Time Team reveals trailer and new episode release dates

Time Team returns this March for 2 brand new 3-part episodes

The celebrated British archaeology series returns to screens for its first new episodes in a decade in a new extended format – thanks to the support of fans worldwide.

Join Time Team for the excavation of two fascinating sites: an Iron Age settlement with underground tunnels in Cornwall, and a huge Roman villa on the estate of a Tudor castle in Oxfordshire.

The programs will premiere for free worldwide on the Time Team Official YouTube channel in an extended three-part weekend extravaganza covering each dig: Cornwall – 18th/19th/20th March and Oxfordshire – 8 th/9th/10th April.

Time Team is celebrating the release with additional previews, live aftershow events and complementary content for each dig, exclusively on Patreon, alongside other public watch-along activities, still to be announced.

Time Team’s return is thanks to the successful and ongoing support of thousands of fans in over 40 countries on the Patreon platform. Meanwhile, shows from the original run have been enjoying over 2 million views per month on the Time Team Classics YouTube channel.

Tim Taylor, Time Team’s creator and Series Producer, says: “This is the culmination of a long, challenging but thrilling journey for the team and our supporters worldwide. Much more than that, it’s proof that great things really can happen when people come together and unite with a shared goal. Our amazing supporters on Patreon can now officially say: ‘I made that happen!’ And there’s lots more to come from Time Team, with our fans by our side.”

The new episodes are presented by Dr Gus Casely-Hayford OBE and Natalie Haynes. Gus is an historian, curator, broadcaster and inaugural Director of V&A East, London. Natalie is a classicist, comedian, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s much-loved Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics, and author of critically acclaimed books including Pandora’s Jar.

Gus and Natalie are joined by a host of original and regular team members including Professor Carenza Lewis, Dr Helen Geake, Dr John Gater, Professor Stewart Ainsworth, Naomi Sewpaul, Matt Williams, Professor Henry Chapman, Jimmy Adcock, Dani Wootton and Professor Suzannah Lipscomb, and newcomers Dr Derek Pitman and Lawrence Shaw.

Taylor continues: “I’m delighted with the new episodes – they really capture the spirit of the original shows and that thrill of discovery, while reflecting the advances in technology and approaches that have developed in the years since.”

Time Team’s return has enjoyed the backing of many fans, including bestselling authors Sir Michael Morpurgo, Bernard Cornwell, Philippa Gregory, Kate Mosse and Ken Follett. Taylor says: “We have lots of exciting activities planned around the new episodes and hope you can join us for these events, so please watch this space for further announcements.” 

New Episodes Release Schedule

Iron Age Settlement with Fogou in Cornwall

Exclusive Patreon Preview: Sunday 13th March at 6pm (GMT)

• Part 1 Premiere (YouTube): Friday 18th March at 6pm (GMT)

• Part 2 Premiere (YouTube): Saturday 19th March at 6pm (GMT)

• Part 3 Premiere (YouTube): Sunday 20th March at 6pm (GMT)

Exclusive Patreon ‘Big Dome’ Live Event: Sunday 20th March at 7pm (GMT)

Roman Villa in Oxfordshire

Exclusive Patreon Preview: Sunday 3rd April at 6pm (BST)

• Part 1 Premiere (YouTube): Friday 8th April at 6pm (BST)

• Part 2 Premiere (YouTube): Saturday 9th April at 6pm (BST)

• Part 3 Premiere (YouTube): Sunday 10th April at 6pm (BST)

Exclusive Patreon ‘Big Dome’ Live Event: Sunday 10th April at 7pm (BST)

Additional details for the exclusive Patreon events and other complementary content will be revealed shortly, so please watch this space for further announcements.

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