Episodes

  • Roman villa unearthed in suburbia

    Roman villa unearthed in suburbia
    Sep 17 2024
    In the second episode of the all-new Time Team podcast archaeologist Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams speak to Francesca Giarelli from Red River Archaeology about a Roman villa hidden under a new housing development in Oxfordshire!

    Also, you'll hear how Martyn got on when he met up with digger driver Jon Beaver to have a go in his "big yellow trowel" and Time Team's creator, Tim Taylor tells you how he managed to persuade Channel 4 to take the risk to broadcast the programme in 1994.

    Don't forget to head over to Patreon for more from Time Team and check out our videos on YouTube.
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    37 mins
  • Shakespeare's hidden stage

    Shakespeare's hidden stage
    Sep 3 2024
    Welcome to the first episode of a new-look Time Team podcast. Archaeologist Dr Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams bring the past to life with the help of the Time Team family.

    You'll discover the stage, hidden for hundreds of years, where William Shakespeare performed; Time Team's creator, Tim Taylor, tells you where he originally got the idea for the hit Channel 4 programme in 1994; ancestry and genealogy expert Dr Sophie Kay has great advice on how you can be the historian of your own family tree and Stewart Ainsworth reveals the importance of maps in uncovering the secrets of a landscape.

    We hope you enjoy the Time Team podcast. Head over to Patreon to find out more about how you can help us to continue supporting archaeological discoveries across the UK and beyond.
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    38 mins
  • Time Team is back

    Time Team is back
    Aug 29 2024
    This is the Time Team podcast. Join Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams as they bring the past to life.

    New episodes start on Tuesday 3rd September 2024.

    Here's a taster of what you can expect from Time Team. If you like what you hear, make sure you hit follow so you don't miss an episode.
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    1 min
  • S2 Ep6: INCREDIBLE ARCHAEOLOGY DISCOVERIES | Time Team News (Best of 2023 Feature-length Compilation)

    S2 Ep6: INCREDIBLE ARCHAEOLOGY DISCOVERIES | Time Team News (Best of 2023 Feature-length Compilation)
    Jan 25 2024

    A compilation of the amazing stories and finds featured in Time Team News in 2023.

    Presented by Dani Wootton, featuring Derek Pitman, Lawrence Shaw, Helen Geake, Carenza Lewis, John Gater, Miles Russell, Philippa Walton, Harry Manley, Megan Russell, Tim Fitzhigham, Richard Osgood and Harvey Mills.

    Time Team News is a monthly update of archaeological news and discoveries from Britain and around the world.

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    The original video from this podcast is available to watch on the Time Team Official YouTube channel here.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2 Ep5: TIME TEAM NEWS #5 - CORNISH FOGOU REVISIT & RIVER RITUALS | PLUS huge Bronze Age hall!

    S2 Ep5: TIME TEAM NEWS #5 - CORNISH FOGOU REVISIT & RIVER RITUALS | PLUS huge Bronze Age hall!
    Jan 11 2024

    Time Team News is your monthly helping of archaeology stories and discoveries from Britain and across the world!

    In Episode 5, we return to Boden Fogou in West Cornwall to find out the latest developments since Time Team's dig in 2021. Matt 'Bear' Clark brings our 3D reconstruction interpretation up to date with the new findings.

    Dr Derek Pitman and Dr Lawrence Shaw discuss a colossal Bronze Age hall recently discovered in Germany, and Lawrence's recent adventures in the South Pacific.

    Plus Dani Wootton catches up with old Time Team friend, Dr Philippa Walton to hear about ongoing research on Roman river rituals, following a Classic episode.

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    The original video from this podcast is available to watch on the Time Team Official YouTube channel here.
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    19 mins
  • S2 Ep4: TIME TEAM NEWS #4 - AI READS SCROLLS & SHAKESPEARE’S BOARDS | PLUS ancient wooden structure

    S2 Ep4: TIME TEAM NEWS #4 - AI READS SCROLLS & SHAKESPEARE’S BOARDS | PLUS ancient wooden structure
    Dec 14 2023

    In Episode 4 of Time Team News, Dani Wootton takes a closer look at the use of artificial intelligence to read ancient scrolls, and the world's oldest wooden structure in Central Africa.

    Meanwhile, Helen Geake visits King's Lynn in Norfolk to investigate the boards of the Bard, William Shakespeare.

    Plus, we're treated to an exclusive preview of an upcoming collaboration with Forestry England and Operation Nightingale.

    Time Team News is a brand new monthly YouTube feature, sharing a selection of the latest archaeological discoveries from around the world.

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    The original video from this podcast is available to watch on the Time Team Official YouTube channel here.
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    17 mins
  • S2 Ep3: TIME TEAM NEWS #3 - CELTIC TORC & MAYAN PALACE! Carenza’s surprise award & Operation Nightingale

    S2 Ep3: TIME TEAM NEWS #3 - CELTIC TORC & MAYAN PALACE! Carenza’s surprise award & Operation Nightingale
    Nov 11 2023

    It's time for another helping of Time Team News, featuring archaeological stories from across the globe.

    Dani Wootton takes a closer look at recent discoveries including an Iron Age gold torc and a palatial Mayan building in Mexico.

    Elsewhere, Dani catches up with Carenza Lewis on site, to hear some exciting news, while Helen Geake speaks with Operation Nightingale's Richard Osgood and Harvey Mills about their inspiring new book, 'Broken Pots, Mending Lives'.

    Time Team News is a brand new monthly YouTube feature, sharing the latest archaeological discoveries from around the world, while we're busy developing new Time Team Episodes.

    Order a copy of 'Broken Pots, Mending Lives' here.

    The original video from this podcast is available to watch on the Time Team Official YouTube channel here.
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    16 mins
  • S2 Ep2: TIME TEAM NEWS #2 - LOST ABBEY & ANCIENT ORKNEY

    S2 Ep2: TIME TEAM NEWS #2 - LOST ABBEY & ANCIENT ORKNEY
    Nov 10 2023

    Dani Wootton returns with another instalment of archaeology news and discoveries from around the world.

    Stories this episode include the rediscovery of a lost Medieval abbey in South West England, John Gater in ancient Orkney and prehistoric inhabitants of North America. This is not one to miss!

    The original video from this podcast is available to watch on the Time Team Official YouTube channel here.
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    18 mins