Sarcophagus: Return to Broughton Roman Villa
Added 2022-12-19 13:46:16 +0000 UTCUPDATE
Get ready for Part 1 of 2, premiering Thursday 22nd December at 7pm GMT:
The concluding part will follow on Friday 23rd December at 7pm GMT.
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We are delighted to confirm that Time Team has returned to investigate the sarcophagus at Broughton Roman Villa, Oxfordshire.
The two-part premiere of this very special dig will be airing soon on the Time Team Official YouTube channel – keep a look out for all the details!
For those who haven't seen our Crowdcast event, here's an exclusive preview of what's to come.
It was a local farmer's chance discovery of a stone sarcophagus in the 1960s that ultimately led to the identification of the nearby villa, by Time Team's Keith Westcott.
Time Team visited in September 2021 to shed more light on the site, relocating the sarcophagus for a preliminary study. However, with only three days and a focus on the villa, a full investigation of the sarcophagus would have to wait.
In July this year, Tim announced our plans to return for a closer look...
Time Team Expedition Crew
This year's dig has provided the perfect opportunity to road-test a brand new format – 'Time Team Expedition Crew' – complementing the traditional three-day digs and the returning Time Team Specials...
The Expedition Crew allows us the flexibility to send in a small, streamlined team to investigate a site, feature or subject with a narrower, concentrated focus. It's the ideal approach for returning to an earlier site to resolve unanswered questions or address a particular anomaly in more detail.
We can't wait to share this with you – the first of several other projects in the works.
Patreon Exclusives
To accompany the release of the new Sarcophagus dig, there will be a range of exclusive Patreon content, including 3D models, an extended scene and more!
Comments
Impressed to see Lawrence and Derek being real archaeologists finally, and not just two guys interviewing and joking around with the others! Bravo, lads!
James Leighninger
2022-12-23 19:13:50 +0000 UTCReally enjoyed part 1and it's a brilliant idea to have an expedition team to look at smaller sites, or items in detail. It's so great to have the opportunity to see the sarcophagus again from last years dig.
Jill Bray
2022-12-22 19:43:58 +0000 UTCSadly I will just be arriving to work when the premiere starts, but I’ll be watching as soon as i get to lunch and then whenever o get out of work!
Lacy Oden
2022-12-22 16:04:18 +0000 UTCVery excellent! Really looking forward to it! Thanks.
Elizabeth Neill
2022-12-21 19:21:05 +0000 UTCPart 1: Thursday 22nd December @ 7pm GMT https://youtu.be/Qzba8ZrKQA8
Time Team
2022-12-21 17:28:59 +0000 UTChttps://youtu.be/Qzba8ZrKQA8
Time Team
2022-12-21 17:28:22 +0000 UTCVery soon! Full details to be announced shortly...
Time Team
2022-12-21 15:24:09 +0000 UTCVery exciting!! And is that a brand new rendition of the classic TT theme I hear playing in the background of the video?
Loz
2022-12-21 13:40:53 +0000 UTCOh my goodness that would be awesome! The Away Team...and it would be appropriate too, since Capt Picard's hobby and passion is archaeology!
Jon Zephanius
2022-12-21 03:01:41 +0000 UTCThis is such a fantastic idea! And I'm glad that you have the funding to produce such smaller extensions! I'm excited to find out about that Sarcophagus!
Jon Zephanius
2022-12-21 03:01:15 +0000 UTCWhen will we be able to view it?
Elizabeth Neill
2022-12-21 01:49:48 +0000 UTCMini Digs, YES!
Brett
2022-12-20 16:40:17 +0000 UTCWonderful news! Also to carry on the fun from the Christmas Live Session this really needs to be called TT:TNG - The Away Team :-)
Christopher Samuel
2022-12-20 03:55:34 +0000 UTCWhat a great idear, and I'm looking forward to seeing what this crew can show us....I'm always happy to see more Time Team! <3
Kay Theriault
2022-12-20 03:35:06 +0000 UTCI'm eagerly waiting for the premiere of Time Team's latest 2022 episodes...
Steve Mikre
2022-12-20 02:10:07 +0000 UTCFantastic, looking forward to this.
Justin L Williams
2022-12-19 21:56:03 +0000 UTCThis is fantastic news. I can't wait to see it.
Ruth Coffin
2022-12-19 20:40:02 +0000 UTCWhat a great way to go back to "classic" dig sites for updates...
Brett
2022-12-19 20:03:47 +0000 UTCLove the concept of smaller digs. They are just as intresting and abit cheaper to record! more content like this please!
Bob Junior
2022-12-19 18:58:06 +0000 UTCI'm really looking forward this!
Jenna Tomlin
2022-12-19 16:41:30 +0000 UTCA great Christmas gift to TT fans!
Michael O'Connor
2022-12-19 16:29:07 +0000 UTCThis will be great !
Sarah Holloway
2022-12-19 16:20:25 +0000 UTCThis is so exciting!
Melissa Rybb
2022-12-19 15:11:25 +0000 UTCI love the Expedition Crew idea! Can't wait to see what you have in store.
Mick Holden
2022-12-19 14:10:34 +0000 UTCReally looking forward to this!
Hunt
2022-12-19 14:07:37 +0000 UTCHi Carol, we are literally putting the finishing touches on as we speak. Full release details to be announced shortly - watch this space!
Time Team
2022-12-19 14:04:57 +0000 UTCFascinating!
Patricia Hadley
2022-12-19 14:04:32 +0000 UTCAny date? I've been waiting for this.
Carol Overrill
2022-12-19 14:00:17 +0000 UTCSo excited for this!
Leah Kotok
2022-12-19 13:59:38 +0000 UTC
