Tony Robinson hosts Archaeologist's Question Time | DigNation '18

🌟 DigNation 20 tickets are now on sale: digventures.com/projects/dign... In this special panel discussion chaired by Tony Robinson, Time Team archaeologists Francis Pryor, Phil Harding, Carenza Lewis, Stewart Ainsworth, Helen Geake, and John Gater get together with Chris Gerrard and Julian Richards to answer your questions about archaeology. What's the best discovery you've ever made? Can the end of the Roman empire tell us anything about Brexit? And what happens to all the stuff we find?
This panel discussion originally aired at DigNation 18 - the archaeology festival in honour of Mick Aston.
🌟 DigNation 20 tickets are now on sale: digventures.com/projects/dign...

[@donnyboon2896]

It took me 6 months to watch all the 20 years of "Time Team". I'm in the USA and constantly promote Time Team. I tell my coworkers, friends, and family. It is just amazing.

[@minimaker5600]

I, too, have spent many months viewing Time Team episodes to help get through these very strange times; becoming immersed in something I wish I could have done as a career is so satisfying and frustrating. Cheers from Wisconsin, USA.

[@helenamcginty4920]

Im lucky enough to have lived in the uk and seen time team from the start. I emigrated to Spain in 2010 and discovered the programmes I had missed on You Tube during covid. I have also discovered a whole new type of archaeology in my new country. Thrilled with the patreon funded new digs.

[@BlueHooloovoo]

Rest in peace Mick Aston, Robin Bush and Victor Ambrus. Thank you for all the great memories and your contributions to archaeology, history, art and science.

[@TombstoneUK]

Great to see Carenza again, massive RIP to Mick Aston but also I'd like to give a big RIP to another person who I felt was awesome on the show , Robin Bush

[@0623kaboom]

you forgot Victor Ambrus ...

[@callmemonkh9020]

Robin was My Guy. Miss Him.

[@mercedes523]

Yes! I loved Robin!

[@jane-the-mentalist]

Robin wrote quite a few books that are well worth a read

[@donnyboon2896]

Yes. There are many of us in the USA 🇺🇸 that love Time Team and want all the archaeology preserved. Your history is our history.

[@robertcravens6336]

@Rad Derry "[W]ants all the worlds [sic] Artifacts [sic] moved to America" ... ?

[@nilo70]

Could not agree more , Cheers from California

[@claudeusgothicus6453]

@Rad Derry -WTF are you talking about? Who specifically wants all of the artifacts in the world moved to America?

[@claudeusgothicus6453]

@Rad Derry - Thank you I wasn't sure exactly where to start on this one. I will check them out.

[@lostinwoods8354]

@Rad Derry I think this article explains what @Rad Derry is talking about. www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/07/15/how-ancient-artifacts-looted-during-the-iraq-invasion-turned-up-in-the-house-of-an-islamic-state-leader/

[@ici_coop]

RIP Mick Aston 💖 What a treasure.

[@kalaysia77]

I have been binge watching TIME TEAM for the three months of Covid lockdown. I have grown to love and admire all of the characters and their discoveries . Wonderful stuff!

[@Germanicus-]

Ck out Time Signs as well..

[@ek8710]

Where is it available to watch?

[@Evilminiature]

@@ek8710 They have their own youtube chanel :) with new digs with some new and old faces!

[@debralecuivre3366]

As an American of New England, I discovered Time Team during the pandemic. I thought of Mick as an uncle who seemed easy going and could fit in with any group of people but once he got talking such wisdom would have come out. Much love and respect from a woman from Rhode Island, U.S.A. BTW I still follow Phil with Wessex and Waterloo

[@enterthecarp7085]

Mick Aston was and is a Gem of a human. Thank goodness and KZbin for allowing us to enjoy these adventures from Episode 1 on... blessed

[@nickacelvn]

Imagine if politicians behaved like these humble inquisitive people. What a wonderful world it would be.

[@malcolmbannister7321]

With out Time Team on KZbin the Lockdown would have been a lot harder Many Thanks to all concerned.

