Being and American living in Minnesota, I have little affinity for titles. I have to say, though, there are few people who actually deserve a knighthood and Mr. Harding is definitely one of them.
I'm from Atlanta, Georgia USA, recently found TT. BEST SHOW EVER!! I went into a sort of depression after binging TT and finishing all 20 seasons. Phil has been a true joy to watch. I love the original team!!!
Aren't they great? Have to admit Mick was as cute as a bug! RIP😢 I imagine he's finally figured out all the secrets and questions he had about monasteries!
I have to agree with you. At first I didn't know what to think of him and now, I'd love to share a beer with him and listen to some of his awesome stories.
Lost, I'm from TX and I agree with you completely (even though Stewart is still my crush)! The show is endlessly fascinating; when I get to the end of the series, I'll just start over again.
There's an episode of time team where one of their trailers got stolen in the night... it was the trailer that had all their digging equipment. So nobody had a shovel to dig with except for Phil, who happened to have a shovel stashed under his bed. "I'm never far from me shovel!" Now THATS an archeologist.
I remember that. He and I have similar histories as archaeologists and we are of similar age. However, I don't remember ever having taken my shovel to bed!
Great to see Phil and listen to those dulcet tones, I miss him off the tv. PS. Love how the subtitles can’t translate Phil’s terminology correctly. Phil you’re a legend
i'm from the netherlands and i'm watching TT for years now. And Phil is right. He was born an archaeologist. the passion is wonderfull. You have to love Phil
Dr. Harding is such a fascinating man. His personality is so endearing. His love for his life's work you can feel as he speaks. A wonderful man and communicator.
Have seen most of the Time Team shows, plus all the specials at this point. I love Phil. I love watching his joy when he gets into a good trench and starts down to see the bottom of a ditch, or a floor surface, or any other thing he's digging at. He's been such a fount of knowledge about how to look at different types of ground and soils. If I were 20 years younger I'd be looking at schooling to become like him. These days I think I will be satisfied with watching any program he's involved with.
I'm from Warsaw, Poland. Follow Time Team Show since 2006. Phil always put a smile on my face. I love his attitude and his passion. He is great person. World would be better if there were more peple like him, especially in media.
I really hope it does the show was amazing. if they remade it it wouldn't have the same dynamic but the original was so good even something half as good would be amazing
Now that is a real man :) many young lads could learn a lot from this man. Humility kindness humour strength honesty intelligence! Very solid. If u grow up to be like Phill you could have done a lot worse! Makes you proud to be British 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Phil Harding you make me wish I was an archeologist. He and the other time team members opened my mind and filled it with such knowledge and ideas. Incredible incredible!! Thank you so much.
How I miss Phil Harding! Fascinating interview, thank you - I was SO heartened to hear him say how archeology CAN begin at home - in your back garden, in your village or town, it doesn't have to be at a presumed site already known & explored (although that would be fun to end up at) but I always thought from an educational stand point starting at where you are would be a great beginning - asking the Questions: Why? How? When - Are we sure? How do we know? Where's the evidence... On a wider palette, I'd say History - I'd like schools to teach history like this, so kids can trace their journey back through time in the place they live, so it's relevant and brings those unknown & dusty stories to life. Enjoy your 'retirement' Phil - lovely to hear you being kind about Time Team, too... Such a generous soul
I’m pint size, but not a pint drinker. I would to have Phil and his choice of companion over for dinner and maybe a weekend! I’d bring in any beverage Phil wants and cook anything he would like!
The Time Ream program has brightened my time in quarantine. I nicknamed Philip the Fair b/c of his love for his work. I found myself saying to the computer screen, listen to Phil. When he'd find flint his smile and joy would brighten my day.
I just love him! His passion, dedication and just putting himself to the task at hand with his 100% is so refreshing and stimulating! I also am just loving the whole series, having to find positive things to watch in this time. I think we all really do learn so much from him and the whole crew. I have ancestors, lots of them from England, Ireland and Scotland, as well as other countries, so seeing the country, the castles, the stories and more make me wonder if some of my ancestors had lived or been there in those places. I am too old too, to go out digging but do the research on ancestry and explore my arm chair archeology though that. Thank you for posting this interview and to Phil especially, along with the whole Time Team. :-) They help put more pieces of our past together like a puzzle.
