Time Team (Collection 2) - 11-DVD Box Set : Tony Robinson, Phil Harding, John Gater, Stewart Ainsworth, Mick Aston, Victor Ambrus, Henry Chapman, Ian Powlesland, Matt . It has made the subject of archaeology interesting and accessible for everyone and if they were still activetheres an interesting mound that desperately needs investigating at the end of our road. http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/time-team-should-continue-on-tv.html Beautifully expressed, Andrew. How right Mick Aston was. and long may you show them PLEASE pauline x, I am trying to get a contact e-mail address for Tim Taylor (IV) because a group of archeologists in Canada would like to see a Time Team Canada started and we need advice and any other help from the expert. Mick, Tony Phil, Carenza Lewis, etc bring it back as there are no current programs that come close. Teatime 26: Stewart Ainsworth - Return to Nevis 14,215 views Premiered Oct 11, 2020 Time Team Teatime: Session 26 - As Black History Month continues in the UK, we catch up with Stewart. I am a mega fan of the show. Just did the same as Leigh trying to find out when the next series is due to start. From Phils glee over Stone Age flints, Tonys wisely playful and challenging banter, Micks sage hand on the digs tiller, Johns gentle determination to get the best cartography the technology can provide, Franciss round house fireside mussing on an Iron Age mans joys in life and Stuart goes walk about so we can get the lay of the land and know our place in it was amazing, every bit of it. 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. There are many pagan archeologists too. Despite his sore loss, he did the right thing to walk out. There is such a thing as going on too long with any endeavor, and in watching this series the definition of too long is clear. Yes please BBC4 or anyone sensible Time Team will always be popular if you listen to Tony (yes I am a fan) Mick and Phil and Helen (yes I am an even bigger fan of these guys). In this months Science Notes, we will explore the evidence for this hypothesis, and examine how violence-related injuries are distinguished in archaeological human remains. I would also back the idea that rural people have the most interest as they can see the landscape every day and the changes on it. Stewart Ainsworth (born 26 June 1951) is a British archaeological investigator who was regularly seen on Time Team, the Channel 4 archaeological television series. Ive loved Time Team since day one, but recently Ive found it becoming a little too cozy. We have it so easy in this day and age to compare to others in the past and we so loved it when Tony came to Australia and did some shows about our ancestral heritage,we all walk past so much and never notice whats in front of us,we miss so much rich knowledge right under our feet. What can replace the jovial banter of all the dedicated team that gave us an insight to what was going on thousands of years ago. I will watch Time Team episodes as long as I last. Self - Downpatrick, County Down (1998) . Refreshing to see non-Brits find our history/heritage of great interest. He is President of the Friends Of Epiacum, the Roman fort on the southern edge of Northumberland which he has surveyed and studied in depth. Whilst not filming Phil still works as a field archaeologist with Wessex Archaeology, and has been involved in a project listing all known Palaeolithic sites in Britain. I am gutted Time Team is for the chop, I love it!!! As a lowyal Time Team viewer from Australia, I am devastated. Log in or sign up to leave a comment. What better way of introducing archaeology to young people than for them to see it on a Sunday afternoon? Time Team brought so much into my life, being bed ridden, television being a large part of my life now. Dont let it stop you Margaret. I am devastated to hear about Mick Aston.. Totally gutted Time Team is going. RESURRECT THE PAST! The team of Tony, Mick, Phil, Stuart, John, Carenza, Brigid, Guy, etc etc filled me with warmth and satisfaction. These are absolutely awesome! Self (as Prof. Stewart Ainsworth) Show all 219 episodes 1998 Time Team Extras (TV Series documentary) Self - High Worsall, North Yorkshire (1998) . Time Team's Stewart Ainsworth on How To See Time In The Landscape. Usually clad in a loud jumper, with his white hair blowing in the wind, Professor Aston was the shows site director who chose where to dig for the next historical discovery. What is the point of Channel 4, if not to do something different? Is this why some of the Adverts are much better than most of the currant programmes. C4 what are you doing timeteam is a great show now u r going to put more rubbish on like big brother I know it not on your channel no more what a shame timeteam will b missed go on bbc take it on, Timeteam what a great show now we got to put up with shows like splash and x factor what is going on with tv now god help. I was disappointed with the change in format, it was like losing family. Ive got to say I think he handled the shows well. While I wont be involved in the new sites, I was delighted to accept the role of honorary patron of the Time Team project. why change what works well and T T did work well . This informative, interesting program has long been a favourite amongst all ages of our family. Time Team was the product (exclusively) of Channel 4 a commercial TV-only company that was created in the early 80s. The programme certainly triggered my interest and my wifes interest in Archaeology. This would be the only way of successfully reincarnating Time Team and fixing your pathetic and ignorant and unsuccessful changes. 