NEW | Digging Band of Brothers: Time Team Special with Tony Robinson (2023) - FULL EPISODE

He's back! Sir Tony Robinson returns to Time Team to investigate the US 101st Airborne Division in Britain. Time Team have been invited to Aldbourne, Wiltshire, by Operation Nightingale, on the 80th anniversary since Easy Company were stationed here in 1943, shortly before D-Day.

Working alongside service men and women from the US and UK, the team have just over a week to investigate the camp, once home to the iconic 'Band of Brothers'.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

With thanks to:

Time Team's Patreon Supporters
Aldbourne Village
Andrew Smith
Bangor Public Library
Local Studies (Swindon Library and Information Services)
Kennet Valley at War Trustees
DEFRA
Mark Brothers
Robert and Pat Hemingway Hall
John Reeder
Alex Schultz
Neil Stevens
The Family of David Kenyon Webster

Special thanks to Richard Osgood MBE, all at Operation Nightingale, and all crew, volunteers, people and services who helped to make this episode possible.

This episode is supported by

Warner Hotel's Littlecote House Hotel
Raglan LLC Electrified Classic Vehicles
Ramsbury Brewery and Distillery Ltd
HBO Warner Media

Official photography by Harvey Mills

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[amb]

Sir Tony -- if you see this -- THANK YOU for coming back for this special! You've made so many people happy by doing so, even if it's just this one last time <3 I also wanted to thank you again for your book. Years and years ago we used to trade comments on Twitter, and when "No Cunning Plan" came out I was upset that it wasn't yet available in Canada. You had your publicist (I think?) send me a signed copy for free. I still get tears in my eyes thinking about that -- you're a kind, wonderful human being who has brought so much joy to others.

[Ken-Vet]

This was the most incredible project that I have ever been a part of and was grateful to have my oldest/closest military brother be able to join and rep the 101st. I didn’t just gain friends, I gained family. Thank you Time Team, Richard Osgood, and all who made our visit possible. Truly an unforgettable experience that I’ll cherish for all my days 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[Germanicus-]

Missing the days of Tony, Mick, Phil and Phil's hat... Along with all the other great cast of unique characters.

[ericolsen]

As an American Veteran, this Time Team episode hit hard. Thank your for honoring our Greatest Generation and our brothers in arms!

[eloquentsarcasm]

TONY! Awesome to see and hear him again, he was always the soul of Time Team. Gus is a great guy, and is growing into his role as presenter, but nobody can replace Tony with his wit, enthusiasm and snarky humor. I'll always miss those we've lost thru the years, Mick especially, but seeing the former "youngsters" like Matt/ Naomi and Raksha as they're matured and aged into proper seasoned veterans and leaders now brings a sense of continuation. Time Team wasn't just a "one and done" kind of adventure, after all these years it's proven to be something more, with generations invested in this and willing to carry it on hopefully for many more decades to come.

[valhaynes]

Great having Tony back, he’s the real voice of Time Team.

[thejoyofthelordismystrengt]

I was lucky to have Forrest Guth as my friend, he retired to Delaware and I befriended him in his last years of his life. A wonderful man.

[terris]

When I heard Tony utter the words “….came up with a cunning plan” I couldn’t help but grin. 💚😁

[CZPanthyr]

I'm a USAF veteran, married to a USArmy veteran, mother of an Iraqi war veteran, mother to a Marine veteran and daughter of a USNavy veteran. This moved me to tears. So beautiful.

[justagurl]

A sad reminder of those that are no longer with us from Time Team but a happy moment seeing familiar faces back with the team. A fitting tribute to the "Band of Brothers" and the hardships they endured to leave us a legacy of freedoms so many take for granted today. True heroes

[danielcue]

Thank you Time Team for allowing me to portray Webster one more time, loved being a part of it!

[cherylann]

As an American with uncles who landed at Normandy, I thank you for the respect you Brits showed to this site and men who lived here waiting to join our British brothers in saving Europe. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[MrFloppyHare]

So good to see Tony back with Time
Welcome back, Tony, we've missed you!

[rickstandal]

My step father William T Wingett was a part of Easy Company. He appears in Band of Brothers as well. He carried a 35mm camera during the war and had hundreds of photo's that I looked at on many occasions. Programs like this bring back memories of those days and his album.

[celestromel]

This is a great recreation of the original Time Team - yes, I know that Phil’s hat is no longer with us, and Mick is a wonderful memory, but Tim, you have brought us as close as is possible today. And Matt Williams is emerging as a worthy presenter. And even better, the ever-wonderful Prof. Carenza. Sir Tony has lost nothing of his wicked wit. Long may he reign!

[kimberlyokeeffe]

Not expecting the end with the passing of the flag. Having been a receiver of a memorial flag, tears are steaming. Not just for the present but those that are being remembered and memorialized for their time, service and sacrifice. Thank you Time Team and all who have brought this piece of history to life.

[lisagerman]

So very odd to see Matt, the young archeologist only a few years (decades) ago jumping into a pit or a real time re-enactment in ancient military - now with wisps of gray in his hair as he helps direct the project. Good form, sir :)
So many of the original team members have gone on to achieve recognition & doctorates in their respective fields of specialization, with special recognition for geophysics (how many times did John want to smack Tony but didn't)

[teresavandal]

I am going to be showing this to my brother Ted; hoping he will watch this! He was 101st Airbourne during the Iranian Hostage Crisis during President Carter's term! Sir Tony I am so grateful for this video... You honor ALL the 101st Airbourne; not just the current members, but ALL of them... a very brave band of brothers and now sisters too in the US Army!! Thank-you!!

[kennethknox]

As an American, finally understand the definition of BRILLIANT!

[Kholdaimon]

Webster was a beautifully eloquent man. His writings make the experiences come to life.