As soon as the music starts, it's like my whole body goes "aaaaahhhhh" in a big sigh as I settle down to a world of simple, smooth viewing. It's the best show and i love everything about it. Please never stop!

@neilgarvey2201

8 ай бұрын

Completely agree. I've had Covid the last 2 weeks and rewatched the 3 series. Was a balm for the soul.

@MrMarky2000

3 ай бұрын

Totally feel the same about it. If I've had a rough day just put this on and straight away everything is OK 😊

The Detecorists is the most wonderful series I have watched. It is therapy for the soul.

@djw8133

Жыл бұрын

Takes me back to better, more innocent times. Pure craft at it's very best.

@RobMacKendrick

Жыл бұрын

It's a feast of brilliant. Everything -- writing, directing, cast, performances, cinematography, locations -- everything is sharp as a razor. I loved being taken up into that world with each episode. And such genius humour. It's like a symphony.

@craigwilliams7323

Жыл бұрын

Jaundice and murphly

@canturgan

Жыл бұрын

I love the gentle pace of the show. Great actors, great story, funny dialogue, likeable characters (even Simon & Garfunkel), brilliant.

@ajs41

Жыл бұрын

Haven't watched it yet.

First television I have ever watched where I felt I wanted to shake the writers hand and thank him for what he has done.

@TheJDWay

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Same here.

Put simply, Detectorists is absolutely wonderful on all levels: the writing, the directing, the acting, the characters (there are no bad characters, even the bad guys are good guys) the whole thing has a laid back vibe to it; during lockdown (and I know this sounds a little sad) I watched all three series around half a dozen times and was elated to discover a Christmas 2022 special was on the cards. I'd love a fourth series, I really would, because there's something spiritual, something calming, it's a joy to watch and it really makes me feel good.

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Nothing sad about having good taste and being healed and uplifted through lockdown by such a magnificent series!!

@justwilliamcatapultpoacher2275

Жыл бұрын

During lockdown wandering around an empty field on your own with a metal detector was against the rules, think about how stupid that was, we must never forget what they did to the world population. There never was an "emergency", yet many people are still believers, but there IS an ongoing campaign to remove freedoms and control every aspect of our lives. " Get the coil to the soil" while you still can.......

@Ed-Mace

3 ай бұрын

I agree. When I first laid eyes upon the 2 antagonists, I immediately thought...Simon and Garfunkel and when they ever played a few bars of their music, I cracked up! The writing is so clever. I'm trying to find the 75 minute "final" episode after it was decided not to have a 4th season. Would you know where I can find it?

@danpalmer7676

2 ай бұрын

I think there is plenty of scope for a 4th 5th and 6th series.It would be cool to see more of the other characters too. The one character i felt a bit sorry for was Sophie.Certainly didn't deserve that pint over her head :)

For those of you *just* discovering The Detectorists welcome to the joy.

After twenty years living in Ontario 🇨🇦, binge-watching all three seasons this weekend was like being wrapped in a fluffy blanket of Englishness 😍

@pisswobble1571

6 ай бұрын

Ooooh.. Mate ❤

I love Rachel Stirling’s voice. It is so like her late, beautiful mother, Diana Rigg’s voice. A fabulous programme. Long may it last. Have loved reading all of the comments on here. ❤

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

You're right, a gorgeous, distinctive voice, with a catch in it.

@TrevorDennis100

9 күн бұрын

Good gracious. It really is.

I only became aware of Detectorists three days ago when it popped up on my FaceBook feed. I have now watched all three series and the post-series 2 Christmas special. They are all wonderfully written, delightfully acted and beautifully filmed.

@scotlandsbest3981

Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend you go watch them again. You might be surprised that some small jokes have passed you by first time out.

