Time Team Series

[tarnee]

Living in Australia, we do not get "Who do you think you are" which is such a pity. But l have been watching a program called Time Team, is this program running currently in UK? Its most interesting what they find in the allotted 3 days of digging

Jean

[saddles]

Yes a wonderful show, would'nt miss it for the world.

I see they got permission to dig at one of the palaces, not sure
when that will be shown.

Mike.

[tarnee]

Hi Mike,

l wish they would have more programs like that instead of the rubbish that some channels are inflicking on us.

Jean

[Ruskie]

Hi Jean and Mike,

Glad to know I am not alone! Time Team is my favourite programme on TV, along with Antiques Roadshow. I used to watch it years ago when I lived in the UK. It has been going strong for over ten years now - and seems to have a bit of a cult following in the UK while also appealing to the masses.

The Time Team website is worth a look - it lists past series, has a forum plus much more. (www.channel4.com/timeteam)

The Big Royal Dig took place last weekend and was broadcast live (UK only unfortunately - I was hoping to be up all night watching it). They dug Buckingham Palace, Windsor and Holyrood House. I imagine this will be edited into a special programme and may be available for purchase on DVD.

The ABC has acquired three series - series 10 (which aired in 2003 in the UK), series 11 (which aired in 2004 in the UK), and series 12 (which aired in 2005 in the UK). The ABC aired series 10 from May 9 to August 1, and have immediately followed that with series 11, starting on August 8.

If you enjoy Time Team tucked away on a Tuesday evening as it is (I'd like to see it on a Saturday at 8 pm) please visit the ABC website and let them know how much you like it! www.abc.net.au/  There are dozens of past series to enjoy!

My rant is over ....

[Skipworth]

Wonderful show.  I'm not a great TV watcher but we always try to have our farm work finished so we can watch this show.  I also wish the ABC would broadcast it on a Saturday evening.

Skipworth in Aus

[saddles]

I'm still waiting for more "Meet the Ancestors" that was also a
good show.
Wonder when (or if) we will get the 'Who do you think you are"
series here in oz.

Mike.

[Ruskie]

I asked the ABC to consider showing "Who do you think you are".
As this show is UK based with UK celebs this may, in the ABC's eyes,  be a down side to showing it in Australia?
Having said that Parkinson is still being shown, and there are many UK people on there who Aussies won't have heard of.
"Meet the ancestors" sounds excellent too.
Could be well worthwhile asking the ABC to consider these when you write to them about Time Team.

[goggy]

Yep!
Love 'em all,and am VERY frustrated that these item's don't have the same air time as som other item's do.I'd really rather watch two hour's of this variety than some of the garbage that passes for entertainment.
My rant!Thank God for books.
                Goggy.

[kerryb]

I've watched Time Team for years and love it and Meet the Ancestors too.

Last winter there was a really interesting programme on BBC2 I think, History Mysteries, I wonder if they will remake another series. 

Kerry