I was the archaeological consultant but they decided to get rid of half the archaeological team, without consulting me.. How very sad. The programme certainly triggered my interest and my wifes interest in Archaeology. Very sad that all great things have to come to an end one day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVRe_gMtXNo, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Time_Team_episodes, I Have Fallen In Love With Land Rover Freelander! Despite their varied talents and backgrounds it quickly became apparent that the team had a natural chemistry. The fun gone out of Sunday teatime! I used to love all the research that they put into it. The whole catering & accommodation aspect could have been trimmed, without loss of such a wonderful program. Was it one persons requirements that brought extras into the show, persons not wanted nor needed, also not as talented as a walnut. 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? People came and went, such as my favourite Robin Bush, but those two remained, as did their stamina and zeal for the show. BBC4 seems to have picked up the baton, thank goodness.!! [] One of best, very passionate three part on geology of Great Britain was filmed with Mr Tony Robinson who is/was excellent presenter. look forward to some more american rubbish or more twits in big brother type of rubbish. Who Can Benefit From Diaphragmatic Breathing? John and his team must have walked miles. Philip Harding DL FSA (born 25 January 1950) is a British field archaeologist. just found TT on Acorn streaming. Mick Aston was a great British eccentric; an atheist whose lifes work was medieval monasticism, an anarchist who for many decades loyally fulfilled the labyrinthine requirements of his university and British television, and a grumpy old curmudgeon with the kindest of hearts and a great capacity for friendship, he said. All the others as far back as 1828 from Ireland and Scotland. Channel 4 has just axed the best show on tv wont be watching channel 4 again, There will always be someone who knows what we like we to watch. Without time team on the television the world of tv is going to be a poorer place. Stick to Postman Pat, Time Team is too intellectual for you. Cancellation. Geophysics gives you that instant picture you can then evaluate. While the allure of such sites created a powerful television spectacle, it also marked a move away from the programmes humble local archaeology origins. What is wrong with older viewers? There were times when I would have liked to see some longer digs being featured and I would still like to see that, but it seems likely that it will not be Channel 4 doing it. We are saddened to hear that a great T.V show which entertained and informed is being axed. There were pivotal Roman digs, forensic archaeology, dendrochronology (thats tree-dating), elements of geophysics, all distilled into something that the viewing public could still get a handle on despite their complexities, thanks mainly to the stories that were being unearthed. How far after expiration date can you eat eggs. certainly helped to fill a lot of university places, even if many of those gaining degrees have gone on to other careers. Shame on Chanel 4! You only have to look at the great interest shown over Richard III to realise that yes there is a market for a programme of this nature. Far from a media concoction, the unique individuals on Time Team were filmed going about their work with an honesty and integrity that has seen the series heralded as Britains first reality television show. Not blaming her particularly, but her entry seemed to also disturb the group dynamics of the cast, which was one of the things that made it so enjoyable. I once heard Mr Harding say Oh arr. In 2003, I joined the amateur Biggar Archaeology Group which, among other achievements, discovered the oldest known archaeological site in Scotland. Sunday afternoons will never be the same, a wonderful programme. I am sure there are more sites for them to investigate. there must be a law t Channel 4 announced the show would end in 2013. I found TR irritating at times but accepted him as part of the show. Sad Time Team series being finished. Totally gutted Time Team is going. The result was a previously unknown 5th-century monastic enclosure linked to St Columba. But it just goes to show how Time Team in ingrained in our family! So sad to see my favourite programme on Channel 4 being axed. Hopefully it will be picked up by another channel. Lively interpersonal dynamics, celebratory meals and wine, inviting locals to learn more about the world around them back in time, diverse resources and approaches coordinating and appreciating each other- some reading. I loved watching Time Team in Australia, way better than the American version. A viewers petition is probably the most difficult to achieve. TT is very fun to watch after nearly 30 years from the first episodes; watching the GeoPhysics change from season to season (week to week for me as I binge) is great for this engineer. The message was simple: this is local archaeology, it is your archaeology. They cant bring it back. I have loved it from the first episode and who cares if Tony is a little OTT sometimes, he keeps it entertaining and all together. Watching the archaeologists and seeing their enthusiasm at even the smallest find,is to me infectious. Indeed, the only affectation on Time Team was Micks famous stripy jumper. C4 have put money into British Archaeology, when no one else could or would presumably, and as has been pointed out, much of that money went into post excavation work, which although not good TV is absolutely vital as far as each site is concerned. If this were a BBC programme, then this alone would be worth the license fee. Sadly, this was not the case. An episode where a workplace expert was on stand by for structural shoring when common sense would have not wasted this kind of expense. That a TV show as ostensibly mild-mannered as Time Team should have ended so acrimoniously, as it did in 2013, was a bit of a shock to its many fans. Im sitting here on the sofa watching the usual More 4 showing on a Saturday morning. Schooled in observational documentaries, Graham followed the digs as they evolved. One only has to consider the creative arc of Channel Four itself, to have noticed that its a shadow of what it set out to be and frankly, those who run it now should be ashamed of themselves, relieved from duty, and prevented from working in TV ever again. What a wonderful 20 years we/they had. Now the format was safely established the programme was increasingly able to capitalise on its fame and access big name sites ultimately even Buckingham Palace. C4, please bring back the previous and successful formatting of Time Team. . We NEED Time Team. Jim Mower (development producer, see his opinion piece here) believes that Phil Hardings material was among the most innovative. We hope that someone our there will take them under their wing and continue the shows its been great,you have shown us so much interesting archaeology of our past from all the corner;s of our beautiful planet,and its hard work doing all that digging and trying to preserve it for our future children. How many programmes can a entertain a whole family at the same time, not many. Perhaps searching can help. 