Phil always paints a picture that leaves me thinking. I certainly enjoyed watching him on Time Team. Anyone who can dig, and interpret what he sees and explain it in a manner that leaves a person with the realization that , "this is the spot where this actually took place so many years ago. So if we were here that many years ago. We could have watched it with our own eyes. Phil does an excellent job of this, and it makes it exciting.
This man is a treasure. His enthusiasm for his trade, his graft and the pride he takes in his work makes him an exemplar in how to do life right. Blessings on you Phil man. 👏
Yes...not a dr. The best archeologist ther is but not a doctor or professor that was Mick Aston God rest his soul. I always love how the doctors and professors consult with phil before decision making time :)
Phil is inspiring. TimeTeam is a household favourite in our family. Keep at it! So much respect to this wonderful man, here. Thank you Phil, for being a hero of archeology for us. #flintfan#prehistory
I just came across this video by accident. How lucky! Phil was born to be an archaeologist. He was also born part pirate - arrrggghhhchaeologist. Love watching Phil on Time Team.
I love watching your show Time Team, I'm 61 and live in the province of Newfoundland, Canada. Growing up on New Brunswick I loved National Geographic magazines we got every month reading from cover to cover. I most especially loved the articles on archaeology and also anytime they covered the finding of Spanish Galleons or any old ship under water (although I swim not fond of becoming a scuba diver) Yes I was fascinated by what old stuff they found all over the world. I became a nurse and had to leave work early as my old bones couldn't handle it. Well my bones I guess wouldn't be good for an archaeology now either. There are a couple of local dig sites here I visit every so often to se how far they have come with an old settlement. Really enjoy your show I hope they don't cancel.
It is always good to see ole Phil.. But being 70 myself I don't travel well but I would love to sit and talk with him for a few days.. He is an amazing man
Really admire Phil, and am fascinated too by stone tools, Wiltshire's preneolithic history and his way of showing us how to cut flints and so thank you PHil for your wit and down to earth inspiration on the the digs. Hope you are on the new Time Team Somewore! As a child I grew up in Salisbury and visited the Rift valley as a teen and recently the Dordogne where Phils ancestors came from. Share his great enthusiasm for the ancients, and find his revelations very interesting, So thank u for this Q and A.
Phil is brilliant I have watched every episode of time team several times over. Just the best. He has inspired so many people, broadened the field of prehistoric archaeology no end. I am so glad he is still out there doing what he does best.
My greatest hope for Phil now is that he gets to do a dig in The Rift Valley in Africa. I would love to be there meself when he did as well. Especially if there were a couple of guitars nearby! I can only imagine how much fun it would be jamming out some blues with Phil Harding. ^-^
I absolutely adore Phil Harding. As an American I get the biggest kick out of his manner of speaking our related language. Time Team is The Best and Phil Harding is the Best of Time Team.
I couldn’t put a thumbs down on this one, because being on a dig with Phil would be a dream come true. However not in a hot climate any longer! A Dig on Wilshere and the chalk would suit me perfectly! Rain, mud, would suit me down to a ten years ago when I retired and was still up to it!
I was obsessed with doing archaeology but everyone turned me off it because 'you'll never make a living out of it' and I ended up doing biochemistry. Still regret listening to them every time I see a dig.
What a coincidence. I used to be obsessed with archeology as a kid, but then I got more into natural sciences and I discovered that biochemistry fits me like a glove. I'd love to join an amateur archeology group, but there aren't any in my area. (Maybe it's better this way because the whole area is littered with old WW2 bombs) But I totally get you, because for the most time most people though I wouldn't be good enough, and when I put in the work to be good enough, suddenly I shouldn't be wasting my time with biochemistry and study medicine. Even now, the second year into my Masters degree there are still relatives trying to persuade me to switch to medicine. But I'm a stubborn bastard and I'm not going anywhere.