[@beverlyhollenbeck3406]

I’ve seen just about all the episodes, and most more than once. Archaeology was my first great love, but I allowed myself to be turned away. Still, my bookshelves groan under 50+ years of readings from all over the world on this dark art. Now in retirement, I”m looking for ways to learn hands-on and contribute. My body tells me I’m well past my true love of digging, but still there should be other ways. I’m hoping I find some!

[@wlwd2]

I too have worked my way through much of TT from here in America. How wonderful it is. What an extraordinary cast of human beings were assembled. I am not sure if such an distinguished assemblage has ever been presented on television before or since. This band of brothers and sisters mean so much, to so many of us. It felt like we were sharing adventures with mates. If only I could figure out how to get a TT ring tone on my iPhone! Thank you all so much.

[@simonfoster4350]

They really were. I used to have a bit of a rough time at school so Sunday evenings weren't an especially happy time for me. But Time Team used to take me away from all that and they really did come to feel like a group of eccentric friends (Time Team was broadcast on Sunday evenings in the UK I should explain).

[@richardbarrand5231]

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[@geoffreykeane4072]

Mick’s chief skill for me in Time Team was his ability to prioritise the work. He had the ability to say yes and no and could be swayed by a valid argument. But do it in a such way where he got buy-in from all. That is the skill of a true leader.

[@dougmcartin3881]

So nice to see the old gang back together again and hear the interaction and the banter between them that made the show so special. The only ones missing are Raksha and Bridg. Thanks for putting this up it was a real pleasure to watch.

[@an-tm3250]

Mark Corney & Gus are missing as well.

[@ici_coop]

RIP Mick Aston, Robin & Victor too 💖

[@robertrowse1028]

A one liner I will always remember "I don't know anybody with roman remains in their garden" Phill. The strange thing is that Time Team showed all of us that finding remains in the garden is not so rare.

[@PeterSmithwoodsmith]

Fantastic. Bring back Time Team!!!!!

[@dennispepperack2973]

5 years since this was filmed & TT is STILL very relevant - cheers from Tampa!

[@bobmetzger51]

As a viewer, Mick had a personality which could draw people to him. I always just wanted to sit down and have a glass of wine with him.

[@AlonyaJ]

Mick's legacy was making archaeology accessible in layman's terms. His particular talent was simply making it comprehensible, interesting, engaging, and fun. Vale Mick. We miss you.

[@georgiewalker1069]

Thank you from South Africa. You wonderful people have brought archeology right into my lounge. I have pursued Time Team passionately now, often in the wee hours of the morning and have been absolutely delighted in all the discoveries. I take my hat off to you all. And as for Tony ... what a gem. Best regards

[@corneliawissing7950]

Another local in total agreement with you, Georgie!

[@lynnvanniekerk4377]

I am also a South African who has followed Time Team avidly and thank you for bringing archeology alive.

[@peterjames9610]

God it’s good to see the team back together again, thank you all.

[@lameesahmad9166]

The ode to Mike Ashton left a tear in my eye and a sigh. 😭. R.I.P.

[@simian5805]

"What you see on the tele' and what you warmed to, was the fierceness of his conviction". - Well said.

[@christianbuczko1481]

Timeteam made many people interested in the subject. It taught more english history than i learned at school. It truly taught the basics of the whole subject. Frankly, as a viewer, i have no idea why you quit. Your viewers miss your program, and the whole team especially mick as he was such an interesting person to listen to.

[@janmitchell641]

Sadly, they were dumped by the BBC, who sadly seem to always be looking for “newer” and “better.” Right.

[@christianbuczko1481]

@@janmitchell641 it was a channel 4 program

[@jeffersonkee6440]

I binged on Time Team from beginning to end, even after Mick departed; and there were too many favorite moments, especially the Roman tessellated floors, but my favorite was the one where at some castle somewhere, in a ditch was a golden Henry V coin that hadn't seen the light of day for 600 years or so and the man who found it was literally shaking with delight.

[@marktunnicliffe2495]

I remember that episode well (Gold in the moat). It was filmed at Codnor Castle in Derbyshire, 15 minutes from where I live.

