Speaking to Express.co.uk, Tony said he won't be. Tony was very good at being the non-archeologist and I salute him! and spoke about his decision to adopt a vegan diet. They had a meeting which they didnt invite me to and said the BBCs Countryfile was the model. My second eldest is 18, and we only watch one program together as our interests are so different (that would be Time Team). You should be ashamed of yourselves, especially the way you have treated Mick Aston after all those years of dedicated service. Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over 25. Prior to us, by and large archaeology was something you could only really appreciate if you read books with long words in them. This was the best educational programme that looked forward to every week and also all the repeats that were broadcast on more 4. There is a market here to be tapped. Possibly my favourite television programme. Im writing this having just had my daily lunchtime fix of a Tiime Team repeat on More 4. I know real archaeologists are dismissive of Time Team but I loved it. Reason: we hardly spoke to each other and what we were watching on tv was hardly worthwhile. He brought a wonderful empathy to Time Team.. his kind detailed replies to Tonys frustration always impressed me ! Imagine Harrison Ford as an ageing hippy with a Wessex burr after several pints of real ale . x. Condolences to Micks family, his friends and his colleagues. C4, please bring back the previous and successful formatting of Time Team. It opened my eyes up to so much of the UK, in particular my ignorance of Roman settlement. How many people can look back on a twenty years span of such a masterful contribution to human culture? I have just realised that time team is to be axed by c4. We also miss Stuart very much. I often wish you could all come to my back yard 1 acre) and help me find the many many pairs of secateurs buried therein. I started looking to find more information about the history of Henham park & was so sad to see the show has been axed. Select 'Manage settings' to manage your choices. Who is Matt Williams married to?Erika Monroe Williamsm. Maybe after all these replies BBC4 may approach the original team !!! Great format, educational safe family viewing. Philip Harding DL FSA (born 25 January 1950) is a British field archaeologist. Seeing an entire brigade of scientists down at the pub for lunch made the show so human and readily acceptable. While the TV producers have obviously ruined a formula that entertained and educated millions of people worldwide for a couple of decades, I assume it is now beyond recall. 2017, My husband and I decided to get rid of our tv when we had 2 young sons. Quod erat demonstrandum. It excited the viewers, gave a good history of The United Kingdom, and made one waiting for the next episode, all due to the enthusiasm and clever programming of the show. Phil Abramson . I hope hell receive belated recognition for that fact. Vale Time Team, you will be missed. It wasn't exactly love at first sight, but it was heading there. What a bore YOU are! Its always sad when a long running and reputable series ends. Your Upper Classes have been re-inventing themselves as New Romans and Empire builders for some time now, particularly in the last few centuries.They lost touch with who they ACTUALLY were and their own people. The new series is getting nearer to the original format, I think, except for the one featuring the soldiers, which, dare I say it and risk castigation (?) Ridiculous. I entirely agree with the article it was definately the loss of Mick and the two new ones that ryined it for me and I have always loved it!! TIME Team favourite Phil Harding has revealed he no longer carries a knife because "you almost feel like a thug". Discovered Time Team after visiting U.K. Desperate for a good documentary to watch over a late dinner, I discovered Tony Robinsons Time Team special on the Mesolithic and Doggerland. Immediately, I was hooked. As an amateur digger, I envied TTs resources a JCB on call, geophysics, dendrochronology, C14 dating, DNA analysis. and Im so grateful to all the Time Team members for a wonderful 20 seasons. A month after his death, a 'tribute night to Aston was broadcast on More4, showing some of his best moments and most important discoveries. Lets not overlook Public Broadcastng with its excellent programming, either). If Tim Taylor or anyone at Channel 4 ever got the itch in their pants to dig it all up again (pun intended) it would be so awesome. I wish I could study with Mick Ashton. It presented an intellectually enjoyable show to the many mature aged citizens of planet Earth and COULD continue to do so if someone with an gram of sense would realise that this show still has enormous appeal for the right demographic. How will I live? Best wishes to everyone ever involved with the show. Archaeologist and Digging for Britain presenter Dr Cat Jarman with Dr Daniel Young from Wessex Archaeology examining the Sheffield Castle core samples at the Wessex Archaeology labs. I WONDER what rubbish they will put on instead. Time Team RIP But after well over a decade on screen, and 20 series (comprising some 280 shows in all), things began to change. Ive watched TT since it began & never missed an episode, I was in the 20s age group that they are now trying to attract when it started. Real shame its leaving our screens but it did give us so many hours of pleasure along with the odd glimpse of a young Alice Roberts and the occasional grumpiness of Mick. We NEED Time Team. I found it much preferable to the Planet Earth shows of David Attenbrough. When You Breathe In Your