Mystery of the Ice Cream Villa (Yelnow Villa, Colworth, Beds) | S16E08

Mystery of the Ice Cream Villa (Yelnow Villa, Colworth, Beds) | S16E08 | Time Team

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Stacks of high quality Roman remains have been found in a rural field near an ice cream research centre, including a huge collection of coins. It points to a high status building, possibly a villa. But it's far from any road, and geophysics doesn't come up with anything definite, apart from a large square ditch. Stewart identifies a potential Roman road, running right past the site. Though they are unable to find a substantial stone building, the outline of an Iron Age round house emerges, showing continuity of occupation over hundreds or thousands of years. Late on day three, evidence of a Roman structure emerges. They are joined by Roman coin specialist Philippa Walton, Ben Robinson from Peterborough City Council and Louise Revell from Southampton University.
Series 16, Episode 08
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@rimibchatterjee 3 жыл бұрын

Victor had such a wonderful sense of humour. He would put members of the team in his drawings as characters from history and make you realise how ageless their faces are. And there was so much light in his drawings.

@coreys2686 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing a drawing that Victor did for the show and he placed Mick in the middle of the scene.

@henrydemonfreid1985 3 ай бұрын

Seemingly, there was nothing creative that Victor couldn't do! He made a clay bust one episode. He made the mold for a time team coin in another. He illustrated about a hundred books. Sorely missed.

@ricardograf6393 3 жыл бұрын

What ever Phil, Raksha, Carenza and the others dug, what ever Mick explained, what ever Tony described and presented, Victor brought it to life with his drawings. RIP Victor, you are missed badly.

@maxsdad538 3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@elandriver6596 3 жыл бұрын

@BlitzMekanika 3 жыл бұрын

And because of his art, every time you see it, you’ll be reminded of him.☺️

@francistuckermanns 3 жыл бұрын

Bought on Victor's books "What's the Time Dracula" for my grandson.

@MrVvulf 3 жыл бұрын

The producers decided to get rid of Victor in favor of computer graphics. Mick Aston quit over the "dumbing down" of the series. Mick died of a broken heart less than a year later. Very sad on both accounts.

@tinotreloar8251 3 жыл бұрын

After 2 terrible days, hay-fever looked and sounded an awful lot like hangover 😂

@fabbocake6807 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Victor Ambrus. Thank you for inspiring many with your artwork (myself included), and helping to bring the past back to life. You will be greatly missed and I’m glad that Time Team can memorialise you just as you did with those in your works of art.

@QuakerLady 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very sorry to hear this. Many others here are also saying this, but Victor's art brought everything together. He brought the people, animals, and even the era to life. Such a great talent.

@kactus_3008 Жыл бұрын

A bit too rustic Britania, IMO. I think they flatten a bit roman britain not to offend the saxon descendants too much... This should be looking Dacia, not Britain!

@mariansmith7694 3 жыл бұрын

Bummer, I was SO EXCITED ABOUT, "A WHOLE WEEK".

@sneakerburner7868 3 жыл бұрын

He had such a wonderful talent and added so much color to your programs. Prayers to the family and friends. He will be missed.

@MonkeyspankO 3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Victor. Your illustrations helped much in bringing the past to life.

@freedomstonemycology9894 3 жыл бұрын

#TheApsylumPoêlle Victim Victor isn't but not Victorious for Vickys & Victorians Victoria secret isn't

@rjlchristie 3 жыл бұрын

At age 11 in 1971 I used to spend hours in the local bookshops looking for anything illustrated by Victor Ambrus, Charles Keeping and Pauline Baynes. All have gone. My condolences to Victor's family.

@OfflineSetup 3 жыл бұрын

It should be noted that in the recent live streams you would often hear people making comments on how much they appreciated Victors work and admire his talent.

@globalheart 3 жыл бұрын

😰. Victor....You will be sorely missed...Thank you for all that you gave and shared, bringing the past to life in the most observable ways possible, and your unending patience for details throughout, that we could have that spyglass and open window into others' lives, so long ago. I'll just bet you have more than a few thanking you for remembering them up there, but how dearly we appreciated you and your exquisite work as well. And how much we'll be missing your bonny, yet calm, countenance! Thank you for being you, and Godspeed friend.

@silverinternational101 3 жыл бұрын

Tony with an innocent smiling face : "This time we've got a whole week to find out" Me : Finally, curse those eternal 3 days ! General Akbar : It's a trap !!!

