Matt Williams: The Digger Picture | Time Team Interview
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- You're in for a real treat as we catch up with popular Time Team digger, trench supervisor, ever-willing historic re-enactor and all round good sport, Matt Williams!
Matt recalls some of his most memorable moments on Time Team, including the time he unearthed the 'find of his life'. We also hear about what Matt is up to now and the various projects he's currently involved in.
Of course, with two brand new Time Team digs on the way, the million dollar question is: Will Matt be returning to the team?
[SPOILER ALERT: YES, HE WILL!!]
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And look how our little Matt has grown! I guess he won't be the baby of the lot with the new Team. I don't think he'll miss having to strip down on camera for another dress-up segment.... but we might!
Hahahaha!
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😉😜😮🙏 He was such a good sport portraying a monk or a Roman soldier. I cannot imagine drinking seaweed beer!
I'm so glad that they talked about Ian, and mentioned how important the digger operators were. They were defintiely the unsung heroes of the digs.
A sage in a cab I always sensed. Would have probably been a good look out atop the crow's nest of a warship back in the day. 🙏
They're the Diggerati and should be worshipped as such 👏
I'm American and i can tell you this is my favorite series about history ever in my 40 years. The people are just amazing!
Same!!
I agree, and I'm 70.
I agree and I'm 72. It is the most intellectual and with such great characters and amazing finds. It blows me away.
Same!
Echo that!
glad they are bringing back as many of the old crew as is possible....those that have departed us will be missed
As far as I know only Mick has passed but you are absolutely right. The "new" Time Team just isn't the same. I watched the "reboot" and really wasn't all that impressed. It just wasn't the same. The original crew just 'made' the show what it was and Tony was a big reason for that. So was Phil. On a side note; With all the holes the Time Team has dug on the British Isles and elsewhere, I'm surprised it hasn't sunk into the Atlantic like the fabled Atlantis! HA!
I always loved how great a sport Matt was when being chosen to reenact different characters👏🏻
Matt is the real thing. Incredibly good natured and always fun to watch. We still replay that breathtaking moment on the island of Mull when he found the skull of the local saint right under where the altar would be. Great to see him back in again!
Matt was always a favorite of mine: highly competent, soft-spoken and an incredibly good sport.
The boy digger, always had a smile on his face.. And still does!
Miss his long hair tho.
Well said... absolutely agree.
Handsome too ;)
Remember that episode where he and Raksha has clearly been out drinking with all the students the night before and he could barely speak? Hahahaha Loved that one!
I'm looking forward to this!
One highly intelligent man. Can't wait to see what he has to say.
Time Team opened up a door into Archeology for everyone, making it understandable and enjoyable for every viewer. Great to see that Matt will be back! I'm hoping to see Raksha Dave and the other Time Team experts too. Will Tony be joining the new team? I hope so. Even if they are only consultants I really think their input will be priceless. I miss Mick and am sad that Phil won't be joining the new Time Team cast of characters... maybe a guest visit or three? The synergy of the Time Team group really made the program more enjoyable and I really learned a lot. I enjoyed the competitive interactions and the fun and games... poking at each other then having a pint at the end of the day. What a fantastic series of shows. thank you! I hope you can pull it together again.
You are absolutely right! Time Team made the 'mundane' job of archeology cool and interesting and sometimes exciting to those who really don't know about such things. They were never meant to be the "Indiana Jones" type of tomb raiders, just archeologists, specialists and historians who came together to tell the REAL story about human history. I love how they involved not only the local townspeople but the children, as well! I really think they defined the word "edutainment" and took it to a whole other level! Such a wonderful series.This world could do with many more of these types of shows.
Matt Williams was always the test person. Had to do the re-enactments. He was great. Love watching Mr. Williams. Can't wait to see him on the re-digged show.
MATT! What a sweetheart! It was a treat watching him grow from a boy to a married man; can hardly wait to see him in action once again... am really looking forward to it!
It was great to see him grow in stature and in his craft right before our eyes...and here he is all grown up nicely...looking forward to his input in the future digs.
What a treat to see Matt! Just thinking about the years of experience all the Time Team members will be bringing to the new adventure is mind blowing!
Matts the best! Hopefully he doesn't have to go through any grueling archeological roleplay experiments again ;D
Hahahhaa. Just watched one today 😂 poor Matt
Ha!! I was thinking the same thing. He was a good sport.
I can't remember who said it, but when they did that it was cause there weren't many finds in the episode so they needed filler.
@@TheStevenWhiting that makes sense 🙏🏼
WHAT?!? Those were some of the best moments on the show! He really did get the worst of it most of the time, didn't he?
Great to see him as part of the team again.
It is such a surprise to see a grown-up Matt. It makes me realise how much time has passed since Time Team.