Diaphragm Does What. Much better than most of the rubbish we get now that there are so many channels chasing adverts & broadcasting ever increasing repeats. I found TR irritating at times but accepted him as part of the show. Were not archaeologists but were not stupid either it really did feel like they had decided the audience was unintelligent. What lies under the ground of the countrys past. I feel really, really angry about it, he told British Archeology magazine. TT has inspired me to take up the challenge of retraining at the age of 67 for a second career in Heritage and Museum studies. Not on the Live I dug at. They were digging Roman ruins in someones back garden and explaining in detail what they were doing and what it told them hooked then and there. Your email address will not be published. if there is a petition please let me know.i would like to put our names down. I have loved Time Team for years and wish that there were not so many bone heads in Channel 4. Now I have no reason what ever to watch ch 4 now or in the future . (Supplied) Once their ABC interview finished, Margie and Phil went to a nearby cafe for a restorative cup of tea. Yes, Tony R was sometimes (often?) Yet time and time again they did it with grace, charm, humor and knowledge. Here we chart the highs and lows of a revolutionary format that aimed to bring archaeology to the people. Changing all the staff behind Time Team was a big mistake, but ending it is even bigger. I have enjoyed Tony Robinsons commentaries. Fret not, the programs will haunt the repeats channels until they become their own archaeology as a worked example of how the medium started to dictate the content. The show ran on the chemistry among the original team, and failed to work as they left or lost interest. | Phoenix the Dreamer, https://digventures.com/2013/03/tools-down-for-time-team-raksha-dave-on-the-end-of-an-era-and-her-new-adventure/, Remarkable early medieval burial found in Northamptonshire, Under the Old Fort of Zanzibar: exploring the origins of Stone Town, History of Sheffield Castle foundations revealed by archaeologists. Sadly,she passed away 2 years ago but before she went, she told me not to forget to watch TT. Totally gutted Time Team is going. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. An audience study in 2006 indicated that 20 million people watched at least one show that year. What a wonderful 20 years we/they had. [4] As a qualified SCUBA diver, he is the president of the Nautical Archaeology Society, a Portsmouth-based charity formed to further interest in nautical cultural heritage. There is a focus on interesting, previously discovered, artefacts, while pipe music lends an almost mystical air to proceedings. Many of us have watched Time Team for ages and have been educated (along with Tony) on the ins and outs of Archaeology and did not need another presenter to ask superfluous questions (nice though she was). This has to be one of the biggest tragedies of modern television times. He has since become an acknowledged expert on flint-knapping and is skilled in lithic reduction using both percussive techniques and pressure flaking, in which, instead of striking the flint with blows, pressure is exerted on the edges to shape the tool. I loved the banter between Tony, Phil and Mick and anyone could see they enjoyed their jobs. Show creator Tim Taylor has since confirmed they will begin work on two new YouTube episodes, with two more in . I enjoyed Time Team and I will miss it Carenza and the later Helen Geake were the highlights for me there was always a sense of tension when you heard a shout of Tony not knowing what find theyd unearthed. In South africa we have seen so few TT programs and when in the UK on holiday I imediately check for surren programs to watch. It would be nice if Channel 4 admitted its error and reinstated Time Team in its proper format. I agree. Anyone who visited one of their digs while shooting was underway will have seen the devotion it inspired in members of the public. BRING IT BACK. This was highlighted by having a member of the public read out a letter of invitation at the beginning, posing the question they wanted answered. I agree entirely. In addition, people are re-discovering the magic and history of their local areas and the wellbeing that can be derived from activities like archaeology. The major players seem tired and cranky, and while they are all professionals and are trying very hard to be positive and upbeat, its obvious that they are trying, and that ruins it. I also never felt patronised by Tony Robinson, and loved the way he frequently asked questions that the audience would have wanted to know themselves. We didnt do much history at school and we have all learned so much from TT. It must have been amazingly hard to pull together the locations, permits, and logistics, add the art, historical research, music and local involvement, let alone process the dig sites. The New Town of a Norman Prince: In Much Wenlock, the Team examine the early development of a medieval town . On the other hand, all good things come to an end. Channel 4 please think again you have made a monumental mistake! Timothy Power and Mark Horton return to the Old Fort of Stone Town, Zanzibar, to discuss the sites Swahili origins. (all good things must come to an end). Always worked so hard and made sense of sites that could have remained a mystery. The format was part of the problem. I think Phil is a genius at being able to read the ground he is digging up. We invited him down to see our newly-completed Saxon hall, based on archaeology from a dig Phil was involved in back