20 years is a long time in television. Channel Four seem to be missing a trick that gthe BBC would have undoubtedly have profited from by issuing DVDs of the most important digs over the years. Like others I would like to see somebody else either bringing it back or developing the format. Time Team Official 133K subscribers Time Team Teatime - Session 28 Wrapping up Black History Month and our exploration of North America's early European colonies, we're staying in St Mary's. Started watching British TV while on exchange with the RAF. It is to the Channels credit that it did this despite much of that outlay being channelled into post-excavation work that never appeared onscreen. To anyone who loves the Sunday afternoon history fix as much as I do PLEASE sign! What a disappointment that BBC4 chose to cancel the series! It also produces some amazing factual programmes to expand our knowledge and it is extremely worrying that the latter are being sacrificed for moronic programmes like Big Fat Gypsy Wedding which add nothing to our cultural enlightenment. Yes/No? Im retired now and would love to get involved in archeology at some level. Save Time Team Campaign is taking off really fast now, over 1,500 signatures & support from celebrity. Sounds ageism to me, isnt that against the law now? Special thanks also to the fantastic people behind the research, graphics, computer animation that added so much to each episode. 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. And lets be honest, it doesnt get any better than watching absolutely great British television presented by the all time best supporting TV character, Baldrick. Some of the regulars have retired, some have moved on to other things, a few have departed for Tr nan g or the Field of Reeds. Time Team has left a legacy that few TV programs can match and im sure that generations to come will enjoy. And so disappointed in ch4. I always look forward to it when I get chance and to know that it is finishing is both shocking and disappointing. i never knew this show was available as the colonies never mentioned it. Time team seemed to be excavating at the behest of large bodies like English Heritage and the National Trust, not some amateurs or local individuals. It wasnt perfect but the catty remarks are uncalled for. Time team came back as a clear favourite, so for one of the national conferences we decided to contact Time Team so that Tony or one of the team could come along and give a talk. When I get a chance I watch the repeats on More 4. Toni Victoria australia. Changing all the staff behind Time Team was a big mistake, but ending it is even bigger. although a WONDERFUL outlet for the undoubted heroes, is not archaeology and not what I feel Time Team needs. I was digging my veg patch yesterday and I found a napped piece of flint. WHY? TV is a wasteland and TT was an oasis in it. I feel like i know all of the presenters personally they had that effect on people.I watched it evolve over the years and couldnt wait for each knew series. A group of archaeologists have 3 days to discover historical artifacts in different sites around Britain. Channel 4 is a crude simulacrum of its original self and I agree that BBC 4 would be TTs natural home.Id love to see the old Time Team reunited Ill live in hope! Gutted that Time Team has ended! 32. As for the rest of the Team, hats off to you for the great fun and excellent archaeology looking forward to a few TT specials. I absolutely agree with everything you said ! I have watched time team since episode one and I am gutted . Yes, that was a great one. I loved the banter between Tony, Phil and Mick and anyone could see they enjoyed their jobs. Mick Aston is a damn good archaeologist and his departure was a serious loss to the programme. I hate the way that today producers think all people are stupid and try to dumb down TV. Yes TR can be intensely irritating at times, but as the years have gone by I think his appreciation of the experts has increased and they have learned skills from him about presentation. I was just looking for where any dig sites would be this year and discovered the program was being axed! As of 2010 Ainsworth has been affiliated with the History and Archaeology department at the University of Chester, where he is a visiting professor. It led to an appreciation of just how much information could be quickly gleaned from comparatively modest trenching. I agree with you . Oh dear what a shame as its such a great program especially with Phil & ALL the team.I think their sense of humour is almost worth a show on its own.Anyway a big thank you for many interesting hours as a an armchair archeologist. Without Time Team I would not have known how much I could enjoy archaeology and Im pretty sure its why my 7 year old wants to be an archaeologist when she grows up. Tony, Mick,and Phil will be missed. , Cant we have Phil once a week digging a hole in a pub garden, please?xxxx. Fond regards to everyone from the past on TT. Thank you for educating and entertaining me over the years. Apparently, there was plenty of dirt being dug off camera, thanks largely to the people up top. It works when the product and the people who are involved are so good. Now we are nearing the end of Series XX I feel a