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. Philip Harding DL FSA (born 25 January 1950) is a British field archaeologist. I wonder if some young Channel 4 TV executive is proud of his/her decisions. sundays seem empty without my time team fix. I agree with you . The idea/format needs to be revived by BBC4. Time Team, the highly successful archaeology tv program on Channel 4 has announced a possible return to the trenches with a crowdfunding Patreon campaign to relaunch the show. 19891997. From the fall of TT on the minuscule scale, to the fall of a Royal house; loss of a battle; collapse of an empire. And now our children and grandchildren watch the programme but not for long now. Such an approach was perfectly realised by Graham Dixon, the director of the first few seasons. This series is hosted by Tony Robinson, and features weekly archaeological digs in locations in England. There is a huge following in Australia and after the debacle with the producers bringing in you know who as a co-presenter (of cleavage), the show started its slow path to division. Promotion of family values good natured banter and above all a love of the past which TT has shared with us over the years is disposed of Shame, Shame, Shame. UK engineer, producer, songwriter, musician and author. Mon 24 Jun 2013 19.12 EDT Archaeologist and broadcaster Mick Aston, who found fame with TV programme Time Team, has died aged 66. 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. This site provides further information on the numerous elements of Phil's past and present career, his books and music available to buy, news updates, interviews, a selection of photographs, plus a new discography and a new 'jukebox' player showcasing some of the huge . My second eldest is 18, and we only watch one program together as our interests are so different (that would be Time Team). I got fed up with running and prancing, daring to contradict real aercheologists. Philip 'Phil' Harding, FSA (born 25 January 1950) is a British field archaeologist. Robinson - by then Sir Tony Robinson - paid a most touching tribute to him. Thank you all so verymuch for what you have accomplished. Oh Dear. TT was an utter revelation. The collection of grave goods dubbed the Harpole Treasure after the name of the local parish has been dated to AD 630-670. Still, we liked to watch something online every now and than rather than read a book, play a game or just talk to each other and thats when my husband showed me the first episodes of Time Team, which he remember from his youth. Lewis, who holds the. (Cardiff hillfort). yours MRS HILDA LESLEY CARRINGTON. He is 10. 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. Headed by D Macall. Did you watch the episode of operation nightingale where the maimed ,psychologically injured soldiers from conflicts abroad found an inner peace and a feeling that they were no longer helpless in the world. This is true Reallity Television. I have watched time team since episode one and I am gutted . First Name. They have onbly made a couple of mistakes, 1 was letting Mick go and the other was axing Time Team. Always will be in my heart! I have been fascinated by archaeology since reading Golden Books Lost Cities and Vanished Civilizations, at the age of nine, but only recently stumbled across TIME TEAM quite by accident one night. 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. http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/time-team-should-continue-on-tv.html. Thank you to all of Time Team for 20 wonderful years. To an incredible all round team we thank you and to Phil damn we will miss you! Not all of us want mindless reality TV that costs a few bob to present. He told BBC Points West Professor Aston was "such a really nice guy and a seriously . Tony Robinson seems an entirely likeable guy and does his presenting job with good humour and humility. 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 still enjoy my archaeology despite my age not being able to take part in the reality. Like others I have loved TT right from the start and have always enjoyed it. I didnt always like the reenactments but it was interesting when they dealt with diet and medical issues. Later, in a blazing take down of the shows changes in the Western Daily Press, he wrote: There is a lot less archaeological content and a lot more pratting about. With Tony Robinson, Phil Harding, John Gater, Stewart Ainsworth. 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. So so sad, the only one of its kind and they axe it. I think Phil is such a great character. Poor. and which would be the best way to alienate the people working on the programme. Image: Wessex Archaeology. Instead John Gater, the programmes geophys wizard (see CA 252), surveyed the field. The technology now at our disposal, and a new generation of archaeologists joining the team, is a fantastic prospect. 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 Maybe it was better to end the show before they replaced the entire cast with celebrities from TOWIE. Dont judge based on the rubbish you get over there. It was an opening into a different world that gave me hope that THIS one can be sorted out ! will take it on. Well said, Paul! While I mourn the loss of Time Team, I think its death is a natural, organic thing that was simply going to happen sooner or later. You clearly have no idea what youve done. TT had a great following here in Canada. History is a fascinating subject but 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. Created by television producer Tim Taylor and presented by actor Tony Robinson, each episode featured a team of specialists carrying out an archaeological dig over a period of three days, with Robinson . I can honestly say that what you saw on the television was what you got in real life. The final piece of the jigsaw fell into place during the fledgling Time Teams first episode. Come on BBC . 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