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Season 1 – Detectorists

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Andy and Lance are friends who share a passion for metal detecting. Although they act like an old married couple -- griping at each other -- there is a true bond between the two, and they have a common dream: finding a priceless collection of items that would cement their place in detecting history. Greed, betrayal and redemption are among the emotions experienced as Andy and Lance, along with their eccentric friends in the Danebury Metal Detecting Club, go in search of the big find that has eluded them to this point. The sitcom is written and directed by co-star Mackenzie Crook.

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Critics Consensus

Below Detectorists pleasant hilarity is a wealth of emotional riches, unearthed by Toby Jones and MacKensize Crook's endearing chemistry.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian ...one of the best, if zaniest comedies of recent times... Mar 28, 2020 Full Review Tim Dowling Guardian Detectorists is what might be called a gentle comedy, if the adjective didn't imply a lack of bite and sophistication... it manages to capture the pathetic spite of detectorist territorial disputes without compromising the dignity of its main characters. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian We're talking nerds, and nerdy male friendship, midlife crises, all that. But it's sharp, nicely observed, good to look at, with lovely understated performances from Crook and Toby Jones. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Kevin Heaney PopMatters The comedy series Detectorists turns a humble hobby into a humorous meditation on Englishness that even Thomas Hardy would enjoy. Apr 25, 2023 Full Review Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Detectorists, is a triumph of beautiful writing and characters with real depth and humanity to them. Aug 20, 2021 Full Review Kayla Cobb Decider This sitcom following the ambitions and loves of the Danebury Metal Detecting Club (DMDC) proves that there can be drama, romance, and comedy in everything. Dec 3, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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pe r absolute fabulous and fresh Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Audience Member All three seasons are very good. Very cozy and at times funny series about amateur detectorists Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Dakota W The most delightful engaging series I've watched in a long long time. The characters are knowable enough that you care about them. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Dee M Wonderful tv, I would love to see a fourth series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Joe H Brilliant, by every measure. TV gold. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review Ethan T Amazing characters, scenery, music, dry humour, and finding beauty in the mundane. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mackenzie Crook

Andy

Toby Jones

Lance

Rachael Stirling

Becky

Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Sophie

Lucy Benjamin

Maggie

Mackenzie Crook

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 2014 Buttons Lance and Andy embark on a journey of a lifetime. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 2014 Mole Lance and Andy seek out a mole in their ranks as they search for the Holy Grail of metal detecting. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2014 Buried Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2014 Power Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter winner-takes-all scramble for presidential power. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2014 Dirty Smears Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 2014 Hole A huge hole has been excavated and police are looking into it; Larry Bishop's invisible dogs have disappeared; Andy and Lance have a chance to discover their hearts' true desire. Details

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Season Info

Director
Mackenzie Crook
Screenwriter
Mackenzie Crook
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 2, 2014