[@kevwhufc8640]

Mick Aston did a lot for youngsters interested in history archaeology, the YAC Young Archaeologists Club. Time team will continue to be watched , just like I watched Mortimer Wheeler ( pre ww2) talking about excavating verulamium, or other sites , its interesting to see the differences from pre war to today Archaeology has changed quite a lot in the 30 years since I graduated & have been excavating . Pick n shovel, as Phil says that won't change, But majority of digs in my area now are *rescue digs , frustrating because we have to stick to the footprint & depths of the proposed new building. My first 20 years most digs were in the field, digging to answer questions, where an assumed few weeks to excavate a cremation burial ends up taking years bc another burial with grave goods ,& a villa we didn't know about & a bathhouse/ sauna, & a very well built Roman road lead to the farm estate. Plus ditches , middens etc.

[@rotties-rules]

As a non Briton I have only stumbled upon Time Team in the last few months on KZbin and I thoroughly enjoy the journey I'm on, learning about mans history in a small part of the world.

[@dishmurphy6539]

I didn’t want it to end. I’m already signed on with Patreon. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you

[@mamaosaazul9762]

i like the way the panel behind them resembles Mick's sweater...

[@kathleenhorner9296]

I thought the same thing! 😊

[@mamaosaazul9762]

@@kathleenhorner9296 💙

[@MissLoriAAnne]

We need Time Teams everywhere! It needs to be preserved. Nice to remember Mic he was a great member of the team

[@momof2redstn]

Time team was amazing! I've learned so much. I'd love to see the team back together. Rip Mick Aston ❤️

[@funfact8660]

RIP Mick 🍻

[@donnyboon2896]

God Bless Mick Aston. ✝

[@funfact8660]

Somebody said Mick was an Athiest ? I find that hard to believe.

[@christianbuczko1481]

@@funfact8660 he was a smart man. Id find it ridiculous if he was religious.

[@donnyboon2896]

@@funfact8660 - He was a self-avowed atheist. Tony Robinson has spoken about it. Yet, his greatest interest was churches of the dark ages. Maybe his emotional detachment helped him to be analytical about them.

[@forrussia7434]

Thank you Time Team-much appreciation and love from a new country envious of Britain's long history, so well brought to life by the TimeTeam! I bet Mick burried something to be dug up in the future to mystify everyone ☺ A special thank you also to Tony Robinson -so much love and gratitude not only for bringing history to the masses but also for your self irreverent humour which has made me laugh throughout my life. But please, please will someone discover the exact site of Boudiccas last stand against the Romans ??????

[@UKArtlover]

What a collection of genuine dedicated endlessly interesting and authentic people, a joy to behold !

[@petravandemoosdyk6472]

I love the use of the coloured stripes on the on the Dig Nation sign. It's a great way to remember Mick and his very colourful jumpers. I have been a

[@franlooving4203]

Holy cow I would faint being in that room. WOW! As a kid I was obsessed with Louis Leakey, but finding this group on Time Team is just so much better! I mean just FASCINATING people. Thank you for your knowledge & humor! Stay safe.

[@GastonNunez093]

Yeah they need to bring back the Time Team crew! Time team forever! Mick and Robin are missed. Much love from New Jersey, USA.

[@janmitchell641]

There’s a new self and patreon funded Time Team on KZbin now!

[@jimkrahn7079]

Phil👍

[@HerrGesetz]

The massive amount of interest so many people still have in time team is a sure sign that it could be produced again. I think the ratings would be much higher now than in the past even.

[@arnarninson4413]

So glad to have discovered TimeTeam! I’ve been binge watching it for the past few months. I’m amazed I never had a clue about this show when it was on the air. But it started in the mid 90’s when I graduated high school. Now at 45 I have been absolutely amazed with the show!! All of the team members passions for archeology his so heartwarming. Really made me feel as I was there on the digs!! Being all the way over here in America and knowing of some of my ancestry. And they came from England Scotland and Ireland made me feel I was there all those ages ago. ❤️❤️❤️. All love to Mick and to the rest of the crew!!!

