Detectorists - box set review

This gentle tale of treasure-hunting folk struck TV gold.

Mackenzie Crook on creating Detectorists

Mackenzie Crook talks about writing, performing and creating BBC Four's Detectorists.

The best new comedy you've probably not seen

The BBC have recently confirmed a second series which I'm chuffed about and I hope more will start raving about this new comedy and I hope more people unearth this hidden gem.

Mackenzie Crook was 'very nervous' about directing

The 43-year-old wrote, starred in and directed BBC Four's Detectorists and told Digital Spy that he would be keen to direct again.

Mackenzie Crook writes to metal detecting forum

I'm thrilled that metal detectorists themselves gave the show a chance, enjoyed it and could relate to the situations and characters. Even though the show had to appeal to a wide audience, it's been the views of the detectorists that have been most interesting to me.

Mackenzie Crook interview

I'm always thinking of ideas and trying to keep writing.

Series one of Mackenzie Crook's brooding sitcom bows out tonight, with Crook's character Andy vowing to quit the metal detecting game in order to win back girlfriend Becky. Predictably, it doesn't last long, especially since the high-stakes land at Bishop's Farm has been deserted by the police excavators, leaving the amateur detectorists to have another root around for their fortune. Meanwhile, Lance (Toby Jones) sees the light regarding his ex-wife, and a treasure-related revelation leaves the door for a second series wide open.

Radio Times review

Before this utterly charming series had even begun, headlines were written about the show belittling metal-detecting. Nothing could be further from the truth. The pastime was more of a peg on which to hang a sitcom about people, a celebration of the rural pace of life. It's gathered momentum and confidence as it's gone on, with characters we really care about.

Whether or not the series is recommissioned, the appropriately poetic ending has a "just right" feel to it, and it's better the more you think about it. For Mackenzie Crook, as star, writer and director, Detectorists has been a quiet but unequivocal triumph.

Why it's great that Detectorists will be back

Ben Dowell salutes a BBC Four series which was both touching and funny - and will be coming back for a second run following tonight's on-air announcement.