Francis Pryor remembers Time Team
Added 2021-01-12 20:55:56 +0000 UTCTim Taylor catches up with Francis Pryor MBE, one of the 'great and good' of British Archaeology to hear his perspective on Time Team...
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Such a great laugh too!
Hilary Meehan
2021-09-10 03:38:32 +0000 UTCNever sensationalized, always genuine. No one was acting as if they were Indiana Jones. They seemed to me like real people who were actually enjoying their jobs.
Debra Lecuivre
2021-05-19 21:36:06 +0000 UTCWonderful video! I totally agree with Francis, the archaeological standard on Time Team was high and that is the most important thing!
Tommy
2021-02-04 23:43:05 +0000 UTCFrances was always so enthusiastic in the face of Tony’s “ skepticism “. Especially when he was sniffing at Neolithic post holes or burial mounds!!!
Michael Schneider
2021-02-03 18:51:18 +0000 UTCthat laugh though. so many moments so many episodes where Francis would already be gearing up to react to something Tony was just about to say... then cut to Francis with his mouth agape in silent roar. priceless.
High Street Pictures
2021-02-02 06:39:44 +0000 UTCFor someone who's dream was/is to be an archaeologist and will never realise that dream, Time Team let me and lets me live vicariously as a member of a dig team. Francis laughing was always a highlight
Rachael Arnott
2021-01-20 08:21:38 +0000 UTCAh Frances, you are right. What a joy to know that wonders lie just below your feet.
Terri
2021-01-18 19:14:32 +0000 UTCPat, you nailed my thoughts on Francis... Because he's practicing his right livelihood, he exudes deep joy, curiosity and laughter which is infectious!
Debra Amerson
2021-01-15 01:56:23 +0000 UTCFrancis Pryor! You are my favorite! Your agreeable manner and ability to work within the team (as you pointed out) is most apparent. I’m so glad, they added your infectious laugh at the end of this clip. It reminds me of many of the interactions between you and Phil Harding, a sort of playfulness like old school chums. I hope to see you return, if only for a bit of your retirement.
Pat Sinatra
2021-01-15 00:36:55 +0000 UTCAh! It's wonderful to see and hear Francs!
Ian
2021-01-14 19:31:24 +0000 UTCWatched a TT yesterday where Dr. Pryor dug under a presumed 'natural' to find another level loaded with Bronze Age finds. It was a clear illustration of his skill. Remember him well for his "ritual' comments.
Francis Tucker Manns
2021-01-14 15:44:23 +0000 UTCA happy birthday to Francis too!
Christopher Samuel
2021-01-14 03:58:54 +0000 UTCFrancis is another character from the TT fold. I always respected his readiness to roll up his sleeves and get digging. He did always seem keen on the 'ritual,' aspect as an explanation of a given site's purpose.
Mark
2021-01-13 17:16:38 +0000 UTCsomehow when I see Francis I know everything is going to be O.K.
Dale Wilson
2021-01-13 15:40:14 +0000 UTCSo wonderful to see you again! Loved watching you on Time Team-as Peter Knowles (above) mentions, your "wit and wisdom" are superb! Many happy returns-I hope you have a very happy birthday!
Justine Norbury
2021-01-13 14:21:41 +0000 UTCSo lovely to see you again with your wit and wisdom. Happy Birthday
Pleased Pete
2021-01-13 13:43:25 +0000 UTC..love watching your enthusiasm on the dogs. Hope we will see you on new episodes!
Mary-Helen Armour
2021-01-13 11:59:34 +0000 UTCHi Darian, we asked a similar question to several guests and authors too: https://youtu.be/crYHe2g2p54
Time Team
2021-01-13 08:55:05 +0000 UTCHappy birthday Francis! Could you elaborate about archaeology programs being indulgent, with an example for instance?
Wiwik Anggraini
2021-01-13 08:46:35 +0000 UTCI don't know if that question was asked to some of the others interviewed "How has Time Team affected archaeology" but that was an excellent question and would like to hear it asked to others in future and perhaps they too might have an example where public perception and understanding had been expanded. I wouldn't be surprised many people over the course of the years of this show was inspired to do a course in archaeology even if just at a beginner or introduction course level and some going further than that.
Darian
2021-01-13 05:28:11 +0000 UTCWhat a brilliant way to show how Time Team affected public perceptions of archaeology.
Dennis Wert
2021-01-13 03:12:33 +0000 UTCFrancis hasn’t changed at all. Time team certainly changed my understanding of archaeology.
David Boon
2021-01-13 01:22:49 +0000 UTCHappy birthday Francis. Love your books, you have a great way of making the past something a modern reader can relate to. A rare gift you have in abundance. Read your blog too, and must say I envy your garden!
Robert Boudreau
2021-01-13 01:12:50 +0000 UTCThat Francis Pryor laugh - just makes you feel good.
Caroline Borduin
2021-01-13 01:09:53 +0000 UTCReally love your mysteries, Francis, if you ever see this!! <3
Freda Bradley
2021-01-12 22:38:40 +0000 UTCLove Francis, devour his books!
Doug Mackey
2021-01-12 22:04:04 +0000 UTCFrances hooked the stone age up to the Middle Ages and everything between for me, he sees an abiding line of stubborn, homespun island identity that still abides,
John Patterson
2021-01-12 22:01:04 +0000 UTCGreat to hear from Francis, Time Team resident apologist of the "Ritual" Interpretation and most needed poetic counterpart to the oftentimes pragmatic view of the majority. Francis and Stuart's demeanor of speech evoked why-s first and what-s second, and stirred my curiosity more than when the speculation was between form vs. function or geophys vs. trench evidence! Best from Portugal!
David Gabriel
2021-01-12 21:58:26 +0000 UTCI fully agree with Francis regarding archaeological standards. I think most of us Time Team fans were gratified to know the archaeology was being done properly and I'm sure any future endeavours will maintain the same high standards.
Stan Johnson
2021-01-12 21:41:55 +0000 UTCYes, by coincidence it is Francis's birthday tomorrow. Happy birthday from all of us too!
Time Team
2021-01-12 21:23:19 +0000 UTCShort but sweet memories, Many happy returns for tomorrow.
Peter Attfield
2021-01-12 21:19:43 +0000 UTCTime Team dusted off the image of Archeology. It became a living part of many communities.
Carole Cox
2021-01-12 21:19:00 +0000 UTCFrancis sums up the value of Time Team perfectly. Happy Birthday from Time Team Fans.
JUDITH COOKE
2021-01-12 21:15:33 +0000 UTCGreat to see Francis Pryor. Great man. One of my favourite personalities. Thank you Francis.
Bennyo Oliver
2021-01-12 21:13:15 +0000 UTCLovely to hear from Francis his enthusiasm is infectious.
Ivan Clowsley
2021-01-12 21:08:01 +0000 UTCThis is wonderful to hear this reaction that Time Team caused in the general population towards Archaeology . Time Team was the best programme on TV and was inspirational and brought so much joy to so many people .
Sarah Holloway
2021-01-12 21:05:24 +0000 UTCWonderful to see Francis and hear about his view on TT.
Zoe Propper
2021-01-12 21:04:33 +0000 UTC
