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: 303
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Series 2, Episode 1
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Veronica (Diana Rigg), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)
Andy's been thinking about internet dating. Not for him, but for his friend Lance who's still not over the departure of his ex-wife. A mysterious stranger arrives to tempt the Danebury Metal Detecting Club in more ways than one.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 29th October 2015
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Four
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 30th October 2015 | 1:35am | BBC4 |
| Monday 16th November 2015 | 11:15pm | BBC4 |
| Tuesday 27th June 2017 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Saturday 28th September 2019 | 10:30pm | BBC4 |
| Friday 7th October 2022 | 9:00pm | Drama |
| Monday 20th February 2023 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Wednesday 23rd August 2023 | 1:40am | Drama |
| Tuesday 10th October 2023 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 11th October 2023 | 12:35am | Gold |
| Friday 12th January 2024 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 16th March 2024 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 17th 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 |
| Diana Rigg | Veronica |
| Daniel Donskoy | Peter |
| Sean Buckley | Monk |
| 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 |
| Harvey Robinson | Composer |
Videos
Detectorists: Series 2 Trailer
Detectorists is back. Series 2 starts a whole year on. Lance is lovelorn after the departure of his ex-wife, but just maybe he is about to surprise everybody with a new relationship. Meanwhile Andy and Becky are now proud parents.
Featuring: Mackenzie Crook (Andy Stone), Toby Jones (Lance Stater), Rachael Stirling (Becky), Simon Farnaby (Art) & Paul Casar (Paul).
Baby milk
Lance offers to feed baby Stanley for Andy.
Featuring: Mackenzie Crook (Andy Stone) & Toby Jones (Lance Stater).