Detectorists
- TV sitcom
- BBC Four / BBC Two
- 2014 - 2022
- 20 episodes (3 series)
Sitcom about metal detecting enthusiasts. Stars Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones. Also features Rachael Stirling, Gerard Horan, Pearce Quigley, Divian Ladwa, Laura Checkley and more.
- Series 3, Episode 2 repeated Thursday 29th May at 10pm on BBC2
Streaming rank this week: 313
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Following a chance encounter with a young history student, Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. All they need to do is get permission from the local landowner, the mad one who is rumoured to have done away with his wife.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 2nd October 2014
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Four
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Mackenzie Crook | Andy Stone |
| Toby Jones | Lance Stater |
| Rachael Stirling | Becky |
| Gerard Horan | Terry |
| Pearce Quigley | Russell |
| Divian Ladwa | Hugh |
| Laura Checkley | Louise |
| Orion Ben | Varde |
| Sophie Thompson | Sheila |
| Aimee-Ffion Edwards | Sophie |
| Lucy Benjamin | Maggie |
| David Sterne | Larry Bishop |
| Adam Riches | Tony |
| Mackenzie Crook | Writer |
| Mackenzie Crook | Director |
| Adam Tandy | Producer |
| Kristian Smith | Executive Producer |
| Jonno Richards | Executive Producer |
| Lisa Thomas | Executive Producer |
| Alan Marke | Executive Producer |
| Jim Reid | Executive Producer |
| Colin Fair | Editor |
| Sam Harley (as Samantha Harley) | Production Designer |
| Johnny Flynn | Composer |
| Dan Michaelson | Composer |
Videos
What you got?
Lance may have found something... or maybe not.
Featuring: Mackenzie Crook (Andy Stone) & Toby Jones (Lance Stater).
Buttons versus coins
Terry presents a thrilling slide show about detecting buttons.
Featuring: Gerard Horan (Terry).
The Holy Grail
Andy thinks he may have found the location of a Saxon hoard.
Featuring: Mackenzie Crook (Andy Stone) & Toby Jones (Lance Stater).