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.
- Series 2, Christmas Special repeated Monday 2nd December at 10:20pm on Gold
Streaming rank this week: 324
Press clippings Page 8
Detectorists returns to unearth more comic gold: review
It's almost compulsory in Detectorists reviews to say the show unearthed comic gold. Indeed it did. If you're yet to join the DMDC (Danebury Metal Detecting Club), treat yourself. Treasures await.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 8th November 2017Detectorists is an utter joy
Detectorists is an absolute televisual treasure. I'm delighted that Series 3 is here.
Sarah Kennedy, The Custard TV, 8th November 2017Detectorists feature
Earlier this year, Mackenzie Crook found gold. In an inevitable piece of life imitating art, the creator of the Bafta-winning sitcom Detectorists has taken up metal detecting. He now owns an XP Deus and goes out searching on a piece of farmland, where he turned up a piece of ancient gold jewellery.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 7th November 2017Preview: Detectorists series 3
The third series of Detectorists starts Wednesday 8th November on BBC Four. Here are Sophie's thoughts on the opening episode...
Sophie Davies, The Velvet Onion, 7th November 2017Mackenzie Crook interview
Mackenzie Crook on Detectorists, his man cave and alternatives to toxic masculinity.
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 6th November 2017Detectorists reviewed by an actual metal detectorist
I am a massive fan of the show. For the first time ever a TV show has captured the true UK detecting experience - good and bad.
Gary Blackwell, i Newspaper, 15th May 2017Detectorists Series 3 confirmed
BBC Four has confirmed a third series of Detectorists, the sitcom about a group of treasure hunters written by and starring Mackenzie Crook.
British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2017Mrs Brown's Boys named best sitcom since 2000
Mrs Brown's Boys has come top of the Radio Times poll to name the best British TV sitcom broadcast since the year 2000.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2016Radio Times launches a poll to name the best sitcom since 2000
Radio Times has launched a poll to name the best British TV sitcom broadcast since the year 2000. There are 40 shows in the shortlist.
British Comedy Guide, 19th July 2016Detectorists won't be coming back this year
Fans of Detectorists, the Bafta-winning Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones BBC4 metal detecting comedy, may have a bit of a wait for a third series. Creator (and director) Crook is currently still thinking about making another chunk of the comedy.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 11th April 2016