Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC
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.
Streaming rank this week: 307
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook), Lance Stater (Toby Jones)
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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 3rd October 2014 | 1:30am | BBC4 |
| Monday 6th October 2014 | 10:55pm | BBC4 |
| Thursday 24th September 2015 | 11:00pm | BBC4 |
| Monday 15th May 2017 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Saturday 14th September 2019 | 10:30pm | BBC4 |
| Wednesday 1st January 2020 | 12:10am | BBC4 |
| Friday 16th September 2022 | 9:00pm | Drama |
| Tuesday 3rd January 2023 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Tuesday 15th August 2023 | 1:35am | Drama |
| Monday 2nd October 2023 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 3rd October 2023 | 1:40am | Gold |
| Thursday 4th January 2024 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 5th January 2024 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 9th March 2024 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 10th March 2024 | 12:40am | Gold |
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.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Gerard Horan (Terry).
The Holy Grail
Andy thinks he may have found the location of a Saxon hoard.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Mackenzie Crook (Andy Stone) & Toby Jones (Lance Stater).