Time Team unit manager Mak Knighton

Mak Knighton is the unit manager for the Time Team shoots. His is one of those names you see in the end titles, but what does he actually do?

'The unit manager's job is a combination of roles,' says Mak. 'I can cover a bit of assistant director, locations manager and production manager all in the same day. To start off with, I work with the researchers to get to grips with the archaeology and history of the site. Then I become the main point of contact with the landowner. I need to ascertain where we can locate everything on site and generally make sure the logistics are all sorted out. That can include everything from finding water to hiring a crane. The best parts of my job include meeting so many people, travelling all over the country and learning so much about archaeology. Time Team is also like a big family and that makes it even better.'

Hear Mak Knighton talking about his work.

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