@@centrifugedestroyer2579 the Sciences are all useful to Archeology! Think of Otzi and all the microscopes and testing done to discoveries on him. What had he eaten, where did his DNA come from and where are people with it now, and on and on. Since you are still “new” to Bio-chem, working on your Master’s, what branch might bring you into contact with Archeology? Brew some Neolithic beer from pot scrapings?
@@reginaromsey I've been learning about the applcations of lots of microorganisms recently. It would be very cool if it was possible to find out more about some early strains of yeast etc. and maybe reconstruct them.
So much in the way of bits and pieces of Archeology have been done all over, with the information and evidence is packed away in basements, crumbling notebooks! They are still finding information about King Tut from items that were just excavated then tossed into a rubbish room and sealed up in the Egyptian Museum as though it were re-buried! Archeology requires more people than just those who hop into trenches and scrape at the dirt! (Although it starts with them in most cases! ). Phil Harding is a brilliant example of the “Never Surrender! Never Give Up!” Philosophy. If being a get your hands dirty Archeology degree find how your next love can contribute!
Phil doesn't know it, but his lilt and accent would fit into Newfoundland quite well. I'm a bit of a linguistic archaeologist. Every time I listen to him he sounds like someone from yesterday generations, before North American English began to assimilate Newfoundland English. Newfoundland was settled by the west countries of England, Wales, Scotland and especially Ireland. Listening to Phil confirms it. John
Wonderful what a Guy! Such enthusiasm. I loved History and Geography and ended up a FRICS ,MEWI, ASVA and Civil Engineer and loved Medieval buildings and was a specialty.
I would love to see Phil as the head of the new Time Team they're trying to revive. The series needs an archaeologist as the head, someone who knows what's going on and has been on many field digs.
As a person from the far left coast of one the Queens colonies. Unfortunately I found this man Twenty years too late. The knowledge this man has is immense. I for ever will be grateful to have found this man and his passion for his craft. I wish I could find lectures of his. @BBC Ever thought of getting some lectures from Mr. Harding ? Worth it in my humble opinion.
I don't drink & never really have, could never cultivate a taste for Beer Wine or Alcohol (except when used as a mind altering drug to control self pity) though i worked in Restraunt/ Bar business all my working life-50 years in the Kitchen as Chief bottle washer & Chef BoY, with free booze being a job perk for those who could handle their liquor and not get sloppy stupid, But Phil is a man of special interest, i could sit and have a few pints for a few hours in conversation with, and likely get shit faced with Phil his self deprecating humor is top shelf. I share his passionate obsession for ancient Flint and Chert tools, the older the better. Genuine character Phil is, the real deal.
Mr Harding is a great fellow, and in such a short time he managed to say a lot. I hope he will get to dig soon, and go out for his pint. Also, this has made me think hard on the possibility of a career change, I've always wanted to be an archaeologist. Knapping, yep, done it too, also making stone tools when I was a kid/youngster. The touch is there,(shovel and the trowel!) all I need now is the books!
There’s talk of bringing Time Team back. Hope they do - as I loved it. But Phil always made it for me - and it wouldn’t be Time Team without him. Good to see he is in good form!
hi phill im a metal detectorist but always report to flo any interesting finds, they are few and far between but archaeologists always seem to down my hobby. having said that loved your interview loved to see you in time team also your passion for history
My word the Host was a bit of a 'dog with a bone ' about getting Phil to go where she is in Malmesbury. He politely said don't hold your breath a number of times.
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It should be Sir Phil Harding
Too right, wonder who we can write to?
Being and American living in Minnesota, I have little affinity for titles. I have to say, though, there are few people who actually deserve a knighthood and Mr. Harding is definitely one of them.
@@clairebarrett3048 PM I believe..he puts up the names for Queenie to ok..
I could swear I heard Phil say that he doesn’t want that during, I want to say, a Dig Nation panel
I bet it is at the pub!
Thanks for bringing us some Phil Harding in the pandemic! ~From Canada
Phi Harding is one of the nicest men anywhere.
I'm from Atlanta, Georgia USA, recently found TT. BEST SHOW EVER!! I went into a sort of depression after binging TT and finishing all 20 seasons. Phil has been a true joy to watch. I love the original team!!!
Aren't they great?
Have to admit Mick was as cute as a bug! RIP😢
I imagine he's finally figured out all the secrets and questions he had about monasteries!
