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There's a brand new episode of the Time Team podcast out. You can listen to it here.

Last week we featured an interview with Dr Alexandra Makin, a specialist in medieval embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University. The interview was edited to just a few minutes for the podcast but now Time Team members can watch the full conversation here on Patreon.

Once you've finished listening to our podcast episode this week you may feel inspired to ask Time Team archaeologist Dr Helen Geake a question. Head to the community chats area on Patreon and join in the conversation there. We can't wait to hear what you have to say!

Thanks for continuing to support Time Team, the programmes we make and the archaeology we do in the UK and around the world. We really can't do it without you!

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Patricia Amero

It's fascinating to go beyond the story it tells and learn about the technical details, materials used and its construction. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and I look forward to learning more in the future.

David Alan Jones

Are their plans to bring together the original tapestry with its copy?

Terri Brown

Fascinating. Also comparing copy to original?

Sorcha Sanouillet

In the early 90s I was living not far from Bayeux and was able to see the tapestry on display there. Although the colours have naturally faded over time it is still very impressive - there are so many lovely little details. I'm amazed at the level of preservation of the wool embroidery - especially from moth damage - but also the linen backing.

Kathy Carlson

I love this extended interview. Perhaps I need to travel to the UK to see the work when it's on display

Patricia Amero

I hope you do, and please share with us. 💞

bonnie

I saw the tapestry at Bayeux in 2009 at the museum built for it in Bayeux. I was absolutely astonished by it, I had no idea it was so big, so detailed. The laughing horses!! And it is very well displayed there. I didn't know at that time that it was not made in France.

Rubys Rose

Learning this, I wonder if linen helps protect wool from moths? Helen?

Alayna Robins

I'm a volunteer at Battle Abbey. I can't describe how excited and delighted we all are about the Bayeux tapestry coming to London. I'll be booking my ticket as soon as they are available. Please come visit us in East Sussex where the course of English history changed (regular direct trains from central London to Battle).

Mea Cadwell

A person name Mia Hanssen (sp?) is recreating the entire thing in her home using her own funds. It's a spot on recreation...including the errors found in the original.

Irene Daly

Absolutely fascinating but I wonder if anyone can solve a puzzle for me about another famous lady who has left a legacy, ( I believe it is kept in one of the London museums) of beautiful floral embroidery? I think she was a Georgian lady of influence and the colours in her work are so vivid, in spite of its age, and I would love to see it for myself, although a special pass is needed to view her work. I would be grateful if anyone can throw some light my way. Thanks to all my fellow Patreon/ Time Team members.

Irene Daly

Am I just a confused old lady, or did I see a copy of the tapestry in Reading museum?

Des Bowring

I was very excited to hear that the tapestry is coming to the UK. I will watch with interest the debate about the risks involved in moving such a fragile artifact.

Irene Daly

I wish this exchange wasn’t happening after reading how very fragile the tapestry is. Any damage in transit will be irreparable, according to the experts. The copy in Reading should be enough - and it’s a faithful reproduction.

Abby J

Being able to have a chance to see the tapestry would be an absolute dream! What a fascinating interview