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Join Martyn Williams for a behind-the-scenes chat with Derek Pitman and Lawrence Shaw as they unpack the story behind latest episode The Big Ancient Greek Dig at Vlochos.

Please make sure you watch the full episode over on our YouTube Channel beforehand to avoid any spoilers! Watch HERE.

In this informal interview, Derek and Lawrence talk about how the project began, what it’s really like working on a steep Greek hilltop in extreme heat (and rain), and how geophysics helped shape the dig. They also share their reactions to some unexpected discoveries and the long-running search for a clue to the city’s ancient name.

Join us for a relaxed, honest look at the realities of archaeology in Greece, the challenges you don’t always see on screen, and the brilliant international and local team that made the episode possible.

As ever thanks for supporting Time Team and enjoy the conversation!

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Vlochos unpacked: Derek Pitman and Lawrence Shaw

Time Team's Derek Pitman and Lawrence Shaw sit down for a chat about their latest film, following another season's dig at the archaeological site of Vlochos in Greece. ** JOIN TIME TEAM MEMBERSHIP! ** Support Time Team by becoming a member and get access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content and membership benefits: https://www.patreon.com/timeteamofficial ** MERCHANDISE ** Time Team's Official Shop: https://shop.timeteamdigital.com/ Website: https://www.timeteamdigital.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeteamofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeteamofficial X: https://x.com/thetimeteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimeteam

Comments

Chris

What a terrible flood, I'm so sorry for the poor people who had do endure this. At the same time I'm so excited to hear of the engagement of the local people in archeology and their past. It's wonderful to hear that TT can support this.

JUDITH COOKE

The results may have been not was expected, but nevertheless fascinating to see the evidence of past lives revealed. Loved all the finds. Thanks for sharing this project.

Kerry Hennigan

That was excellent, it certainly added to my application of the video episodes. I look forward to watching them again with Lawrence and Derrick's comments in mind. What a terrific collaborative project.

wayne melberg

Enjoyed this latest adventure with Time Team very much! Thank you!

Mary Lu

Thanks to you three for the interview, and to all the Time Team folks who provide these wonderful adventures in archaeology!

Fiona D

This interview added SO much to the episode, how wonderful. More of this kind of thing please. Thanks!

Dan Angelino

I laughed knowingly because I've been on that dig where there aren't supposed to be burials, but there you are late on the last day and they just keep showing up!

The Digging Gardener

That’s answered some question. Well done guys. Have a good festive break, see you in 2026. 🪏🪏

Mikael Larsson

It has been awesome to see Martin's development into archeology. He now does great interviews on his own. This concept with a longer interview after an episode adds so much more to it. One plus one really becomes three. It's great when the projects of individual TT members can become TT episodes. Glad to see some fellow Swedes 🇸🇪 in this project. Derek, where are the dig reports published? A very Merry Christmas to you all🎅

Dario

Great interview. Really interesting to get the extra depth. Shocking news about the flood damage, although clearly it could have been worse.

DIANA R NELSON

Not sure what the problem is, but I am getting a black screen where the video should be. US-based. I had no trouble viewing the dig episode.

Rosemary Henderson

I lover the idea of the local viewing parties. Good on Time Team for commissioning the subtitles.