@josephmiller997 3 жыл бұрын

I KNOW! Got me too.

@silverinternational101 3 жыл бұрын

@@josephmiller997 And the funny thing before he said that, I was actually thinking : how cool would it be to win the lottery... Invite and sponsor Time Team from personal funds to my area, and convince them to dig at least 5 days 😁 So for that dumb reason I was also more willing to believe what "Pokerface Tony" said 🤣

@annalenaguptara7130 3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Victor youre a shite boyfriend then

@elmapache657 3 жыл бұрын

*Admiral Akbar

@silverinternational101 3 жыл бұрын

@@elmapache657 Dang... you're right and thanks for the correction 😅 It's because of CIV5 that I got mixxed up : you get Generals and one is Akbar 😎

@davidflower9678 3 жыл бұрын

I am late to the Time Team fandom. But what a loss. Rest peacefully, Victor.

@npcc41 3 жыл бұрын

And Mick too..

@gaylec258 3 жыл бұрын

Oh so sad. RIP Victor had an outstanding talent of looking at bits of rubble, stone, dirt, and listening to the comments of the team, to bring it all to life with his drawings. Awesome is not a strong enough word. Hopefully his drawings and any other artwork he did, find a permanent home, somewhere that everyone can enjoy his grand achievements.

@Brian_S74 3 жыл бұрын

Rest in Paradise, Mr. Ambrus. Thank you for sharing your gift of drawing with us all these years.

@themightywookie351c3 3 жыл бұрын

Time Team Hay Fever definition: drinking a few too many pints and hoarse from swapping stories and laughing. I want some Hay Fever

@krstjb 3 жыл бұрын

He had such a wonderful talent and added so much color to your programs. Prayers to the family and friends. He will be missed.

@JonFrumTheFirst 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I see Phil in those shorts I imagine him dancing with the Village People.

@thekitchenpoet 3 жыл бұрын

A remarkable artist and absolute gentleman. Thank you for your work. R.I.P Victor

@Theopinionnobodywanted 2 жыл бұрын

If I was that poor ice cream scientist getting called Mr Whippy by Tony Robinson, I'd be like - cheers for that, Baldrick.

@kelvincasing5265 28 күн бұрын

This dig was a bit of a rocky road

@milliebanks7209 3 жыл бұрын

Phil must have been wonderful to work with! What a sense of humor! I bet he was a hoot in the pub!

@Gremriel 3 жыл бұрын

You and your amazing art will always be remembered, Victor.

@ianjackson3799 3 жыл бұрын

A true artist who will be sadly missed by one and all. You brought to life where ever Time Team Dug . RIP Victor

@choughed3072 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Victor, loved your drawings and I can safely say you'll be missed by all time team fans.

@earlatkins9559 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear of Victor's passing. He had a unique style, and every art piece he composed told a story that fit each TT episode perfectly. I always looked forward to seeing his finished art at the end of each episode. very inspiring. Will miss his exceptional talent. Thinking of his family and friends at this time.

@kimpaget5912 3 жыл бұрын

So sad to read of Victors passing. An amazing talent. Loved his work on Time Team. RIP Victor.

@yiasemi 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear this news, Victor reminded me of why I became interested in history, my gran would buy me illustrated history books for Christmas which I adored as a kid, the pictures drew me in to read the text. He brought the archaeology to light in a way I still appreciate. Thanks Victor.

@sean2354 3 жыл бұрын

The beers for night 2 were clearly good!!

@memofromessex 3 жыл бұрын

I bloody love Time Team

@BI-du1nl 3 жыл бұрын

Victor's artistic vision delivered a spark to light our imagination - a legacy that will be passed from generation to generation, as precious as the finds. I shall miss his presence on the shows dearly.

@kaptainkaos1202 3 жыл бұрын

I will so miss him. While the team dug a site to bring it to light, Victor drew a site which brought it to life. You will be missed.