in 1974! His presentation throughout all of the series, which I have almost finished running though for the second time, is stellar. Sounds ageism to me, isnt that against the law now? I was especially interested in the programme on Looe Island chapel as my grandparents once owned Looe Island and I had been there and walked over the chapel remains. The focus groups of today, the council chambers of yesteryear; all determined to make their mark, put their talent on show. I wonder how much is wasted on their wages. When he took this pitch to various studios, however, no one wanted to know. I was glued to the screen.. Thankyou for what we have ! Channel 4s loss their gain :) DREADFUL ! ** TIME TEAM HAS JOINED PATREON! By the way, if the executives mild revamp caused viewer figures to plummet, how come it was the programme and not those executives who got the flak? I am sooooo sad that it is going and so is my family and friends..I would like to know what every one is going to do now our friends we see every week,I love the banter between everyone but no more. He has an excellent track record in a range of organisations in the . Last Name. I have been binge watching on YouTube whilst laid up with a medical issue. NEVER. Time Team you have inspired so many people .THANK YOU. Im sure it was meant to interest younger viewers in Archeology, a noble enough concept. Phil shares his views in his own unique way!For our website, head to:https://timeteamdigital.comGive us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeteamdigTweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetimeteamShop our merch if you like:https://shop.timeteamdigital.com In 2003, I joined the amateur Biggar Archaeology Group which, among other achievements, discovered the oldest known archaeological site in Scotland. The writing was on the wall though poor scheduling . But Channel 4 has dumb it down, the last episode i watched was at Henham Park down the road from me, They found out nothing that wasnt local knowledge already. I dont think a Presenter is supposed to be a devils advocate. I watch any that come on now.. saw one yesterday about the digging our of the 2 world war planes in the bogs.. . Please bring together the old team Mick, Phil, Carenza, John, Francis and Stewart. These are absolutely awesome! Sadly, this was not the case. I love watching the old episodes, the ones where there was fantastic camaraderie between the team, excellent and atmospheric music in the background which always complemented the era of the dig and the extravagant clothing worn by the team. Phil Harding is a 72 year old British Scientist. 1999Tracie Duncanm. How amazing to see the history of England being unearthed. This made him a contentious figure among some of his contemporaries and he was deeply wounded by the vociferous attacks he suffered, particularly in the early years of Time Team. He was an inspiration to me and to so many others. Who knows,but hopefully in years to come we might all see a reunion? The banter between him and the otherwise notoriously stuffy academics was legendary. The medal is awarded once in every three years for work on the Prehistory of Man. I generally watch one episode a night, but on weekends I sometimes binge watch until my eyeballs beg for mercy. Weve also done the landscapes around them, so if you want additional information then the Time Team reports contain that.. Behind-the-scenes insights into how Time Team is produced, including regular production updates, Q&As, and polls to help us shape new content Exclusive access to occasional Patreon-only live streamed events Access to interactive 3D models of finds, trenches and landscapes General Time Team support Time Team Project Supervisor $9.50 / month Time Team cancelled by Channel 4? and I just came across the time team on my tablet in November 2019. Prof Mick, great bloke and always so calm, Carensa made a lot of episodes more entertaining and TR a god of comedy and history. (Then, of course, it goes straight to Hell). Im an Englishman, came to Australia as a 12yo in 1970. Couldnt agree more. Through understanding and helping to preserve the past, and sharing it with a worldwide audience, we hope to re-engage with the enthusiasm that so many of our fans have shown over the years., Many of the original team are already involved, both on and off screen. Or are we all to turn off our televisions once we reach 40? Can you use an induction pan on a regular stove? No, sadly when it comes to TV, viewers dont get what they want, they get what they are given Trouble is, the people who make these decisions can be misguided, and very stupid. I am American and Time Team is my favorite program. CHANNEL 4, YOU ARE A COMPLETE BUNCH OF IDIOTS!!!. Harding was a regular on Time Team from the first series in 1994 until its cancellation in 2013. We shall mourn the loss of TT in Australia, although the episodes arrive on our screens years after they are made, which means well be watching them long after the series ends were still with the old format so I cant comment on the new look TT. He has become a familiar face on the Channel 4 television series Time Team. Regards Peter Mulready Australia. People came and went, such as my favourite Robin Bush, but those two remained, as did their stamina and zeal for the show. tony and all made history come to life to the public and we {as a family] looked forward to the one great programme aweek but know more,,,,how old are the producers ,if they watched t t perhapes they could learn that life does not always mean MONEY MORE MONEY , What a bummer! Thanks to all who were involved in Time Team in any way. By