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

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.

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

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.

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

RIP Mick Aston 💖 What a treasure.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

Fantastic. Bring back Time Team!!!!!

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Phil👍

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ??????

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 RU-vid. 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.

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

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.

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

I don't get their duality of "Make archaeology accessible to everyone, not just snooty upper-class intellects" and then "Brexit sure was bad, we need foreigners!". You'd think studying Britain's history would make them realize Britain's survived even before there was an EU.

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

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

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.

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

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 .

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

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!!!

Never heard of time team, but found it about 4 months ago on RU-vid. 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!

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

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

Time Team is awesome.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

Francis, I've seen your YT on your thoughts about how the germanic groups (Jutes/Angels/Saxson and Frisian came to UK in the past. You absolutly told your story and that was what I was thinking for decades ! What I mist was the roman-time and which germanic groups were llready living in the UK serving the romans and never returned to their homelands.

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.

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..

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

This is going to be brilliant! !!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Who would have thought that we can all watch the episodes on RU-vid today !!!!!

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.

where the fook is Raksha? shes my fave

Stewart, I really was amazed by the way you look at the landscape !

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

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

Oh fantastic, loved every second of this.

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.

Just recently discovered Time Team. Fantastic show.

As an American, one of the things I cherish about Time Team is sociological rather than archeological. Britain has a wealth of dialects that anyone among the English speaking peoples outside of Britain can only savor and envy. Time Team is one of the few shows that have reached us with so much more than the Received Pronunciation and this spoken by *ordinary* people and not actors or trained media people, like Sir Tony who has nearly obliterated his East End of London accent, dialect, and roots. Ordinary people also among the archeologists as well as among the local populations. To hear Mick slip into dialect tropes such as “look, so-and-so, look!!!” whenever he got excited about something; Phil constantly using the dialect “summat” for “something” or the completely unintelligible “cor stone the crows”, leaving someone like me absolutely baffled by what on earth that could possibly mean over in Wiltshire; or the many emotional shadings, from disdain to bubbling enthusiasm when using the terms “posh” and “high status” all are incredibly precious to me. I have learned far more about modern Britain than I could ever find in the formulaic detective shows, trendy period soap opera fiction, and cockeyed comedy that the Brits think are appropriate to send to us. And those shows are dead flat wrong about the British. They don’t have greatly overactive hissyfits every ten minutes and scold one another in the overacted, high pitched voices in these programs. That is pure artifact of hysterical fiction writing and show directors that appear to be constantly strung out on cocaine. The ordinary British are clearly trained from childhood to avoid temper tantrums and direct conflict at all costs, nothing like the people in those television shows. Time Team was a clear and coherent window on the tens of thousands of years that are the British roots. I envy not only the dialects but also the depth and good health of the roots themselves. Over here we are conquerors or, as D.H. Lawrence discerned, essentially killers, and have scoured the land like a blight of locusts. Native Americans, who’s culture we’ve done everything we could to eradicate, are the inheritors of this land’s roots, such as they still remain from our raping of our land and it’s resources. So thank you Time Team. Your goodwill to the viewers will certainly last far more than 15 years from now. I hope you have many more reunions like this one, public and private. And may they always be lubricated with strong and rough red wine or designer’s white wine and may Phil sample everything from Thomas Hardy’s Old Peculiar, deadly Newcastle Brown, India Pale Ale, John Courage bitter, and (my favorite) Bellhaven stout. You are not just characters on the flat screen, you are also are people who are part of this late and age sodden section of my Autobiography.

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

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.

Great personalities can make complex things understand easily.

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

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

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.

No more tax, thanks, Helen!

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

This is awesome!!! I love it! I'm so happy that I came across this show, I was hooked from the start!!

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

That was an amazing presentation❤️from🇺🇸

"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.