somewhere of course, watching and smiling away feeling so very proud. Well done everyone and thank you 💕🇦🇺

[@martintomlinson7039]

Wow, well done TT! Not only a great site and dig, but also amazing how much the production/presentation has matured since series 1. You are finding your feet me darlin's, and more power to your digging elbows! Love ya.

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Aww thank you Martin, what lovely feedback 😊

[@franhunne8929]

@@TimeTeamOfficial I have to agree with Martin Tomlinson - while it is the NEW Time Team - with new ppl and new technical equipment - it gives out stronger vibes of the traditional later Classic Time Team. Might be because there is only one moderator left.

[@jaspersjoint7433]

Great episode! I love seeing all of the originals in there mixing it up with the newbies!! Each episode/dig is getting better Tim!!

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback 😊

[@MissLizzy882]

Couldn't agree more! 👏🏻

[@jaspersjoint7433]

@Time Team Official NO, thank you all for bring it back.

[@susanboon4605]

In a way, Tim, this is almost better than the original (bar missing certain much loved people, of course). Now you fit three days into THREE hours! All the more to enjoy! These episodes are so well done, I had to thank you for making them.

[@Awitsaduck]

Certainly at the level of some of the better original episodes. Amazed at the chemistry and the quality this early.

[@jcollins3182]

This is so amazing! I’m in the US and didn’t grow up with the show, just found you on youtube last year and can’t get enough! I wish we’d see Phil and Tony, too they’re wonderful. But I also appreciate Gus so much, he just radiates quiet joy and enthusiasm, it really draws you in. The whole team is just incredible. Thank you all so much for doing this and for making it so widely available!

[@amcgowan1970]

Tony's coming back for some of their documentaries and you can get a fix of Phil over on the Wessex Archaeology youtube channel 🙂

[@Skarta]

That was a brilliant episode!!!! Last year's one felt very overwhelming and full off sooo much stuff but alot of jumping to and fro... This one flet more like traditional much more linear and far easier to follow :-) !!!! Well done to everyone! Can't wait to explore the patreon stuff 🎉

[@christygatto]

Agree completely. This felt like time team, although you know Mick would never have agreed to so many trenches so easily.

[@iansilvester8760]

Vast improvement on recent episodes, so thank you. The extra informational and situational graphics really aid understanding. Time lines of stuff impacting on the event being explored is superb. More natural presentation like we were listening into the chats and part of them, rather than being "presented at". Always love community involvement as they are our future. I am edging towards patreon because it feels like we are involved now! Excellent work everyone 😊

[@karenglenn6707]

Please do! I have been a patreon since the beginning as I had loved this show so much over the years. I now live on a pension but have and will always continue to contribute to this for as long as it is produced. Brings me so much happiness, even though I will always miss Mick, and now Phil on these shows. Worth every cent to me. I watch from Australia, where the traditional buildings from history do not exist as we are a relatively young country, and our First Nations people lived in a completely different way, they remained hunter gatherers until we the white people invaded here.

[@jamespoyser106]

Brilliant owt to be back on TV should never been taken off I love time team past and present big fan well done 👍

[@murieleylers6388]

Love seeing the enthusiasm unchanged by the passing of time, as our friends from the earlier series continue their fascinating work.

[@brucedavis191]

this felt like an old episode. my mind races as to what id be doing different ( and probably wrong) than what happened on site. i can't help but think Mick would have loved this dig.

[@RobBoudreau]

Brilliant, just brilliant. The Team is really hitting their stride. Emily, the camera and sound crews, everyone is doing such a stellar job. Loving every minute.