@fingersTitan 3 жыл бұрын

Via request of the regulars on the live streams. Here are Sundays drinking game "tribute to Vic." rules. With respect to Vic. A Hungarian custom is to say Egészségedre (Basic pronunciation Eggie-Shea-Gur-dra) / Good Health, before drinking wine or spirits. Opening drink should be - Welcome to Time Team to which we say "Egészségedre". Tony "Find out tomorrow" / "Giofizz Results" Mick "Temple/Monastery" / "A series of small trenches" Phil *Flint excitement / *Randomly mocking Tony / "Ere Come and av a look at this" Helen *Excited Coo sounds" Stewart "Well, I don't think so." John "A series of anomalies" "Too much noise"

@josephmiller997 3 жыл бұрын

We'd be plowed half through the first esipode. ERRR episode.

@JMurdochNZ 3 жыл бұрын

When Louise said "starting to sound like ritual", I like to think that wherever he was at the time, Francis somehow knew.

@Schmorgus 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Ambrus Thank you for everything.

@marccareswell4485 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved Victor's drawings. They helped me understand what the experts were saying. Rest in peace Victor.

@jonmccarty2794 3 жыл бұрын

This man was a great inspiration he literally put the archaeology and visual content on paper. His drawings will still inspire all

@alinasosina1246 3 жыл бұрын

This is so sad... At the same time: what a beautiful life! Creating these drawings, so dear to the hearts of people all around the world.. RIP and thank you for everything!

@mikepowers572 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Victor and thanks for the many, many drawings

@ghendar 3 жыл бұрын

Damn! Victor is such a talented artist. His drawings are one of my favorite things about Time Team

@paulhoskin5353 2 жыл бұрын

31:27. I caught hay-fever from an English pub once. Vitamin B and C, Tony, and lots of water. Deals nicely with that hay-fever and those light-sensitive eyes.

@hatsuharuboi 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it was a Villa of a not so wealthy family. That is why it is located away from all the major roads. So they bouild it with mostly wood, wich is cheaper, instead of stones. Maybe it belong to a local family that lived in that area long before the romans arrived and the villa was their atempt to follow the fashion of the times...

@producedan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Victor, for your many years of unique drawings that very much contributed to the success of Time Team. R.I.P. kind sir.

@seanpaula8924 Жыл бұрын

Get Phil half in the bag around a camp fire, and I'd bet you're in for some good stories.

@charlie2elk 3 жыл бұрын

SO sad learning of Victors passing... I've enjoyed so many show with his incredible talent... I agree that a coffee table book of his work and his life would be an incredible idea... to go along with my many Time Team books.

@mnichols1979 3 жыл бұрын

I got excited when Tony said they had a week! You got me good.

@dinahjackson8146 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, VICTOR ! ❤ I'll see you on the OTHERSIDE !!! PRAYERS to your family !!! ❤

@helentepper3513 5 ай бұрын

‘…some strange ritual in the back of his Land Rover’ 😂😂😂 I love these guys so f’ing much; was absolutely obsessed with becoming an Archaeologist from the age of like 8-12 because of this series & these people ❤❤❤

@helentepper3513 5 ай бұрын

Ps as a professional graphite artist myself, Victor - my god your drawings inspired SO much and as a child I was absolutely RAPT - a true talent and a legacy of wonder left behind that I’m sure will be treasured for centuries to come ❤

@user-hy7zb2vl3t 3 ай бұрын

@@helentepper3513it really refreshing to hear he inspired your gift.....

@Twmpa 3 жыл бұрын

Time Team would have been very much the poorer without Victor's considerable artistic talents. His superb pictures were always the rich icing on top of the already delicious archaelogical cake that was Time Team. Rest in peace Victor, you will be missed by millions.

@newwavepop 3 жыл бұрын

if i had dug up that ring i think it would have been more than i could handle, i probably would have broken into tears, sobbing like a fool. rest peacefully Victor. thank you for inspiring imaginations.

@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 Жыл бұрын

I find them all the time because I go metal detecting all over British Isles

@helentepper3513 5 ай бұрын

⁠Come to Scotland and take me with you, Knight!!

@allandavis8201 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the team interact with each other and the local archaeologists/local residents, there is a lot of banter and Micky taking, but there is a lot of respect for each other’s opinion and expertise, they really have got teamwork down to a fine art, and then you have Tony, the glue that holds it all together, except in this episode where none of the team seem to be able to make any sense of the site. Thanks for sharing sharing another excellent episode, TimeTeam is a programme that I could never get bored of, thanks again for all the hard work and making lockdown a bit more more tolerable. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 P.S I wonder how long it took the team to fill in all those trenches, a lot longer than it took the archaeologists to dig so many trenches and pits?, I actually feel sorry for that team, or do the archeology team help them?.

