
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.
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Special

The Danebury Metal Detecting Club is in trouble; developers are sniffing around, and after losing out on a big finder's fee, the club is going to need a miracle to help save their beloved scout hall. So when Lance manages to secure a permission to search ten acres of prime, undetected land, it looks like things could be on the up. But when a mysterious relic is unearthed, Lance breaks protocol, threatening his friendship with Andy and the future of the DMDC.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 26th December 2022
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 75 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 |
Simon Farnaby | Art |
Paul Casar | Paul |
Rebecca Callard | Toni |
Colin Michael Carmichael | Alan Chub |
Matt Weyland | Kevin |
Asa Wallace | Stan |
Keith Gilmore | Craig |
Alice Roberts (as Professor Alice Roberts) | Self |
Mackenzie Crook | Writer |
Toby Jones | Writer (Additional Material) |
Ben Willbond | Script Editor |
Mackenzie Crook | Director |
Gill Isles | Producer |
Lisa Thomas | Executive Producer |
Alan Marke | Executive Producer |
Jim Reid | Executive Producer |
Sara Huxley | Line Producer |
Chelsea Chandler | Executive Post Producer |
Colin Fair | Editor |
Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
Jackie Vernon | Costume Designer |
Johnny Flynn | Composer |
Dan Michaelson | Composer |
Jeff Sherriff | Production Designer |
Nick Brown | Director of Photography |
Nicola Coleman | Make-up Designer |
Lavinia Tyler | Graphics |
Matt Bell | 1st Assistant Director |