[@douglasboyle6544]

I was just marveling at what all the new tech has brought to bear on the world of archaeology and then you bring out the Tilt5 , big shout out to Jeri Ellsworth and her team

[@DHChkDsk]

was surprised by it and also loved to see it at 19:26 + its future potential (wonder if they know that it was used here) (I think I also saw a video were they synced the camera with it to show the 3D-object floating above the table, don't know if that can be done here as well, but would be awesome)

[@julescaru8591]

What can I say , it’s wonderful to see some of the old team again , warming up to the newer members they’re doing a great job in the finest tradition of the time team of old , thank you to all that support these amazing ventures! 👏 All the best Jules 💕

[@jopickles7332]

So glad you're back. I've loved Time Team for many years. Thank you

[@woodbeck]

😂 Derek forgetting he was on TT and swearing had me rolling. Loving this new TT

[@Blisterdude123]

To be fair, Phil did his share of oathing and cursing back in the early seasons of the show. People forget you could get away with a bit more on Channel 4.

[@VonDecoy.]

Respect to Mark Dandy for protecting James's arm at 21:10. He blocked the blade from touching by placing his own fingers in the way. I think Mark has done that demonstration many times and has found a good way to reassure the person he's demonstrating on.

[@CommodoreKirk]

You're quite right- Mark is a seasoned pro at this demonstration. You should see him showcase some of his other gruesome equipment! Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@markd4776]

Hey - I'm Mark, and as Adam said, thank you for that lovely comment. Yeah, that's something I've done quite a bit and I always cover the arm of the volunteer. The tools are blunted, but still have a bit of an edge, and safety first!

[@VonDecoy.]

@@markd4776 You're a pro Mark. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge with the world as part of Time Team. I for one am very thankful there's people like you out there learning, doing, and sharing. Your actions in the show stuck out to me and I didn't see any other comments recognising you. Please keep on being you.

[@markd4776]

@VonDecoy thank you! I've watched time team since I was a kid so the chance to be a part of it was amazing, and to talk about medieval medicine was so much fun. It's a shame that we didn't get more of Philip doing the administrative and clerical sides of the order, or Stevie doing the combat and military aspects. I guess even with 3 episodes there's only so much time and only so much we can include.

[@notsofast774]

This was great. Interesting some of the nostalgia commentators have for Tony. Gus is excellent and he doesn’t hog the limelight - I always felt Tony was good but sometimes the programme was in his mind as much about him than the other people. Keep up the good work.

[@chriswilford3576]

I agree with you, Mick came up with the idea and Tony always wanted the limelight

[@suzy8093]

So happy to see Richard Morriss. The way he can read a building is very entertaining.

[@sandymccrone5676]

Everyone seemed more relaxed in this episode and that’s a good thing. Really enjoyed this one.

[@christygatto]

This was so fantastic! So interesting and the ribbing felt like the old time team! Can't wait to see what's on that coffin! Stewart is a genius I never doubted his theory for a second. ❤️

[@joekenorer]

Excited for the 3rd day crypt exploration, these 3 episode digs are nice to consume.

[@Grace-bx1eg]

When I was little I would go to grandma's and watch time team for literally days at a time - it's lovely to see this new incarnation mature to the point I would happily do the same!

[@byronservies4043]

Having joined the Time Team Patreon last year, I am positively delighted with these new episodes! As others have said, a wonderful mix of old and new cast, with a relentless move to the future with the digital museum work. Just wonderful.

[@juliajs1752]

I love that use of modern technology. In the first few episodes we got explanations of what GPS is and "geo-fizz"!

[@Bhh-j2s]

Love they kept the original music.

[@SirWhig-esq.]

Epic-ness continues in 23hrs!❤

[@conniemerchant]

It was good to see Stewart in charge of the dig and to see John and he working so well with each other.

[@martnkimm]

Perfect episode! Hints of the old, with just enough of the new. Loved the round table at the end.

[@mattcook70]

When I heard there was to be new episodes of Time Team I was super excited. But I did wonder if it could be pulled off with some new presenters and some old favorites missing and the answer is very yes!! All the new episodes are utterly wonderful and totally in the spirit of the shows of old.