Matt is one of my most favorites in Time Team. His segments and the things he did for the show is so memorable. His partnership with Phil is so entertaining. My favorite line from Matt in episodes that I watched so far: "I'm pretty close to swearing, that's true." >.
big fan boy from northern california watched each season & specials dozens of times...cheers mates
Cheers from the Mother Load! i'm too am thrilled that Matt has signed on! 🖖
So glad to see you healthy ,I am so looking forward to learning more from your expert knowledge and experience ,dig on my friend. Farmer Rich.
You recruited Matt? That's AWESOME!!!!!! He's brilliant!
Fantastic to see Matt and so glad he's on board for the new show. Hope Tim can do an interview with Paul Blinkhorn, the pottery expert, who was on the programme around the same time as Matt.
Chuffed to bits to see Matt again. He was always a favourite of mine because of his attitude when volunteered for the experimental archaeology piece. A very strong member of the TT story and I'm delighted that he's getting re acquainted with Time Team. Keep it rolling people. 👍
Great to see Matt again, definitely a Time Team favourite...
YAY!! Matt was my favourite!! He wasn't always featured, and I remember watching many an episode trying to catch glimpses of Matt in the background. I'm so glad that he will be part of the new Time Team. ❤️❤️
Oh hell yes! Great interview!
Hi Matt! Great to see another regular member of the Team back on board. Anything may be possible. Can’t wait for the results to start coming in.
I thought he added so much to the show. I loved the episodes where he appeared. I love that he's returning to the new digs.
So great news😃 the old cast is so great. I am glad that I found you recently so that I didnt had to wait 8 years for a come back.....this series should have never taken a break in the first place. Its too good and one of a kind! 💜
Great to see you back Matt.
Matt has been a great addition to Time Team and to have him back now is awesome.
Love them all but watching Matt grow up is so much fun. He’s brilliant!! 👍👍👍👍
Yay, welcome back Matt!
Matt has been a highlight of the show. Glad he is a part of the reboot.
Matt was always my favorite. So glad he returned in the new Time Team.
Matt was always a mystery to me, wondered what he was like outside of the show. This interview shows me what a fun person he is.
Matt is always so awesome. I wonder, will we see the pottery wizard Paul too? he was amazing!
We know who Matt is, lol. They always had Matt re-enact or re-create. Thank you for the interview. Very interesting. 29:14 - I remember that! and lots of the other memories Matt brought up...
Hi Matt! Great to see you!! What happened to your pony tail? :D
I am glad Time Team has been able to keep Matt with them. For a young man, it was great seeing him do the work and learning things from older members of the team. His willingness to also do parts that there is no way I would have been willing to do like putting on all the Roman Centurion garb, marching in the cold weather, and trying to dig while wearing all the metalware. Loved the one where he and Phil
exchanged the Saxon insults. I will miss Phil Harding! Much luck to Time Team continuing for years to come.
Lovely guy. Lovely chat.
brilliant was always a big fan of matt hes a great sport
great to see him back
The last posting from TTII i cried out for the lack of any sign of dear Matt!!! And lo, behold the man in a 30 minute interview! i feel truly blessed! 🙏💜🖖
Glad to hear that Matt is returning to Time Team. I remember the Anglo-Saxon insulting episode well.
I always liked Matt. Great attitude. Game for anything that came up.
Good people.
Matt .....the luckiest trench searcher on time team when it’s matts trench you know he’s going to find the most amazing stuff !!
Wow I need to find the other TTS I haven’t watched. Thanks Matt you’re such a good archeologist. I always enjoy your comments on TT.
Part of the time team family.
So good to see Matt. Raksha, Fay, Ian, and Paul next please
And a chat with Alice Roberts perhaps - about her time as a student volunteer (with very bright red hair!)
Yayyyyyy I’m so happy Matt is going to be part of the New Time Team❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I met his dad walking a dog in wales while I was out metal detecting one day, he quite quickly pointed out about 10m infront of us a pile of oyster shells and then told me he was matt williams dad and I should be looking over there. We then talked for a bit about university and stuff, nice chap.
omg that was my fave find as well! Ive watched that episode a million times...no exaggeration :)
I have just seen this video, I love Matt!!!!
Is he going to be on the "New" Time Team?????
I'm so happy to hear Matt's back!
Charming, thank you
Always love Matt
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!!
Nice to see you back on the team Matt.
Matt was abused on the show! Ha!! He was a really good sport willing to do embarrassing things.
I am glad to see Matt well. I saw him a while ago on Digging for Britain, and he looked a bit ill.
Unrelated but they found the fort at St. Mary's City, Maryland!! With a Charles I coin no less!!
I remember his many roleplay jobs. I felt sorry for him on some of those like the Roman soldier one.