I live in California. Watching TT . Love it. I did talk about it with my British friend. He was surprised when I told him what do. lol Great show.
I have to agree with you. At first I didn't know what to think of him and now, I'd love to share a beer with him and listen to some of his awesome stories.
I've been rewatching this show for years and it never gets old!
Lost, I'm from TX and I agree with you completely (even though Stewart is still my crush)! The show is endlessly fascinating; when I get to the end of the series, I'll just start over again.
There's an episode of time team where one of their trailers got stolen in the night... it was the trailer that had all their digging equipment. So nobody had a shovel to dig with except for Phil, who happened to have a shovel stashed under his bed.
"I'm never far from me shovel!"
Now THATS an archeologist.
Would you remember what episode was that? :)
I remember that. He and I have similar histories as archaeologists and we are of similar age. However, I don't remember ever having taken my shovel to bed!
@@Biggus_Mickus Found it, thank you thank you!
The tools were later found stashed behind a nearby hedge, but I never lost the image of him walking into the hotel with his trusty shovel in hand!
oh good one.. I haven't seen that one yet, but bet your buttons, I will before the day is out... good story!
There is that smile! We all need a good Phil Harding grin and laugh these days. You brought us the joy of discovery and lighten our hearts.
its crazy to see him all "hail and hearty" in the 1990s episodes and then see him now
@@ArthagnouUnfortunately age and gravity takes it's toll on all of us eventually. He is still a great guy. Kinda like a much loved old teddy bear.
Great to see Phil and listen to those dulcet tones, I miss him off the tv.
PS. Love how the subtitles can’t translate Phil’s terminology correctly. Phil you’re a legend
So nice to see Phil again. Splendid bloke.
i'm from the netherlands and i'm watching TT for years now. And Phil is right. He was born an archaeologist. the passion is wonderfull. You have to love Phil
You cant help but respect this wonderful humble fellow! What a great guy! Love you Phil! 🥰
Love this man and all he has brought to life of the history of the UK. Thank you Mr.Harding
Love how the rebellious attitude fueled the passion and hard work. 66 years strong. Impressive!
Phil always talked from the heart and I 'm certain he will aleays will. Love you Phil ! 😁
Love the passion and raw enthusiasm of Phil Harding.
What a wonderful, wonderful man. He has no idea the impact his unbridled enthusiasm has on us. I wish all of us could love our vocation as he does.
Dr. Harding is such a fascinating man. His personality is so endearing. His love for his life's work you can feel as he speaks. A wonderful man and communicator.
"Endearing", a wonderful description of this wonderful man. With great respect from Canada.
I love it when people speak of their work with such enthusiasm and passion!
Have seen most of the Time Team shows, plus all the specials at this point. I love Phil. I love watching his joy when he gets into a good trench and starts down to see the bottom of a ditch, or a floor surface, or any other thing he's digging at. He's been such a fount of knowledge about how to look at different types of ground and soils. If I were 20 years younger I'd be looking at schooling to become like him. These days I think I will be satisfied with watching any program he's involved with.
More Phil for everyone! Love that man.
Phil is the BOSS!
Much respect to Phil Harding. There ain`t many young coots the likes of him.
I'm from Warsaw, Poland. Follow Time Team Show since 2006. Phil always put a smile on my face. I love his attitude and his passion. He is great person. World would be better if there were more peple like him, especially in media.
I just love Phil. Hope if Time Team comes back that he can make an appearance.
I really hope it does the show was amazing. if they remade it it wouldn't have the same dynamic but the original was so good even something half as good would be amazing
They are after Patreon sponsors so they can make more TT programmes.
With the resurrection of Time Team, we certainly hope to see you, Phil Harding, again and again.
It's always nice to hear from Phil. If there's anyone in the world I'd like to drink a beer with it would be him
This is a thoroughly entertaining and informative interview.
Now that is a real man :) many young lads could learn a lot from this man. Humility kindness humour strength honesty intelligence! Very solid. If u grow up to be like Phill you could have done a lot worse! Makes you proud to be British 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I love and adore TT so seeing Phil makes my day! He was great in TT, always bringing joy and wonder in what he dug and laughter to his colleagues.
