Saxon Death, Saxon Gold (West Langton, Leicestershire) | Series 18 Episode 2 | Time Team

Tony Robinson takes his merry band of archaeologists to Leicestershire to investigate life and death in Anglo Saxon Britain. The team are intrigued by metal detecting finds and pottery scattered across the fields, which suggest they're on the site of a high status Anglo Saxon burial ground. By the end of day one there's no sign of a cemetery, in spite of the evidence. However, all that changes the next morning.

Series 18, Episode 02

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[ajalvin]

Is it wrong to lie in bed on a Sunday all day doing absolutely nothing apart from watching repeats of Time Team ? Absolutely not 👍

[pinstripesuitandheels]

Phil is adorable, the way he talks to his finds. "Come on, baby!". He's a treasure.

[pamelagardner]

I have an extremely stressful job but for some reason the stress goes down dramatically when I watch Time Team. There’s something about it that is so calming! Love Phil. I’m 1st generation American and 100% British Isles ancestry. This show is so amazing. Wish we could watch you in US every day!

[walterlegere]

What a wonderful episode! I've seen almost all of them but this one eluded me for some reason! Such an amazing entertaining and educational show! This world needs more of these kinds of shows on TV and less of the "reality" garbage! I miss the original Time Team. They may be gone but they are not forgotten! Thank you Tony, thank you Phil, thank you Mick (rest in peace), thank you Carenza, thank you Helen, thank you Francis, thank you Raksha, thank you Stewart, thank you John, thank you Matt. You people as a group single-handedly made archeology and anthropology really cool. fun and very interesting not only in England but all over the world. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing it with us all so selflessly. We will always love you.

[Teresa-ihsn]

Just LOVE these old episodes! Can watch them over and over! As an American I find these so informative and fun! Wish they would have continued forever!

[aussiescraphunter]

This is maybe the best time team l have watched because of one thing, Phil's love of what he does so well, his enthusiasm, his passion and his knowledge are a sight to see, watching him work so carefully with the brooch was an honour,

[irishtino]

I found 'Time Team' by accident about 7 years ago on Youtube, probably looking for 'Black Ader". I absolutely think this is one of the best shows I have watched in my life. I felt horrible when the show wound down after Micks passing. Everything is impermanent.

[adamsjerome]

Absolutely loved how Rakshah rather sheepishly asked if she could take Matt with her to the after life. So absolutely cute.

[luketjacobs]

Fantastic episode!!! Tim and the production team deserve a lot of credit, this one has some of the best directing, cinematography, and writing of any episode!

[marcusalford]

After 4 long months classic time team episodes are back can't wait !!!

[MozUK]

Time Team has always been a show I never get tired of watching! Even after first watching it back in the early 90’s.

It’s incredible to think the town in this episode is only a few min drive from where I was born and grew up, and yet i’ve only heard of the history in that specific area a lot later in life. Leicester is probably more widely known for the Battle of Bosworth & king Richard III, and maybe the Roman ruins in the city centre. The Saxon history is really interesting.

It’s great to still learn more about your home county.

[Celticcross]

Good to see these old classics again.. Never tire of them. Good to find the treasures of our heritage.

[ecophreak]

One of my favourite episodes, Raksha's 'cremation' is an excellent piece of reconstructive archaeology, and shows the value of it so well - also showing off the humour of the team, and of course one of the best finds on time team

[briannaneff]

That broach is absolutely stunning! That artistry and design is so intricate, and I love that we can see the detail so clearly.

[sekhmetsaes]

Phil's "I found GOODIES!!" Growl at about 25:00 is so quintessentially Phil that my partner was in the other room and came running out asking "Ooooh!! What'd Phil find????"

[ziply]

How I wish my mom were alive to enjoy this marvelous series!!!

[Acadian_Proud]

I am currently working my way through the old episodes and loving every one of them!

[MelindaCanter]

I'm almost at the end. Time Team ABSOLUTELY NEED MORE TIME at this site! ABSOLUTELY!

[PakaBubi]

The pottery guy is amazing. Looking at a small piece of pottery, seize of a coin and can tell when it was made. Absolutely amazing.

[borderreiver]

LOVED WATCHING THIS SERIES ON TV MANY YEARS AGO....GLAD TO SEE THEY ARE STILL DIGGING FOR HISTORY....