Masterclass: Paperwork and Permissions (Patreon)

So, we've found a great site... let's get digging!

Well, it's not quite that simple. There's a complex web of red tape to navigate through first, as we encounter newts, nesting birds, building sub-committees and mountains of paperwork. Fortunately, as Helen Geake recently explained on Patreon, nobody knows this stuff better than Jim Mower.

A very capable archaeologist in his own right, Jim's Time Team journey began many years ago as a digger – you might remember him as the hapless prisoner in the 'Jailhouse Rocks' reconstruction (S10E13). But his skills were equally treasured off-screen as he demonstrated a clear knack for resolving the various challenges, both in organising a responsible excavation and producing great television.

Tim catches up with Jim to share their unrivalled experience and insights, taking us through several different site scenarios in our very first Patreon Masterclass.