[@jonhoggard691]

Not only a fascinating dig but also a hefty dose of the 'warm and fuzzies' - so lovely to see old faces again blended superbly with new people, new presenters and all the modern tech. Felt very contemporary while also in spirit with what we all love about the 'classic' TT. Can't wait to see more.

[@StormwatchDruid]

Really enjoying this one, good to see Matt taking a more senior role and not be made to 'dress up' and suffer ;o) he has really not aged over the years and Helen to, Nice to see Stewart and John and good to see all the other regulars and Gus is doing a great job as well. Thanks Tim and team for making it happen and bringing some 'normality' to the world in these times. But what a cliff hanger, can't wait to see the final part.

[@unicornsandrainbowsandchic2336]

I kept commenting on how Carenza looked nearly the same!

[@michaelbuelow9275]

Enjoying the new dig. I still miss Sir Tony's voice and energetic movements.

[@jesterboykins2899]

Time team virtual museum!! Yes! Make it available on VR somehow? The new tech really takes this show to the next level. Love it.

[@judeedling2979]

I've got my cuppa and my knitting, humming the Time Team theme music and all set for episode two. Thank you Time Team!

[@tudorpottudorpot8423]

Just joined Paetron and am catching up on all the great work Time Team reboot has done. New approach and old favourites are blending well. Longer episodes are much appreciated now each day gets more screen time. I still watch the original episodes, find new things each time. ❤️ from Canada

[@franhunne8929]

"we moved to the pub" -. in good old Time Team tradition

[@wischfulthinking]

My favorite (new) episode so far.

[@aicirtkciub9167]

Happy to see familiar faces. Thank you all for coming back.

[@jamesblackwell722]

Glad to see the return of the end of day pub scenes. Reminds me of the first few seasons of Time Team. Plus, it is a quintessentially British thing to do!

[@fidgetpants4058]

I'm glad the gang are back together... it's been too long. Loved the show when I was a teenager and at 46 I'm hooked once more 😊

[@txlady74]

Beautifully done and can't wait till they finish it up to see what else is found!!!! WELL DONE ALL!!!!!

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Thank you Starla 😊

[@katsnow9256]

The technology strides from the 90's to present day, in archeology, is absolutely astounding!! So very glad this series is back! Woot Woot!!

[@MikeH-sg2ue]

Pretty exciting! It’s so great learning history this way! Even kids love it!

[@ReLiKchaser]

time team is always a win...keep doing what you do and I'll keep leaving the likes

[@Gandalf22476]

A Time Team virtual museum sounds incredible!

[@markroth9827]

Time Team is awesome.

[@fificrossnails]

Really enjoyed this, the team have such an incredible depth of knowledge. Can’t wait till tomorrow!

[@unicornsandrainbowsandchic2336]

I do hope Phil gets a break from his projects and pops on one of these! Carenza organizing the kids and the test pits was so awesome- I love that they are bringing it back to getting people into archeology as they start getting the production end ironed out. Amazing the stride they are starting to hit just on the second dig. Thank you to everyone! And shout out to Dell for sponsoring as well! EDIT: Also thank you for using the original background music rather than the music from the latter seasons that always felt "off" mood-wise for me.

[@bluestatedem]

Can't wait for the last episode of this one! Another great TimeTeam dig.

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Thank you 😊

[@xenopanda5]

I'm guessing Matt agreed to come back if they wouldn't make him do the reenacting this time 😂 Can't wait for part 3!

[@Awitsaduck]

Now he's the big cheese not a kid finding his place!

[@thomasjunkins6491]

Sharing always 💯 with my social media outlets and platforms

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I am so happy the origional music is being used. It makes such a wonderful connection between the old and the new.

[@volofly2011]

Time Team fan from the States, love the dig! Great choice of location and subject. The Hospitallers were so enigmatic and they still exist in some form today!

[@eveningcricket]

This just gets more and more exciting!! So many *wonderful* finds, and so many great, intriguing mysteries to solve! And that CRYPT!!! Can't wait for Day 3 - thanks everyone, very much!!

