School Diggers (Full Episode!) | S14 EP3 | Time Team (Hooke Court, Dorset)

Nowadays it's used as a school, but Hooke Court in Dorset is a rambling house that has been remodelled many times over the centuries, so the first challenge is to unravel exactly what's there today. Legend has it that the whole place was burnt to the ground in the Civil War as an act of revenge - and later rebuilt - but the team's sleuths rapidly conclude that the story is more complex than that.

Series 14, Episode 03

Time Team is a British TV series following specialists who dig deep to uncover as much as they can about Britain's archaeology and history.

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[laurachapple]

MICK: "His head must be here somewhere."
CHILDREN: nervous laughter

[SkBettty]

I’ve been binging on Time Team for 2 months now. This is my favorite episode so far. These kids are awesome.

[sammom]

R.I.P Mick Aston. Your dedication to archaeology without sensationalism is a true legacy.

[Debbie-henri]

I like it when they bring schools into an archaeological dig. In a subject which is normally so dry in a school context, with little more than books to do all the teaching, and field trips being a great rarity, due to time and money constraints, it's important that children get to experience the practical, hands on type of history for it to come alive for them.

[bainfinch]

Always loved how Time Team involved the kids, community, people, that invited them to dig. Also love the little gifts they give back.

[TG-ndrj]

I'm so glad they took the time to get the kids actually *involved* and not just telling them to wait aside and learn later. Probably inspired many future archaeologists just in those three days. Well done, Time Team!

[marshhen]

This is just such a lovely humane show. What a pleasure. They manage to convey a love of learning, a curiosity and a capacity to hold several hypotheses at once. They model critical thinking skills while showing how important it is to be kind, curious and open to differing points of view. May be my favorite historical program ever.

[brittanynicholas]

I also hope there are a few archeologists in school from this school. I love when you all get the kids and young people involved. Their eyes truly light up!

[john]

The legacy of this show will be seen in 10 to 15 years.... bright futures are ahead.

[loughkb]

Like many have said, I am so happy they got the kids involved. One or two of them could have fallen in love with archaeology that day. At the least, they all have a memory they'll think back on through life.

[daveyates]

I get the impression that working with the kids was far more inspiring than the actual findings. Years later I will not be surprised that some of those kids are archaeologists

[RR]

I love episodes that feature Paul’s pottery expertise, especially when he has a moment to explain some of the qualities of the pots (shape, clay type, posh or not). Great digital work in this episode as well - not only the green screen but also when Tony is explaining the facade alterations @15:20

[josephmiller]

"I've been here six years. So..."

Brilliant.

[jayebyrd]

39:40 I enjoyed this brief conversation between Mick and the young man. Doing the math, this kid is now approximately 27 years old now.

[Iammrspickley]

I stumble into repetition, but it was a only once in a planetary evolution kind of absolutely in love with the original Time Team

[sharonwhiteley]

It's a wonderful idea to include the kids. The earlier they are introduced to their history, the more they will respect history.

[janesalisbury]

The rapport the Team had with the pupils was marvellous, those children will never forget that and it may have spurred some on to become historians and/or archaeologists. Well done Time Team.

[callumbyrne]

I really like the historian in this episode. He’s quirky in a good way and I could talk to him for hours

[NarniaG]

This is such a great episode. I love how the archaeologists and experts interact with the children so enthusiastically and that enthusiasm is reflected by the children.

[chrissihr]

One of my favorite things about watching reruns of this show is how engaged the entire Time Team crew is with kids and never forget that archaeology is about learning from the past and teaching to the present. These kids had their lives changed by Time Team. I’d be shocked if none of them ended up becoming archaeologists themselves after a formative experience like this. You made the past come alive for these kids. I bet some of them are still retelling the story of the time Time Team came to their school. 😄