[@richardwaldron1684]

1:16 will it be around in 15 years time? Hopefully stronger than ever, can't wait for the new shows. And in the meantime I'm very happily watching all the series all over again. Wonderful television.

[@frankwilliams7096]

I started watching time team recently,,now it's all I watch , I love it,you people made it fun to watch with your humor,all of you .

[@jabowi2528]

As well as being world experts it seems they all had to have world class senses of humour. The funniest, wittiest bunch ever.

[@althomas7937]

Brilliant. Love you guys and miss Time Team. I’ve just retired and will finally get to live the dream, by joining my local Archaeology society.

[@gjalameda6686]

What a joy to see Time Team members again. I miss them and send best wishes to all!

[@markberman6708]

Can't say enough positive things about Time Team and these fine folks. In an instant world the importance of seeing how deep our past is and how real our ancestors and their lives were cannot be underestimated. Incredibly fine efforts by all.

[@davidlawrence5800]

What a wonderful tribute to Mick Aston and what he did for Archaeology and yes i can spell it

[@suebarner8364]

I can’t even remember the first time I saw Time Team, but it was donkey’s years ago. I have many of the few Time Team DVDs produced, and now re-watch all the Time Team on KZbin. I have aged along with my friends on Time Team and have laughed along with them at all the in jokes…such a good time! I’ve worked on both archaeological and paleontological digs and have a real fellow feeling with the Team. At 77, with mobility issues now, I really appreciate being able to join these digs, even if it’s only virtually these days! Thanks to Mick, Tony, Phil, Helen, Stewart, John, et al for sharing these programs with me.

[@anthonylong9639]

I loved time team and remember getting a lot of glum looks from other people who just didn’t get it. It was compelling watching and it was great to see the gang back together again. It’s like having a band reunion and remembering their greatest hits. Bring back Time a Team!

[@alysonburnett286]

This is wonderful! Thank you! And, yes, let’s hope the politicians come to their senses!

[@johnAsanz]

My family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gwendolynfish2102]

Ihave watched this a few times now and it’s just so darn good to see everyone together and listen to them reminiscing it only about Mick but their favorite finds. Just a great group! RIP also to the fantastic artist that was with them almost from the beginning. I can’t believe I can’t recall his name! Someone fill it in please!

[@davidhocde007]

Bonjour Gwen. I too was very keen on Victor Ambrus' drawings... From Nantes 🇨🇵

[@Mariner311]

Viewing on the final days of 2023 - loved the show (which I am just now watching) - was sad to learn Mick had passed.

[@martygahanmartin6717]

Time Team is awesome.

[@beverlyhollenbeck3406]

And i simply cannot imagine there not being a market for a new version Time Team. It’ll be different, how could it not be? But advances in the field, lab and museums are drawing new questions and answers. Still, nothing teaches like visuals, and well-crafted, if expensive, programs like TT did that beautifully.

[@Zuckerpuppekopf]

It warms the heart to see the Time Teamers all together again, even if to pay last respects for a fallen member. Everyone will one day become a part of the archeological record, to once more give excitement to a future digger. And no doubt some joker amongst them will order beer glasses to be arranged ritually around their coffin, to ensure that future digger has the proper context.

[@Pauldjreadman]

Phil as shape as a railroad spike :) About time there was a Q&A. Time Team, is taken on a life of its own. You can tell how popular the show is. Just say the word Barbed wire and everyone knows what your talking about.

[@lindadillon3061]

Is barbed wire the episode where the sword was found on top of barbed wire, proving it was deliberately put there within 20 years

[@chrisrolfe6917]

@@lindadillon3061 Yes, that's the one.

[@0210rokvist]

Oh, how I loved this. For the first time seeing Time Team this winter, binge watching, finding out of Micks death. I am so glad, that you honoured this way

[@Blackholeforyou]

Mick was Time Team. Everyone one else was a bonus.

[@mwa1114]

Never heard of time team, but found it about 4 months ago on KZbin. They were a great team, been lots of fun to watch and ggreatcontent. The time was ripe for them, when they came along, doubt it will ever be again. I think 20 years from now new people will still be finding and enjoying them!

