Well?” demands Michael. “Where are they then?” “Where are what?” says ‘‘ Will, puzzled. “The sunflowers!” chirps W Emma. “It’s Vincent and the Doctor,” says Chris, “and we know you like to / get into the theme of the episode when you come round.” Will shrugs. “There’s a tub of Flora spread in the fridge – put it out on the coffee table if you’re that bothered.” Michael huffs. “People just aren’t putting the effort into the Time Team that they used to. Is it any wonder we only came 10th in the DWM reader survey this year?” Will grins. “Still smashed the crossword though, didn’t we?” The team whoop and high five each other in a most unseemly manner, as the real action starts in a very familiar-looking wheatfield. “The style of painting is instantly recognisable. And I’m rubbish at art,” admits Will. “Is that an invisible something making crop circles?”
A golden frame appears around the scene, and we’re transported forward 100 years to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, where Vincent van Gogh’s painting now hangs.
“What a clever cut – and a surprise appearance by Bill Nighy as the curator!” cheers Michael.