Phil I'm a huge fan. Never a dull moment when you ar on. I must have watched most of the episodes at least 3 times.
Phil Harding you make me wish I was an archeologist. He and the other time team members opened my mind and filled it with such knowledge and ideas. Incredible incredible!! Thank you so much.
Phil. I love TT but likely after watching years of TT shows, you are by far my favorite! Hugs buddy!
Love to see Phil! Hope to see him on the new Time Team project!
I just enjoy listening to him talk. He's down to earth, practical and lovable. And yes they made a great team.
Somehow, Phil always makes me smile.
How I miss Phil Harding! Fascinating interview, thank you - I was SO heartened to hear him say how archeology CAN begin at home - in your back garden, in your village or town, it doesn't have to be at a presumed site already known & explored (although that would be fun to end up at) but I always thought from an educational stand point starting at where you are would be a great beginning - asking the Questions: Why? How? When - Are we sure? How do we know? Where's the evidence... On a wider palette, I'd say History - I'd like schools to teach history like this, so kids can trace their journey back through time in the place they live, so it's relevant and brings those unknown & dusty stories to life. Enjoy your 'retirement' Phil - lovely to hear you being kind about Time Team, too... Such a generous soul
Oh was lovely to see Phil again!!!!
Always a great pleasure to see and hear Phil! Thank you.
Do u think he sits there in a short? Made out old jeans? lol. He is God sent. Love this guy.
What a sweetie, would love to meet him someday!!
Phil is on my short list of blokes from all time that I would love to have a pint with. The list is only five, and Jesus Christ is on it
I’m pint size, but not a pint drinker. I would to have Phil and his choice of companion over for dinner and maybe a weekend! I’d bring in any beverage Phil wants and cook anything he would like!
Lovely interview! Phil is always so charming - and always willing to share his story with us once again.
Such a lovely soul. Thank you for posting this!
The Time Ream program has brightened my time in quarantine. I nicknamed Philip the Fair b/c of his love for his work. I found myself saying to the computer screen, listen to Phil. When he'd find flint his smile and joy would brighten my day.
I just love him! His passion, dedication and just putting himself to the task at hand with his 100% is so refreshing and stimulating! I also am just loving the whole series, having to find positive things to watch in this time. I think we all really do learn so much from him and the whole crew. I have ancestors, lots of them from England, Ireland and Scotland, as well as other countries, so seeing the country, the castles, the stories and more make me wonder if some of my ancestors had lived or been there in those places. I am too old too, to go out
digging but do the research on ancestry and explore my arm chair archeology though that. Thank you for posting this interview and to Phil especially, along with the whole Time Team. :-) They help put more pieces of our past together like a puzzle.
Phil you sir are the most interesting man in the world 🌎 and my favorite archeologists ever!!!
Very nice interview. Phil is a fantastic spokesperson for the field.
been a fan of Phils for a long time (TT)...he worked so hard all the time...never gave up...glad to know he's still around
Nice to get a more complete image about Phil and his work... great video!
This man is something else.
What a hoot!
Phil always paints a picture that leaves me thinking. I certainly enjoyed watching him on Time Team. Anyone who can dig, and interpret what he sees and explain it in a manner that leaves a person with the realization that , "this is the spot where this actually took place so many years ago. So if we were here that many years ago. We could have watched it with our own eyes.
Phil does an excellent job of this, and it makes it exciting.
For me Phil just talked about the most important part of time team- the passion, respect, and desire to create.
A year late, but . . . Thank you Phil Harding, you are an inspiration, sir!
Phil Harding, a legend! And yes if Phil's ok he should be recognised by the state
I said exactly to a student “ you have to want it AND be willing to work and love the work!
One of my favourite from time team
This man is a treasure. His enthusiasm for his trade, his graft and the pride he takes in his work makes him an exemplar in how to do life right. Blessings on you Phil man. 👏
great interview! I almost didn't recognize the good dr, without his hat :D
Yes...not a dr. The best archeologist ther is but not a doctor or professor that was Mick Aston God rest his soul. I always love how the doctors and professors consult with phil before decision making time :)
@@adamtapas5584 He has an honorary doctorate, which is good enough reason for me to call him Doctor.