[@irenehannan4731]

Who would have thought that we can all watch the episodes on KZbin today !!!!!

[@michaeleverest7631]

Running time of 54 minutes is not long enough to enjoy this!!

[@Pauldjreadman]

I thought 54 minutes way too short. It could have easily been triple that time.

[@ralphwood9865]

This was a brilliant session and series almost as good as Time Team....Helen for Prime Minister

[@insultantable]

It's great to hear so many of Time Team gathered together giving their thoughts, things that have not recorded on the documentaries.

[@michaeltelson9798]

My Silvaculture prof in college taught us basic landscape archaeology. We had to learn how to suggest a plan for harvesting and planting trees. Thus professor was big at first at judging into an area and gauging what could be done there for maximum results. He was against cookie cutter approaches and walk the area to see if it was previous used for other activities. We would find milk cans and learned that beech trees are in a circular arrangement as they develop as root suckers from a mother tree in the center.

[@oliverlisa1]

I'm watching today 3/2020 Thank you, all of you!

[@davidevans3227]

december 2020

[@jessej96]

What happens if you're paying your taxes and still getting potholes in the road?😅

[@Happyheretic2308]

You don’t honestly think your money is being spent on highway improvements, do you??

[@marcblack1]

Thank you so very much for having posted this, I so much miss them all, even their on-off camio's on "Digging for Britton", (to which I am now watching Feb/2012 on my television, TVOntarion, Canada) over the years, it is nice to see them all in the same place at 1 time..Time Team has opened more back yards to new/old discoveries, dug up more farmers Fieldsto discover all sorts of unknown history, and thanks to viewers like you posting all you can for those of us from different countries to enjoy watching, Time Team shall live on, and still educate up and coming future archaeologists..

[@screwthecabal6453]

One thing I admire about the British is the way they respectfully talk get their point across and how they respectfully treat other people. (not

[@Happyheretic2308]

No more tax, thanks, Helen!

[@Saint_Vincent1735]

I have deeply enjoyed watching time teams of old during 2020 and I shall continue as long as they're available. Fantastic people on fantastic digs.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

What an astonishing line-up of talent were assembled for Time Team, and there are others who are not at this terrific presentation (perhaps they are in the audience). Britain's future is assured when it's past is in such capable hands.

[@Shlin1]

Just stumbled on this video now, and I'm glad because it was nice to see the team together again.

[@stephenkunst7550]

My vote would be to start up a new Time Team series with NO changes to the style. Do not hype it up, do not try to make it more sexy or more commercial. The short lived American version was more interested in the quirkiness of the various archeologist and history experts. It was short on basics and too much about speed and flash.

[@clintonslayton4512]

What I most want are follow-ups to the TT shows. The man who invested in land for development and bones were found...what happened there? There were several shows that ended with more questions than answers. New shows would be great, but follow-ups would make a nice special show.

[@CanChikMay]

I too found time team only months ago, but vaguely recall watching it when i visited my dad. Thank you time team for instilling a sense of importance regarding knowing our history.

[@DMEB]

Death to our enemies. Love it. Wonderful discussion. Thanks for the upload.

[@MelissaThompson432]

What the American woman said should be enhanced so people can hear it. She said what I would have said about the continuing appeal of TT (and the fact that the internet is still bringing it to new audiences;) and particularly the fact that, for a lot of us, what made the show special (and what would make it SO DIFFICULT to recreate) is the personalities, the sense of cameraderie, or even of family, among the team members. They're delightful people, and a TT reboot would need to find that perfect combination of expertise, dedication, and personality. I think Mick was, to a great extent, the architect of the mix, of getting the right people into the team, but even if he wasn't, I think you'd still need a Mick to make it happen. Not that no one else is as visionary, or as inspiring (although he was quite gifted in both respects.) It's just that there was such a perfect confluence of factors in the creation of Time Team, it was the place where a need and the means of its fulfillment arrived at the same place at the same time. In other words, it was magic. And Mick was its Merlin.

[@0623kaboom]

the best part they are coming back ... ok so only 2 digs this year but more next year ...

[@10wanderer]

@@0623kaboom so bloody boring NO HUMOUR .no interaction

[@seanirishterrier6588]

RIP Mick. Mick brought archaeology to likes of us common folk. I loved his passion for monastic sites & I loved his fashion style, colourful. Time team should have never ended, please, please bring it back.What happened to Matt, John Gaters’ mate Dr Chris Gafney. For those interested I believe “Bridge” Bridgette is in New Zealand.

[@markorollo.]

Forgot to add that I'm currently re watching time team on youtube, just got to series 4, and loving every second of it, obviously lol

[@jbradshaw4236]

This is going to be brilliant! !!

[@DubFocus89]

where the fook is Raksha? shes my fave

[@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover]

Mine too

[@callmemonkh9020]

She laughed too goddamn much.

[@Back2TheBike]

Interesting to see the Team several years on. I've seen every episode of TT at least 10 times and regret its passing. Sunday afternoons miss something now. Keep bashing on people, unravelling our great British history.

[@SteveMikre44]

I really enjoyed this Q&A and seeing so many cast members together laughing and remembering...😊❤

[@christinepense3963]

Joining others who just discovered Time Team. I love it!

[@adrianrouse5148]

I can see storage would be a problem. But instead of filling museum basements. Put them in there local environment. In council buildings. Schools.. hotel receptions. Anywhere that local people will see there local archeology. A simple cabinet would be enough.

[@lylewyant3356]

Just recently discovered Time Team. Fantastic show.

[@BryonLape]

It's been 7 years since Time Team ended. Really have to wonder what toys John and his team have these days.

[@BlueHooloovoo]

John and Stuart were probably the most important people on site because without them no one would know where to dig.

[@Talamasca124]

Another TT fan from the US. Nice to see this group talking with the audience.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks for posting.

[@jcortese3300]

"Time Team" is "Cosmos" for archaeology -- I've only just found it, and I'm absolutely bingeing it. I LOVE this show -- absolutely love it. It bothers me that academic archaeologists rip on it; I've got multiple degrees in the physical sciences, and physicists and astronomers did the same thing to Carl Sagan. And in both cases, the Time Team folks and Sagan inspired millions and shoveled several generations of free labor to academic office doors in the shape of eager grad students.

[@ici_coop]

What an excellent comparison!

[@markorollo.]

Some are saying bring back Time Team, I would agree if Mick was still with us, and if it was still in the format it was up until maybe the last season. I would love more Time Team but without Mick it just wouldn't be the same, sad as that is to say, , He and Mr Harding were the heart of that show.

[@escherichanja8522]

Great personalities can make complex things understand easily.

[@suecastillo4056]

Needed light on everyone on stage... no one should’ve been in shadow...😉❤️

[@Becca2334]

That was an amazing presentation❤️from🇺🇸

[@nigelcrisp68]

Oh fantastic, loved every second of this.

[@rhondaflynn3]

I'm so excited to see you still doing this work!

[@mermeridian2041]

This has been a joy to watch and I most sincerely hope there are lots and lots more "gather and talk" scenarios like this (with and without audience as they wish). Very interesting and emotionally comforting to see so many of the cast gathered together.

[@screwthecabal6453]

I sure LOVE THAT PHIL. And EVERYBODY ON TIME TEAM.

[@markorollo.]

We need more people like that bloke Phil talked to at the Labour exchange.....

[@christianbuczko1481]

I cant believe he just shouted out "ye olde trip to jerusalem". That place is incredible, decent beer and a roof with beams i had to duck under. Its carved into the castle rock and is nearly 900yrs old now.

[@ChristophersMum]

I can remember the dig....but where....no? Please enlighten me!

[@christianbuczko1481]

@@ChristophersMum im not sure which episide he was talking about here, but they did do an episode in nottingham researching the 3 oldest pubs in england, ye trip to jerusalem, ye olde salutation inn, and the bell inn, all 3 argue over whos oldest, the trip won. I think he meant that episode, but may not be connected with his story here.