the summer of 2012 Channel 4 no longer wanted old Time Team. Despite the Ancient Monuments Laboratory having drawn a blank the year before, Johns state-of-the-art kit revealed the monastic complex in startling clarity. Somehow they know that the user is in the US and access is denied. Hundreds of pounds would be spent on scientific dating such as C14, with the results only coming back in time for a line of dialogue to be dubbed on months after filming had concluded. Philip Harding DL FSA (born 25 January 1950) is a British field archaeologist. I do agree, bringing the new blood in(an ex model, who I dont think was all that good looking) without consulting certain long standing experts, was wrong. my point in this is, why try to fix it if it aint broke change is not always as good as a rest. You can watch some TT episodes on YouTube, you know-that one included. Only a fool would get rid of an engaging program like TT. my gosh, I am from Chula Vista Ca. Such a fantastic guide, love it. It took on all manner of projects, from the bronze age right through to World War II. In between programmes, E4 these days uses short clips of things like hillwalking and narrow boats to ridicule the interests of old people. Please, please would someone bring the show back, This is just another example of Managements old adage: Its perfect; lets New and Improve it In 1994 January 16th until 2012.rip time team along with mick Aston http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/time-team-should-continue-on-tv.html From the mid-1970s, he worked on excavations in Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight for the Department of the Environment (DOE). Rather than targeting the palaces and castles of the rich and famous, individual episodes modestly sought to solve simple, local questions. I loved it. anyone want to correspond about this i would like for them to write me. And thank you Mick, R.I.P. But it is not just a love-in for no reason: archaeology has benefited and received significant results out of the show. 20 years is a long time in television. Chronicle. Time Team creator Tim Taylor said they now have enough funds to start work on two new YouTube episodes, with two more in the pipeline. Our investigation of the villa and the landscape it occupies will aim to preserve and enrich our understanding of the past and the people who inhabited it. It announced that after 20 seasons and over 230 episodes the programme was being axed by Channel 4. Since then, he has dug every year, though at first his archaeological activities had to be fitted into holidays and any spare time. Indeed, the only affectation on Time Team was Micks famous stripy jumper. Yes/No? Some episodes Ive seen over three times each. Your sorrow will be eased by the sight of a few old, friendly faces. They seem to have replaced alot of the original cast for more easy on the eye team members, the new historian was a prime example. Time Team return, Time Team is coming back, Following the successful launch of a fan-led Patreon campaign in December, Time Team has now confirmed what could be the first of many digs. perhaps they could do a show that showed what happens as the sites are put back to their natural state. Probably just as well this is the last series, but as many have suggested, a move to BB4 sounds a great idea. In my mind, one of the contributing factors to the programmes demise, were the increasing number of digs being done on behalf of professional bodies such as English Heritage, and local authorities. After Harding left school, he worked in a puppet factory in Marlborough until he became a full-time archaeologist in 1971. His Uncle, my brother, has to dig up a dig with him when he comes on holiday and he is in there like a professional. Rumours have been circulating since a statement appeared on the Time Team social media accounts earlier this week, alluding to something "big". What a bunch of idiots. Phil Harding is Time Team's resident trench-excavator. I ask other time team regulars get writing and see if time team can be saved either by another tv station or a rethink by channel 4. And so disappointed in ch4. To all the people who wrote nasty comments on this forum about it, I leave you with this question why are you on this site at all if you didnt love it like the rest of us? As someone who used to be obsessed with the show, I've been shamefully out of the loop. One of the people she missed was Carenza Lewis. While Time Team unquestionably experienced problems, particularly in its final years, this much-loved show was an astonishing success, propelling modern archaeology into the public conscious as never before. Robinson said his decision to stop drinking last January inspired him to find other ways to improve his health. My wife and I are from the States and discovered Time Team on Amazon Prime after watching/ loving other British shows- Rick Steins culinary travels, Timothy Wests canal cruising, etc. Thanks to you all. I have watched TT for the last 20 years from my mid 20s. . In April 2017, Dave married, An expert in Medieval rural settlement, Carenza is. This informative, interesting program has long been a favourite amongst all ages of our family. Never having been colonized by them I guess we in Ireland may have a slightly less reverential view of their civilizing effect on the native culture. I love Time Team and regularly binge watch have seen many episodes several times. But they never advertised Time Team in between other programmes as they do with some other programmes, and they are always mucking about with the times it is shown. You can find her message at