Spoil Heap Q&A: Sir Tony Robinson
Added 2023-08-16 19:12:12 +0000 UTCYou asked... and Tony answered!
Recently, we caught up with Sir Tony Robinson, armed with stacks of questions from our lovely Patreon members. Let's see what he had to say!
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I have realized that I need to apologize for comments I've made in the past regarding Tony being a minimally -talented hack that just interfered with people that actually had knowledge to impart.Sorry Tony, I now understand that you had a vital role in helping those doing the research to communicate that information. to us low knowledge types.
Winfield E. Johnson
2023-09-16 21:25:05 +0000 UTCWhat reflections Tony. Pleased to say that I now work at a dream historical location and would love a dig there!
Julie Ball
2023-09-10 20:18:39 +0000 UTCIndia's history iis a subject mostly covered by known and documented facts and having a dig or digs to cover it would reveal a past long forgotten. I have watched many programs about the the history of such civilisations. I do speak a little Hindi which helps digest facts not spoken in English. In respect the subject is vast and mostly unexplored. Regards. Sean.
sean stanley
2023-09-05 13:35:15 +0000 UTCWonderful to hear Sir Tony's answers and perspectives. I too learned much when Mick described what he saw of a towns layout. It's one of my favorite parts of past Time Team shows.
Di
2023-09-03 07:12:14 +0000 UTCAwesome, it is so good seeing Sir Tony again.
David J. McGlone
2023-09-02 19:36:46 +0000 UTCGreat review
Geoff Wilcock
2023-09-01 04:32:34 +0000 UTCFabulous to have Sir Tony back! Loved this Q and A session, and even more of a thrill to have my question be one of the ones he answered!!
Joanne Kellam
2023-08-31 00:53:54 +0000 UTCWould be perfect material for a new special!
Charlotte Edmonds
2023-08-30 23:46:26 +0000 UTCLoved that, especially that last bit about Mick describing the features of the town…..still miss him.
Bron Lloyd
2023-08-25 09:44:47 +0000 UTCTony is really good here. Thank you.
Connie L Merchant
2023-08-24 22:02:03 +0000 UTCCharming and lovely as always. Thank you!
Melody Piercy
2023-08-24 15:32:15 +0000 UTCDear Sir Tony, Thank you for your winding way career that led you to Time Time. You have a dear and kind smile, too.
Jude Edling
2023-08-24 14:23:10 +0000 UTCGreat to hear the questions and insightful answers
Simon Piggott
2023-08-20 21:42:58 +0000 UTCWhat a lovely Q&A. The passion Tony shows is just wonderful. I hope we will see more of him.
Rene de Swart
2023-08-20 17:14:16 +0000 UTCGreat one. Tony always seemed to ask or try to clarify all the questions I had when watching. Are we gong to bring this back?
Garry Matthews
2023-08-19 20:37:41 +0000 UTCYes thanks, conflated it producer with director.
Ann H
2023-08-19 10:04:24 +0000 UTCPresenter and producer, not director.
deborah
2023-08-19 00:25:01 +0000 UTCI’m so THRILLED that Tony chose to answer my question! I wonder if he noticed my profile picture? Was it like looking in a mirror Tony? 😁
Jon Colcord
2023-08-18 22:58:07 +0000 UTCI determined that if I was going to be stuck in my apartment alone with the TV on during Covid lockdown, at least 60% of the content had to be educational. I discovered "Time Team" at that time and it kept my attention. Thanks for all the excellent content!
Lisa Joseph
2023-08-18 16:34:57 +0000 UTCThat was utterly brilliant
stuart sutcliffe
2023-08-18 14:51:36 +0000 UTCLoved this- thank you
Sue Tweedie
2023-08-18 06:54:22 +0000 UTCWonderful!
J. Andrew Lockhart
2023-08-18 03:24:01 +0000 UTCVery grateful for the joy and education that Time Team has spread over the years.
Veronica J. Trevor
2023-08-18 02:01:38 +0000 UTCThank you for a great set of answers :)
Neil
2023-08-17 12:35:36 +0000 UTCBrilliant Tony! Thank you!!
Andrew Lamb
2023-08-17 11:56:17 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed this piece and hope there will be more. I think Sir Tony was referring to the episode on Much Wenlock, in Shropshire, which is always been a favorite episode. Mick's explanation of the development of Much Wenlock helped me to understand something about the development of cities I'd always wondered about.
Elizabeth Neill
2023-08-17 09:18:23 +0000 UTCGreat stuff!! Thank you TR!
Leigh Francis
2023-08-17 09:16:41 +0000 UTCMick was a jewel. I loved his explanations of what you saw and his skepticism toward pat answers.
Vickie Bligh
2023-08-17 07:27:21 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cheryl Kurucz
2023-08-17 04:55:27 +0000 UTCThanks to you, Tony! I used to watch a bit of British comedy tv, and was intrigued by Black Adder. But it wasn't until I retired as a pastor (near Boston in the US) and was recovering from brain surgery, that I found Time Team and became a Patreon . You've become my family, all of you. I enjoy the programs, comments, and the fact that I can skip through the years and watch relationships grow and people mature. Watching, I have great appreciation for the way you present—sometimes a goad; an educator; usually an enthusiast; often an imp. And a wonderful voice. Thank you for teaching and inspiring us— looking forward to future shows!