Phil is inspiring. TimeTeam is a household favourite in our family. Keep at it! So much respect to this wonderful man, here. Thank you Phil, for being a hero of archeology for us. #flintfan#prehistory
I’m from northern Vermont and love time team and especially Phil!! Thanks for getting me through the pandemic!!!
how could anybody dislike this, Phil is the best, best wishes to you Phil stay safe and well
I just came across this video by accident. How lucky! Phil was born to be an archaeologist. He was also born part pirate - arrrggghhhchaeologist. Love watching Phil on Time Team.
I love watching your show Time Team, I'm 61 and live in the province of Newfoundland, Canada. Growing up on New Brunswick I loved National Geographic magazines we got every month reading from cover to cover. I most especially loved the articles on archaeology and also anytime they covered the finding of Spanish Galleons or any old ship under water (although I swim not fond of becoming a scuba diver) Yes I was fascinated by what old stuff they found all over the world. I became a nurse and had to leave work early as my old bones couldn't handle it. Well my bones I guess wouldn't be good for an archaeology now either. There are a couple of local dig sites here I visit every so often to se how far they have come with an old settlement. Really enjoy your show I hope they don't cancel.
It is always good to see ole Phil.. But being 70 myself I don't travel well but I would love to sit and talk with him for a few days.. He is an amazing man
Really admire Phil, and am fascinated too by stone tools, Wiltshire's preneolithic history and his way of showing us how to cut flints and so thank you PHil for your wit and down to earth inspiration on the the digs. Hope you are on the new Time Team Somewore! As a child I grew up in Salisbury and visited the Rift valley as a teen and recently the Dordogne where Phils ancestors came from. Share his great enthusiasm for the ancients, and find his revelations very interesting, So thank u for this Q and A.
Phil is brilliant I have watched every episode of time team several times over. Just the best. He has inspired so many people, broadened the field of prehistoric archaeology no end. I am so glad he is still out there doing what he does best.
I love this guy! In a different life he may have been a bullfrog or pirate. Arrgh!
My greatest hope for Phil now is that he gets to do a dig in The Rift Valley in Africa.
I would love to be there meself when he did as well.
Especially if there were a couple of guitars nearby!
I can only imagine how much fun it would be jamming out some blues with Phil Harding. ^-^
Yes you were born to it! Phil you are here for this. I am here to play the bass and have always played the best. That is what you will always be❤️
The bass! And I love all music IF IT IS GREAT, I like you!
Listening to Phil is better than a Flake bar🥰
I absolutely adore Phil Harding. As an American I get the biggest kick out of his manner of speaking our related language. Time Team is The Best and Phil Harding is the Best of Time Team.
imagine going to the great rift valley with phil Harding.. 🙂
I couldn’t put a thumbs down on this one, because being on a dig with Phil would be a dream come true. However not in a hot climate any longer! A Dig on Wilshere and the chalk would suit me perfectly! Rain, mud, would suit me down to a ten years ago when I retired and was still up to it!
My hero too! He's Marvelous!
Thank you for the interview. I have a list of questions too!
I was obsessed with doing archaeology but everyone turned me off it because 'you'll never make a living out of it' and I ended up doing biochemistry. Still regret listening to them every time I see a dig.
What a coincidence. I used to be obsessed with archeology as a kid, but then I got more into natural sciences and I discovered that biochemistry fits me like a glove. I'd love to join an amateur archeology group, but there aren't any in my area. (Maybe it's better this way because the whole area is littered with old WW2 bombs) But I totally get you, because for the most time most people though I wouldn't be good enough, and when I put in the work to be good enough, suddenly I shouldn't be wasting my time with biochemistry and study medicine. Even now, the second year into my Masters degree there are still relatives trying to persuade me to switch to medicine. But I'm a stubborn bastard and I'm not going anywhere.
Me too! Then I ended up being an engineer.
@@centrifugedestroyer2579 the Sciences are all useful to Archeology! Think of Otzi and all the microscopes and testing done to discoveries on him. What had he eaten, where did his DNA come from and where are people with it now, and on and on. Since you are still “new” to Bio-chem, working on your Master’s, what branch might bring you into contact with Archeology? Brew some Neolithic beer from pot scrapings?