https://digventures.com/2013/03/tools-down-for-time-team-raksha-dave-on-the-end-of-an-era-and-her-new-adventure/. Thanks for the many years of wonderful, intelligent, entertainment Time Team, we will really miss you. Even after its star began to wane Time Team remained popular. If you had to justify the value of television as a medium that can inform as well as entertain, Time Team would be the perfect example. Blackadder star Sir Tony Robinson has received his knighthood from Prince William in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. I watched all but episode 1. Its sad to see another worthwhile educational program going by the wayside. I had no idea it had finished. A known anthropologist and archeologist ( Emmanuel College, Cambridge ), to describe and dismiss her as a former model is a bit unfair. He was hired as the Oakland Athletics third base coach in November 2017, staying with them through the 2019 season. In 2014. very sad. i record all the T T i can i have brought T t dvd. Thanks. And anyone who does not like Tony Robinson probably doesnt like Rowan Atkinson either, probably has not a read book over 30 pages in decades, and probably believes the Big Bang was what happened in their bedroom last night.. Last month retired doctor Philip Harding and retired matron Margie Mickan tied the knot after a whirlwind romance. here was atransfixing series, turning elitist subject into everyday knowledge for the ordinary man. Robinson - by then Sir Tony Robinson - paid a most touching tribute to him. RIP Time Team. Aston died unexpectedly at his home in the summer of that same year. People who had their gardens dug up were very brave once Phil got digging, were their gardens reland scaped. I lost my job recently due to illness.time team made my days. The programme certainly triggered my interest and my wifes interest in Archaeology. Thank you channel 4 Thank you very very much . 2012 was a very low point and i half expected it to end right then. Explore books by Phil Harding with our selection at Waterstones.com. Towards the end of its run an average episode would cost around 200,000 a budget more on the scale of a small drama show in the eyes of television insiders but over 20 years Channel 4 pumped 4 million directly into British archaeology. We may not see its like again. Time Team excavations at Binchesters Roman fort also helped kickstart a research project that is still in rude health (see CA 263). As our first dig back, we were keen on a site that would produce amazing evidence, showcase the very best that Time Team can offer, and allows us to demonstrate to the full the latest technology like LiDAR and GPR, says Taylor. Now everyone knows the word geophys. Lewis, who holds the. Like others I have loved TT right from the start and have always enjoyed it. A monumental row and walk out, one would guess. RIP Mick Aston channel 4 needs to take a look at the BBC they cut and brought back Dr Who look at how its made a great comeback. That some suburban folks welcomed the Team to pull up their patio, knock down their potting shed, and bore holes in their rafters, used to amaze me. time team has over the years discovered great things. Like Paul said (June 23 comment) you wished you could join them in the pub at the end for a beer . The breathtaking 3D model it produced of the buried structures persuaded English Heritage to commission a complete survey on the spot. Yes, really hope so! Without any doubt whatsoever Time Team was the best show on TV and a giant amongst the crappy stuff we have to put up with these days such as reality TV shows. TV is a wasteland and TT was an oasis in it. We totally agree with Nick Robinson, we too will be enjoying repeats and cursing Channel 4!. You talk rubbish mate! too, although not often. Phil's appointment follows an extensive search and interviews with a very strong field of candidates. I was disappointed with the change in format, it was like losing family. Would hydrogen chloride be a gas at room temperature? And there is still so much they can show and teach us. Shame I can now only watch it at 5am on the History channel. Trained on excavations with the Bristol University Extra Mural Department and other bodies from 1966, he has been a [] I guess the nearest feeling to learning of its ending was like being told that your solid mates of the past twenty years are all splitting up and moving abroad. From the fall of TT on the minuscule scale, to the fall of a Royal house; loss of a battle; collapse of an empire. RIP MICK ASTON. It was an opening into a different world that gave me hope that THIS one can be sorted out ! Also it being on an increasingly miserable Channel (4) did it no favours whatsoever. Great memories sadly missed. Having been a loyal fan for 20 years it beggars belief at the changes made in series 19 without any reference to Mick. Which one is the highest mountain in the world? Oh! I thought the programmes inspiring and my grief was genuine at its loss of experts like Mick Aston and the programmes ending.The occasional sighting of a long lost member like Carenza Lewis in a published Report makes me wish for the experience as it unfolded once again. They tried to make it edgy and the thing I loved about time team was its lack of edginess? And key graphic purporting to show the significant shift in building alignments between two phases did not actually do that but simply repeated the original layout! [8], In 1991, Harding took part in the series Time Signs, which was produced by Tim Taylor, who went on to create Channel 4's popular archaeology series Time Team. 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