Sue Moenius
2023-08-17 04:16:53 +0000 UTCThank you Tony. So lovely to see him again. Can't wait for more
Jill
2023-08-17 02:51:03 +0000 UTCCan’t wait for the Sutton Hoo boat reconstruction TT episode which I recall Sir Tony has committed tp
Eggs Ackley
2023-08-17 02:17:42 +0000 UTCHere’s to hoping TT conspires with Waterloo Uncovered in the future, then Phil could have the best of both worlds.
Eggs Ackley
2023-08-17 02:13:51 +0000 UTCI could listen to him talk all day. Glad to have watched this video
Mea Cadwell
2023-08-17 00:43:56 +0000 UTCThank you, Sir Tony. I love TT and also enjoyed your series Walking Through History.
DIANA R NELSON
2023-08-17 00:43:39 +0000 UTCSo happy to see Tony again! I've always loved him. Looking forward to more memories & answers to our questions!
SallyMum
2023-08-17 00:37:49 +0000 UTCAll I can say is that if, in 1994, I had been aware of this activity going on, I would have probably hopped a plane and come to England and joined in. I am from the US, had recently graduated college and would have stayed with my Archeology and Geology studies instead of switching to History and ending up in IT.
Ann
2023-08-16 23:53:14 +0000 UTCSo wonderful to have Sir Tony back on the team. Loved hearing him answers our questions.
Dori M
2023-08-16 22:33:42 +0000 UTCThis Q+A was great, and reminds me of the benefit of being a Patreon - bravo! Thanks all, especially Sir Tony.
Neil Ford
2023-08-16 22:12:57 +0000 UTCWell done Tony.
Jere Brinkley
2023-08-16 21:41:46 +0000 UTCSo happy that Tony is back and involved. Really enjoyed the Q & A thanks TT
Anne Dexter
2023-08-16 21:25:01 +0000 UTCBrilliant, Thanks Tony
Maggie Bateman
2023-08-16 21:18:34 +0000 UTCOutstanding!
Steve Mikre
2023-08-16 21:17:51 +0000 UTCLovely man. Just wish Phil would agree to do something in the new format now…(he hinted)
Mark Freestone
2023-08-16 21:08:44 +0000 UTCMy question got picked. Yay. Inspiring story, too. Thanks, Sir Tony!
Konstantin F. Prinz
2023-08-16 20:43:57 +0000 UTCLovely. Just lovely.
Doug Mackey
2023-08-16 20:41:02 +0000 UTCThank you, really enjoyed the QandA
Sara
2023-08-16 20:37:58 +0000 UTCHaving had the great privilege of excavating at Roman Vindolanda as a volunteer as well as doing a little documentary TV work, I can relate to so much of what Tony talks about. The frustration of trying to get a definitive answer from the experts on camera had me chuckling to myself. It happened to me just a couple of weeks ago as we made an unexpected discovery whilst filming, I was 95% certain what the artifact was but had two cameras in my face and couldn't double-check before making a confident pronouncement and wowing everyone with my knowledge..so, queue fudging and trying to talk my way out of being put on the spot.
Simon Orchard
2023-08-16 20:25:48 +0000 UTCNicely done! Good Q&A! Never tire of this!
James Leighninger
2023-08-16 20:00:54 +0000 UTCAs an American covid-time binge watcher of TT, I had no idea Tony was the director. Massively impressed by the energy that all took and the outcome.
Ann H
2023-08-16 19:53:16 +0000 UTCLove Sir Tony's contribution to Time Team -- then and now.
John Matthew IV
2023-08-16 19:48:59 +0000 UTCA long time watcher. I grew up with the series. Mother used to watch it on TV and I used to sit there and watch it too. Over the years, I've finally built up a collection of series/episodes to binge-watch. It's nice to see Tony back to some degree. I was always under the impression that he'd never come back and was ready to move on (which is fair enough). My only wish is that TimeTime could get hold of the original HD formats when they were introduced back into the mid 2000's.
Dean
2023-08-16 19:48:02 +0000 UTCI have a very busy day today. Then there is Tony for 20 minutes and I sit transfixed doing nothing. Ah, this is the best thing about Time Team. No matter how busy you are a little TT lifts your mood for the rest of the day.
Clare Stapleton
2023-08-16 19:42:28 +0000 UTCTerrific Q&A.
Kerry Hennigan
2023-08-16 19:40:52 +0000 UTCSo nice seeing Tony back doing what he does best and with his passion for it.
Joakim Johansson
2023-08-16 19:34:51 +0000 UTCHi Jessicka, thanks for joining us. We hope you enjoy it!
Time Team
2023-08-16 19:16:34 +0000 UTCI'm a new sign up! I worked my way through ALL the episodes years ago and I think it partly inspired me to move to the UK. I even ordered one of the original t-shirts at the time which cost more in shipping than the item itself 😂 Love the new program 💕
Jessicka Catherine
2023-08-16 19:14:34 +0000 UTC
