Dear Tim and the Time Team Digital Team,

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Lee Brady, and I am the organizer behind the original #DIG4MICK campaign, which gathered nearly 10,000 fan signatures following Mick Aston's passing.

Back then, we tried to pressure mainstream TV executives to celebrate Mick's legacy. Today, I am incredibly inspired by what you have built independently. By stepping away from network formatting and embracing Patreon, you have returned to the pure, landscape archaeology that Mick championed.

Because Time Team is now entirely fan-funded and creatively independent, I am reaching out on behalf of our original 10,000-strong community to formally propose a landmark project: The #DIG4MICK Memorial Special.

We would love to collaborate with you to champion a dedicated, flagship Patreon special designed to celebrate Mick’s enduring influence on the show. Our community’s vision includes:

A Classic 3-Day Format: A major milestone excavation at a site that perfectly reflects Mick’s archaeological philosophies.

Hosted by Sir Tony Robinson: Capitalising on Tony's fantastic return for recent specials to front this deeply personal tribute.

A Generational Reunion: A celebratory bridge between the brilliant new crew and the show’s legacy. We would love to see current regulars joined on-site by absolute icons like Phil Harding and Francis Pryor, alongside other retired cast members appearing as special guest consultants or evening panel experts to share their wisdom (without the physical toll of full-time digging).

The fan community is ready to rally behind this. We want to use our platform to actively drive engagement, boost Patreon support, and help fund the logistics necessary to make this specific tribute a reality.

Thank you for keeping Mick's standard alive in everything you do. I would love to discuss how we can work together to bring the #DIG4MICK vision to life for the Patreon era.

Warmest regards,

Lee Brady

Founder, #DIG4MICK Campaign

https://www.facebook.com/RipMickAston

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P.S the powers that be can contact me on leelad03@hotmail.com