[@ColleenJousma]

Noami dropping the "ooh ahh". 😁

[@nnagle9224]

Great episode- I love the intensity of the finds and the mysteries.

[@millamulisha]

This is all so exciting. I’m so glad Time Team is still going. Love everything ya’ll are doing. The merch is great too. 🤗

[@AndyOtters]

I really enjoyed this, the modern tech really adds to the project 🙂 Thanks for your efforts!

[@SIG442]

This dig site is really interesting. Great work to the entire team as well, even the host seems to be getting the archeology bug just like Tony had when he was a few episodes in haha.

[@judypritchard4670]

Glad to see that Matt has outgrown being the subject for the dressups. 😅

[@jennatomlin1273]

Day two is getting really exciting. Can't wait to see what we might be able to read on those coffins!

[@stella8726]

Absolutely fascinating. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Roger de Powys is in my family tree, as is Madog Ap Maredudd who held the castles at both Whittington and Oswestry.

[@feckler3206]

You must be one of the lost Welsh princesses! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❣️

[@TrophyNZ1]

Watching From New Zealand, best History show ever

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

Thanks so much 😀

[@greatboniwanker]

Another fun day 😊 Thanks TimeTeam!

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

You’re welcome 😊

[@katherinemarie1471]

So exciting!!! So much wisdom on one site❤❤❤

[@lorassorkin]

Fantastic episode! I'm on the edge of my seat to see what the final day clarifies.

[@DriLL3iT]

What a great surprise! You guys are the best and this is so exciting to see you all do this again with all the new technology. You have the best jobs in the world!

[@AssetImages]

Pub roundtable scene❣️ Getting back to the normal 😊

[@tankgirl2074]

2 for 2 so far. Very pleased to see that. These two episodes, by concentrating on doing archaeology, instead of entertainment have been really enjoyable to watch. Compared to the prior digs (which were horribly conducted), the focus on this is bang on! Here's hoping episode three is just as good. Well done so far!

[@henninghesse9910]

How wonderfull to see the old team members digging again!!

[@kirkpicken7199]

absolutely fantastic as usual iv watched all time team episodes 1,000s of times repeatedly , wish phil and tony would be in one that would be the icing on top of the cake, cant wait to see what the plates reveal

[@phildalziel8625]

Loving this dig. Also thanks to Dell for their sponsorship. The technology available is astounding!

[@paulmiddleton9121]

Thanks team another great episode so important to let people like myself get an incite into our great and wonderful history in such a way to be able to understand what life was really like for our ancestors.

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

All I can say is Stewart found one heck of a complex site. I love complex sites!

[@michellerenner6880]

I wanted to wait until all 3 eps were posted but I just couldn’t…. TOO Excited.

[@rebeccatromel4763]

So happy you all are back doing Time Team!

[@grahamstokes2696]

Well done. I'm ready for Day 3!!

[@technonarg5978]

As always it is thoroughly fascinating and I'm looking forward to the conclusion. Many thanks to the whole team and volunteers. :-)

[@siti7797]

Love the new episodes thankyou

[@TimeTeamOfficial]

You’re very welcome 😊

You are really getting into your stride now :) Great Episode.

[@twin3290]

I love the addition of James, the Cadet. Great tie in with the modern day. Miss Phil and Mick

[@terri200]

So good seeing everyone!! Love the history that you find and share!!👏👏👏💖💖💖💯💯💯

[@stevespiers3630]

Loving it, loving it, loving it - cannot wait until tomorrow!😃

[@MissLizzy882]

Terrific!! Love the digital books and the reenactment! Really helps bring the dig to life! I agree so much with everyone's comments that it's wonderful seeing the old team mixing so well with the new team members, it's perfectly revivifying this beloved show! Wonderful to see the old team though! When I was growing up the ladies were some of my first inspirations, I spent my childhood determined to be just like Carenza, Jaqui and Helen! 💖

[@victoriagill1588]

Wonderful episode. Loving it and can't wait to see Day 3