The Ness of Brodgar: Uncovering the Heart of Neolithic Orkney | Time Team Special

Join us July 18th at 7pm BST for the Youtube Premiere of our latest episode, or head over to our Patreon now to watch the full episode ad free. https://www.patreon.com/TimeTeamOfficial Narrated by Sir Tony Robinson, Time Team’s John Gater revisits the spectacular remains of a neolithic ceremonial centre of epic proportions at the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney, for the final 2 weeks of 20 years of excavations. The discovery was in part down to John when he undertook a geophysical survey in 2002 at the Ness of Brodgar which revealed a huge complex of monumental Neolithic buildings from the centuries around 3000BC. Site Directors Nick Card, Prof Mark Edmonds and Anne Mitchell take John on an emotional journey through the two decades of work and he witnesses some extraordinary finds which are unearthed in the final moments of the dig. John decides to finish the way he started and undertakes a new survey with SUMO GeoSurveys and GuidelineGeo, with extraordinary results. Without parallel in Atlantic Europe, the site’s three hectares are filled with huge stone structures containing spectacular finds. These made the Ness one of the most important archaeological sites in the world today, changing our understanding of Neolithic Orkney and shining a new light on the prehistory of northern Europe. Music Paul Greedus (Original Theme) Steve Day Jas Morris Artlist.io Kati Rán (from the album ‘Sála’ (Svart Records Worldwide) Bára Bósi Sátta Kólga 16 Hrönn Bloobylgje SaltifishfortyDanielle and Keith: composed by Brian Cromarty and Douglas Montgomery The Chair Wee Davie - composed by Gavin Firth Keengalee - composed by Kris Drever and Brian Cromarty Graham Rorie  The Haven (PRS/MCPS) Gnoss  The Duchess - (composed by Connor Sinclair, Graham Rorie, Aidan Moodie & Craig Baxter) Christine's - (composed by Connor Sinclair, Graham Rorie, Aidan Moodie & Craig Baxter) ** 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