@dinerouk 2 жыл бұрын

Were I an archaeologist I would avoid Tony as much as I could!

@tonynorris9139 Жыл бұрын

@@dinerouk He really was a grade A pratt, and proved it constantly.

@Go-Dawgs Жыл бұрын

Tony asked the questions we at home would ask. The whys & where's & whats of every dig. He & Francis Pryor are my favorites.

@stephenwise734 3 жыл бұрын

The pictures that Victor did always put the sites into context, he humanized our ancestors. We saw how they lived and where and how they looked and clothing styles.

@paulcreedy1926 3 жыл бұрын

Tony's very grumpy and sarcastic on this dig, I'm surprised someone didn't slap him !

@josephmiller997 3 жыл бұрын

Tony's job is to play devil's advocate and to represent us. To bring up all the objections that pop into our heads and get the pros to answer them. A job he performed superbly. Love this team.

@suemount6042 3 жыл бұрын

@@josephmiller997 well said

@Fpvfreaky 3 жыл бұрын

Tut poor guy. 😞 r.i.p victor . Sending love to family and close friends at this hard time. 💐

@josephmiller997 3 жыл бұрын

Love Neil, but you can feel the lack of Mick or Francis on this dig. There was a certain gravitas they brought forged in years of experience.

@richardwaldron1684 3 жыл бұрын

haha you had me there Tony at the beginning...A whole week, wow this will interesting. You big joker you...

@zanneBC 3 жыл бұрын

Great adventure. RIP Victor. You brought the vision to life for those of us at home.

@jaytay8637 3 жыл бұрын

I always needed Victor to make it real and bring everything to life, great loss.

@tubularap 3 жыл бұрын

8:55 - Tony: "Why have you put in a trench in here? Desperation, panic, boredom?" Hahaha, just another day in the field with Time Team.

@grimmace9081 3 жыл бұрын

so weird, i was just wondering if his art was available to buy anywhere when I was watching an old TT episode just the other day...always appreciated his contribution....talented

@norinenagle6730 3 жыл бұрын

He is the illustrator of several books and has won awards (Kate Greenaway) for his illustrations.

@adriancarter2863 3 жыл бұрын

@@norinenagle6730 Apparently, did a lot of the illustrations in the ‘Reader’s Digest’ according to Tim Taylor (Series Producer).

@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 Жыл бұрын

@@adriancarter2863 Readers digest wow I remember that wonder if they are still going??

@paulrawnsley3963 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this episode when it first aired. I couldn't help but laugh, while rewatching it now, how much Mick would have told Tony off for forgetting the very first thing about archaeology - don't chase the building, decode what you find. Tony going on about the villa would have irritated Mick no end. Neil showed no end of patience logically placing the story of the site together and showed the deterministic qualities of a great archaeologist.

@megelizabeth9492 11 ай бұрын

Granted, I think Tony enjoyed trying to wind them up a bit as well.

@d.phalajivin9024 3 жыл бұрын

My condolences to Victor's family. I follow Time Team just to see his admirable drawings.

@IckyNeko 2 жыл бұрын

Victor really was a rare gem. I was amazed at his forensic facial reconstruction on the Leper Hospital episode.

@willjones7132 3 жыл бұрын

I hope his drawings are in places they can be enjoyed.

@allandavis8201 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking, I would like it if they were to sell prints of his totally original and unique artwork, as a lot of commenters have said, his drawings brought the whole story to life, at least in my minds eye they did. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@michaelgilday 3 жыл бұрын

This is Time Team and the archaeology is important as are those who are interpreting it. I would not normally have a bone to pick with the way Time Team is presented; but this had too much of Tony Robinsons piss taking, which on reflection spoilt this episode. It used to be more balanced when Mick Aston was explaining and a balance to Robinson, but in this episode there was no one to counter him and this needs addressing when the new venture comes to fruition.

@JorisKoolen 3 жыл бұрын

Oh here comes Ior!

@MJG70 3 жыл бұрын

Classic Time Team. brilliant! Renew the series!

@danielnystrom7310 3 жыл бұрын

Vila i frid Victor ( rest in peace Victor) you will be missed. Have a drink with Mick and Robin, wherever you guys are ❤

@sneakerburner7868 3 жыл бұрын

Rest if peace Victor. Your illustrations helped much in bringing the past to life.

@christophloewen174 3 жыл бұрын

Very Sorry to hear of Victor’s passing. He was instrumental in putting substance on the ruins of long lost buildings, lives and whole communities. I wish I had just 1/10th of his talent!

@jeremypearson6852 2 жыл бұрын

I’m catching up on TT since I moved from the UK to the US before the program began. I’ve watched a number of episodes on KZfaq especially this past week. I miss the UK history that most people who live there take for granted. Enjoy it while you have access to it.

@elizabethshaw734 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't end after the 3 days. If something Superior and important is found archaeologists keep working on that area. :-)

@TimL1980 2 жыл бұрын

What's the mystery about the number of coins lost in that field? Kids get excited when they near an icecream factory! They loose the odd coin... 😁

@casfacto 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many miles Phil has on his trowel.

@mikecook8712 3 жыл бұрын

Victor inspired me as a child to draw... Its so sad to hear of his passing... But whether he knew it or not he was a great inspiration...

@remcovisser3732 2 ай бұрын

Every time Tony gets my with the introduction... 'This time we have a week...'😂😂😂

@BryonLape 3 жыл бұрын

I find it quite interesting how on some Roman sites, they dig 6 inches and find things. In other fields, they have to dig 6 feet.

@jennl8985 3 жыл бұрын

Why would the photograph and the finds spreadsheets not be used before day two?

@elizabethelliott3175 2 жыл бұрын

"But it's a GOOD ditch, Tony!" :))

@readmycomment3157 3 жыл бұрын

By capturing the lives of our ancestors on paper Victor has immortalised his own legacy too.

@annemarcoux-falzano7915 3 жыл бұрын

What a tremendous loss. A great talent RIP

@munromark1400 3 жыл бұрын

John always saves the day.

@marcusalford1750 3 жыл бұрын

Rip victor condolences to his family and friends 😢

@miramira2723 2 жыл бұрын

Tony on every roman episodes: Where's my villa?

@mariansmith7694 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful artist here.

@CAP198462 3 жыл бұрын

goodbye Victor. Hist artistic ability knew few limits. He painted, carved stone, carved wax, and sketched in all types of weather on all sorts of sites.

@marcusalford1750 3 жыл бұрын

Time team classic hit 100k subs congratulations 👏👏👏

@N1RKW 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about Victor's passing. His artwork seemed like an intrinsic part of this show, and both he and his artwork will be missed by many.

@MajorHavoc214 3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday, I found six arrowheads and three scrapers before it snowed eight inches on my property in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

@chasemurraychristopherdola7108 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s very interesting and it’s interesting to me because at Devil’s Den which is located on the Gettysburg battlefield some people found Arrowheads of different sizes and tomahawks

@chasemurraychristopherdola7108 3 жыл бұрын

@horexrebell100 then how do you pick up arrowheads in Germany

@Schmorgus 3 жыл бұрын

@@chasemurraychristopherdola7108 You get the proper education and then papers, in order to have the legal right to disturb possible archeological remains. People don't seem to understand that picking up visible things might ruin a lot of "hidden" archeology...

@chasemurraychristopherdola7108 3 жыл бұрын

@@Schmorgus oh okay that makes more sense to me now

@faithlesshound5621 3 жыл бұрын

@horexrebell100 So would "metal detectorists" not be encouraged in Germany?

@coppertopv365 3 жыл бұрын

RIP VICTOR Thank You, Sir ..may god bless your family and friends.. my condolences, and prayers to those who knew him best.

@Sinvisigoth 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I'm able to watch this video. The vast majority of your videos tell me they're not available in my country. I'm in Dorset....

@MontyCantsin5 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Victor Ambrus.

@bomberdore3499 Жыл бұрын

You had me with the whole week line

@Exitlad27 3 жыл бұрын

This was a good episode, I enjoyed watching this one.

@patton303 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing I don’t enjoy about this show is how easily frustrated and impatient Tony is. If I found even a single Roman coin, I’d be ecstatic. Let alone finding a whole villa. And here in the USA we have very few artifacts that are over a couple hundred years old. Finding 2000 year old archaeology is incredible.

@IreneWY 2 жыл бұрын

Not in Europe. That stuff is in every back yard. Our friend in Italy found Etruscan caves in his garden. No one even bother to investigate 😂