tinge of sadness that a programme which both educates and informs will be with us no more. I take my hat off to them. So sad to see my favourite programme on Channel 4 being axed. My oldest son and my husband dream of being as good in tapping flint as Phil! I share your sentiments totally. Prior to us, by and large archaeology was something you could only really appreciate if you read books with long words in them. Schooled in observational documentaries, Graham followed the digs as they evolved. Will miss them! Official website also launched: http://www.TimeTeamFans.com Thanks everyone. It was the highlight of my life ! It was my favourite show for many years and definitely, for me, left so many other scientifically accurate but boring-as-bat-poo documentaries in its dust. What a shame to see TT let go. Time Team brought archaeology to the publics attention (including mine) and will be sorely missed. In 1994 January 16th until 2012.rip time team along with mick Aston Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Spoilt in the end by Fixing something that want bust. Its an opportunity to find new voices and should help launch a new generation of archaeologists, under the guidance and watchful eye of Mr Taylor! I dont understand what purpose that serves, but there you have it. He has worked on a number of archaeological sites in Britain and abroad. Many of my friends would love to travel to the UK because of shows like Time Team and Escape to the country. I had to think about it before I realized what he meant. C4 has descended to abysmal levels. i believe everything has a lifespan, and that must include television shows. archaeology..is what my 11 year old gran daughter is looking into training for..shows like these are needed more. The roman barge in Utrect was particularly interesting and my son in Holland wished to see it. In between programmes, E4 these days uses short clips of things like hillwalking and narrow boats to ridicule the interests of old people. I have just realised that time team is to be axed by c4. I wonder whether the viewing figures took in the worldwide audience I know lots of people watched and enjoyed it here in Australia. The only thing that surprises me is that they didnt include a so called comedian. 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. Please bring back time team I do really miss watch it please please bring it back. Hopefully, but unlikely, someone will gather the real TT people and give it a rebirth. Have watched 8 seasons and enjoying them all. What proved to be the fateful conversation took place in a Little Chef on the Okehampton bypass. So so sad, the only one of its kind and they axe it. How about a petition to Channel 4 demanding its continuation? And now our children and grandchildren watch the programme but not for long now. He is president of the Friends of Epiacum, also known as Whitley Castle, the Roman fort on the southern edge of Northumberland which he has surveyed and studied in depth. I have told so many people about Time Team & my grand daughter has been trying to decide should she be an archaeologist or a geologist because of it. x. Condolences to Micks family, his friends and his colleagues. Never screened and reputedly lost in the Channel 4 vaults, this pilot captured a show that was as radically different to Timesigns as it was to later Time Team episodes. Youre right about More4 but try Discovery History which is showing what I think must be very early ones judging by the colour (and amount!) NON of these corporations do they think we are all idiots who will do as they as told like little children in school!!!!! RIP MICK ASTON. He should have stuck to presenting instead of trying to take command. The Twitter page has been great up to now. Time Team's Stewart Ainsworth: Rivers & Roads | Ancient Routes - Landscape Archaeology 46,819 views Premiered Jan 29, 2022 Join us, as Time Team's Landscape Archaeologist Stewart. Learning? I am a 57 year old Aussie and I watched this program every episode I could see. The villa is a tantalising prospect a grand building almost as big as Buckingham Palace. Regards, Paul Tressel [emailprotected], Time Team was a massive part of my life, Im still watching it even now on more 4 :O. By the way I am 52, so I guess I am too old for channel 4, but tell my kids that. When Time Team came along, I got absolutely hooked on it. At least we can watch past programmes on More 4 on on the On Demand. Have just watched the very last episode of my beloved Time Team And feel desperately sad.. I now look forward to watching as many individual shows as I can in the future. I have only recently discovered TT and am currently watching 4 episodes a day, courtesy of More 4 and Discovery History channels, and am utterly devastated to learn that it has been axed. Such a shame its being axed at a time its claimed the viewing figures are at its highest make little sense to me. The implementation of Planning Policy Guidance 16 in 1990 enshrined archaeology within the development process and paved the way for todays professional units. Great memories sadly missed. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. TT would be ideal on BBC4, which is a very good channel, and it would be great to see a full hour. If Channel 4 wish to cancel TT why not take it to another channel If jonathon Ross, Parky and Graham Norton can do it why not TT, No more Phil! 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