Matt Williams is a babe. Still is! I am speaking out for the gay fans here. Don't expect many to agree, but let's just say a lot of fans are glad he's back, ready to continue, even if he doesn't end up in costumes doing historical role-playing!
Matt was always down to earth....
What!!.......Who in their right mind would down vote TT...especially our young good egg Matt...Troll
AGREED!:-) 🖖
"If he (Phil) was in a good mood..." Lol😄
It’s good to know that Matt isn’t a starving Archeologist scratching out a living as a wandering excavated!
I. AM. SO. STOKED.
Matt is brill!
I think Matt wad working on a basement stair at Westminster???
Great to see Matt again. What does RSPB stand for?
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Matt mentioned several people he worked with , but Tim never mentioned Mick.
Please, oh please, get Cassie Newland on here - her infectious smile could brighten the darkest of days...
I wonder if Phil watched it.
Thinking of the wonderful archeology Matt did but the truly memorable times of dress up. As a Historical recreation person myself I’m used to dressing and making various medieval garb so while he was put in amusing situations I never laughed AT Matt. I felt I might know him as a friend.
Drinking beer at 9 am is a sign that your an alcoholic. Drinking before noon means you need to be in rehab.
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Although I loved it, I could never understand what a trained archaeologist was doing at playing at experiential archaeology with the day limit.
Thus task could be handed to grad students in history
Because he was a regular cast member. It's good TV.
@@Bramble451 I love those parts, but Point is that the role playing could be better done by someone who has experience with the history, while Matt could be.. I don't know.. Hows6this for a wIld idea?... DIGGING for 3 days.
Yay! Matt always brought a lot- great work and fantastic communication skills- to the programs. I am delighted to learn he will be participating in the upcoming efforts 😄👏👏👏
So looking forward to seeing Matt back with Time Team. Woohoo!
I am very pleased they mentioned Ian Barclay with such fondness and respect. He seemed to me a very capable man and I'm glad to see and hear the confirmed.
I want to be a Digger Driver when I grow up. I'm only 65 now.
if he was a band....he would be "Matt Williams and the Hang Overs". Miss this guy
That was brilliant! Great to hear what Matt has been up to! Loved the Matt & Phil interactions. I especially remember Phil & Matt as Roman orators & the WW2 home guard exercises as being favourites! Best wishes from a 🇨🇦 fan.
Absolutely thrilled to have Matt back. However shall they torture him this time around?
He was always the "volunteer" and we got to watch him grow up from a great youngster to be a great man.. One of my Favorite fellows on the old time team.. Thanks Matt for all of the great hours of enjoyment and humor you have given me over the years...
glad to see Matt, missed him digging,
Just wonderful seeing Matt again, hearing what he's up to now. He nailed it I think, in saying Time Team gives archaeologist opportunities they would otherwise seldom have. It may have been a little fast and chaotic at times, but the variations in sites provided such diversity and opportunities for the Team's regulars that they otherwise may never have had. Really looking forward to Matt's involvement in the future.
Great to see Matt! I hope he will be with the new TT archeologists along with Phil!🥀🥀
You obversely didn't watch the interview did you, because you know he will be joining the new team. As for Phil he is too old now to dig for goodness’ sake. It's been a long time since the program was on TV.
I'm so excited to learn that Matt will be back! I always thought that he was going places in the future. Good on you Matt 🙂
Matt is a smart and cool dude! One of my favorite diggers! So glad he's joining Time Team ll. Best news all day!!
I will be very interested to hear what Matt has to say. I’m glad he will be coming back!
Some of the live as skits were good but I felt bad for the one that was the convict.
That was hard to watch. So to was Jenni in the convent. She was so miserable!
124? Ian Powlesland scoffs at your puny numbers... =P =D (he did 125 btw ;) ) . I'd love to hear from him and the other stalwarts of the trenches, Tracey Smith, Naomi Sewpaul, Brigid Gallagher and so on :)
Lol also interesting that the phrase 'little people' enters the conversation as soon as Henry comes up... He'll stab you in the toes with his surveying tool for that one... =D
loved seeing Matt again...he wore my favorite t-shirt on Time Team, the shirt with the 'stick' man holding a sword...so appropriate!
Always appreciated Matt’s input! He still looks younger than he is, and most don’t realize he had earned his archeology degree solidly in the 90s (Not on the cusp of the 2000s).
50 +/-? i would never have guessed! Good genes!:-) 💜🖖
Excited to see him again! I love hearing all the Phil stories too! Great impression at the end there 🤣🙌🏽👌🏽
Great to hear he's going to be back on the show, always remember the one where he was sleeping in the campervan and they woke him up he looked super rough 😂
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Looking forward to watching 😊
Same old cheery Matt … we’re right now!