Tony Robinson 'frustrated' after Channel 4 axes Time Team
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.TV star Tony Robinson has admitted Channel 4's decision to axe its archaeology series Time Team has left him "frustrated".
The show, which has been exported to more than 36 countries, comes to an end this month after almost 20 years.
Robinson, 66, who shot to fame as Baldrick in Blackadder, told the Radio Times: "I'm quite philosophical. They've treated me pretty well." But he later said: "I am a bit frustrated."
He said that, with repeats, more people watch Time Team than ever before, while the "the series we've just made is one of the best".
Time Team's discoveries have included the remains of the first Spitfire to be shot down during the Battle of Britain and a chieftain's brooch in the centre of a Viking Boat Burial in Scotland.
But ratings are reported to have dropped in recent years for the programme, which once pulled in an audience of 2.5 million.
Channel 4 said that further one-off specials are planned and the series will continue to be repeated across both More4 and Channel 4.
PA
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments