Mackenzie Crook
- 52 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director and executive producer
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The Detectorists are back for a Christmas special
Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on an "un-turndownable job", Roman gold, real treasure and the superpower of kindness...
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 13th December 2022Detectorists returning only to end for good?
Detectorists is returning for an extended Christmas episode but Andy and Lance fall out and the future of the Danebury Metal Detecting Club is in jeopardy.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022Mackenzie Crook: 'Detectorists and folkies are not so different'
The Unthanks folk-singing sisters and the writer and actor Mackenzie Crook explain why they were a natural fit for Worzel Gummidge.
The Times, 15th October 2022Feature-length Detectorists special commissioned
Acclaimed comedy Detectorists is to return to screens for a feature-length special later in 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022Mackenzie Crook interview
"I don't know if I am an optimist. I know there are lots of things in the world that wind me up."
Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 28th December 2021Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers review
Mackenzie Crook's lovely reimagining invites tired, spirit-crushed grownups to embrace nature and change their lives for the better.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 28th December 2021Mackenzie Crook interview
'Worzel Gummidge would give Extinction Rebellion the thumbs up'.
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 27th December 2021Mackenzie Crook interview
"The Office was a document of its time - those things couldn't be said anymore."
Alexandra Pollard, The Independent, 26th December 2021Mackenzie Crook wants to cast Office stars in Gummidge
After shooting to fame 20 years ago, the stars of The Office have all gone their separate ways - with plenty of success. But Mackenzie Crook would love to bring Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant back together on his own baby, Worzel Gummidge.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 4th November 2021Detectorists' Mackenzie Crook & Toby Jones reunite in Worzel Gummidge
Detectorists duo Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones are reuniting in the second series of Worzel Gummidge.
British Comedy Guide, 10th September 2021