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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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
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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
Upcoming repeats
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).