@@reginaromsey I've been learning about the applcations of lots of microorganisms recently. It would be very cool if it was possible to find out more about some early strains of yeast etc. and maybe reconstruct them.
Absolutely love this man.
So much in the way of bits and pieces of Archeology have been done all over, with the information and evidence is packed away in basements, crumbling notebooks! They are still finding information about King Tut from items that were just excavated then tossed into a rubbish room and sealed up in the Egyptian Museum as though it were re-buried! Archeology requires more people than just those who hop into trenches and scrape at the dirt! (Although it starts with them in most cases! ). Phil Harding is a brilliant example of the “Never Surrender! Never Give Up!” Philosophy. If being a get your hands dirty Archeology degree find how your next love can contribute!
Wow, just watching all of Time Team on their channel, quite a shock always to go to the present day. :) But what a great guy he is.
Much love mr Phil!
Phil doesn't know it, but his lilt and accent would fit into Newfoundland quite well. I'm a bit of a linguistic archaeologist. Every time I listen to him he sounds like someone from yesterday generations, before North American English began to assimilate Newfoundland English.
Newfoundland was settled by the west countries of England, Wales, Scotland and especially Ireland. Listening to Phil confirms it.
John
Phil Harding is so fabulous! I love TimeTeam!
My Saturday morning pint is poured in your honour, Phil!
Wonderful what a Guy! Such enthusiasm. I loved History and Geography and ended up a FRICS ,MEWI, ASVA and Civil Engineer and loved Medieval buildings and was a specialty.
Phil is an extraordinary ordinary person.
Passionately caring= respect!
You're amazing, Phil! I hope you get to do your dream dig one day soon!
I would love to see Phil as the head of the new Time Team they're trying to revive. The series needs an archaeologist as the head, someone who knows what's going on and has been on many field digs.
Wonderful. Wonderful. I’d love to hang out with you , Phil.
As a person from the far left coast of one the Queens colonies.
Unfortunately I found this man Twenty years too late.
The knowledge this man has is immense.
I for ever will be grateful to have found this man and his passion for his craft.
I wish I could find lectures of his.
@BBC Ever thought of getting some lectures from Mr. Harding ?
Worth it in my humble opinion.
yup
I don't drink & never really have, could never cultivate a taste for Beer Wine or Alcohol (except when used as a mind altering drug to control self pity) though i worked in Restraunt/ Bar business all my working life-50 years in the Kitchen as Chief bottle washer & Chef BoY, with free booze being a job perk for those who could handle their liquor and not get sloppy stupid, But Phil is a man of special interest, i could sit and have a few pints for a few hours in conversation with, and likely get shit faced with Phil his self deprecating humor is top shelf. I share his passionate obsession for ancient Flint and Chert tools, the older the better. Genuine character Phil is, the real deal.
Mr Harding is a great fellow, and in such a short time he managed to say a lot. I hope he will get to dig soon, and go out for his pint. Also, this has made me think hard on the possibility of a career change, I've always wanted to be an archaeologist. Knapping, yep, done it too, also making stone tools when I was a kid/youngster. The touch is there,(shovel and the trowel!) all I need now is the books!
You areawonderful character. Thank you for making archaeology fun!
There’s talk of bringing Time Team back. Hope they do - as I loved it. But Phil always made it for me - and it wouldn’t be Time Team without him. Good to see he is in good form!
Many of us in the U.S. cheer you on! You have made this world a more interesting place. Carry On ! billkeitel
Phil awesome,!!
Cheers Phil
and thanks
Such an amazing person.
Phil sir i think you could well have been a character actor. I mean this in the best way of course. I have enjoyed these series so much thank you!
hi phill im a metal detectorist but always report to flo any interesting finds, they are few and far between but archaeologists always seem to down my hobby. having said that loved your interview loved to see you in time team also your passion for history
Wonderful.
My word the Host was a bit of a 'dog with a bone ' about getting Phil to go where she is in Malmesbury. He politely said don't hold your breath a number of times.