@toolarmy46and2

Жыл бұрын

@@scotlandsbest3981 I did and you are right. Not just small jokes, but little details here and there that were missed on first viewing. The 'Christmas' Special was a pure delight. I guess I'm just going to have to watch that one all over agin too. 😁

@karllawrence4163

Жыл бұрын

3rd series ??where can i find it

@scotlandsbest3981

Жыл бұрын

@@karllawrence4163 Amaxon prime and youtube available to buy i believe.

@scotlandsbest3981

Жыл бұрын

@@belmontbanks Yeah nice one. I got that on fourth watch. Unbelievable! Peters and Lee on 3rd. So many it's brilliantly written.

The most beautiful programme on TV. Wonderful arc of story, driven along by a brilliant script. Superbly cast. Inspired acting. Apparently effortless direction. A hymn to humanity and nature. The Christmas special was no exception. (Art Garfunkel lookalike: "Sheila, you're breaking my heart." Andy: "You're shaking my confidence daily." Priceless.)

@LexTNeville

Жыл бұрын

A hymn to humanity and nature - aptly put!

@RobMacKendrick

Жыл бұрын

The relentless Simon and Garfunkel gags -- verbal, visual, musical -- are just fabulous. Having grown up in the 70s, and a big S&G fan besides, they have me wiping my eyes with laughter ever time.

@stevenwild39

9 ай бұрын

It really is just a kind, heartwarming show. Exactly what there should be more of in life, but sadly isn't.

The one I watched where the falconer's whistle is found, and the years of the changing landscape roll back to when the coins were buried, with the Unthanks Magpie song playing absolutely gave me chills and I knew this would be a very special series.

@mandst5466

Жыл бұрын

The Unthanks are truly wonderful aren’t they !

@marcomesenti6989

4 ай бұрын

Agreed....great episode & loved the present into past roll..outstanding

I am a detectorist, and love the show. Many of us use the jokes in our detecting life. Can't wait for more.

@TonyFisherPuzzles

Жыл бұрын

The only portrayal of detectorists that doesn't annoy detectorists.

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

That's lovely to know!

@lostinfens

Жыл бұрын

So you're a metal detector then? 😀

@j9lorna

11 ай бұрын

What ya got?

@marcomesenti6989

4 ай бұрын

I want to take the hobby up after watching all 3 series 3 times. I've spent my entire life walking around looking at the ground finding things so why not get into this?!! Any help would be very appreciated 💯

I was lucky enough to spend a day with the crew and cast filming on the Christmas special. Mackenzie was nothing like I expected, a real down to earth chap and I spent 20 minutes chatting to him about the process of writing it and producing it. I told him how my other half was sceptical about it but after one episode was totally hooked because of his amazing writing. He was truly appreciative of the reception the programs have been given. At the end of the day I was even officially given a couple of props from the filming!

@canturgan

Жыл бұрын

You lucky boy. I'm jealous.

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

You found your gold!!

@justwilliamcatapultpoacher2275

Жыл бұрын

2 ring pulls , Lilt and Tizer

The perfect show for our troubled times. An escapist antidote to the silliness of our politics and economic situation. Everything about it is good - scripts, cast, location, pace, music and not forgetting the beautiful B roll of wildlife. A celebration of quirky Britishness. I'd love a Detectorists film but I fear it would be taken over by awful American filmmakers and therefore lose its gentle qualities.

@djw8133

Жыл бұрын

Yep, someone would be f******g within the first three minutes, to keep you engaged!? 😞

@alanmatthews9945

Жыл бұрын

@@djw8133 I personally don't find the farming element of Detectorists too distracting.

@djw8133

Жыл бұрын

@@alanmatthews9945 😂

I'm from Maidenhead, UK but have been living in Boise, ID in the USA for almost a decade now. Every time I feel homesick, I put on an episode of Detectorists and it transports me right back. Such a warm, well written and shot programme.

For those that haven't given this series a look yet, do so, it is wonderful. The directing and casting excellent. The story lines are beautifully written poignant and funny. We all have our individual reason why a given thing appeals to us, for me what shines through is Mackenzie's humility, both his real life character, the character he plays and those he has cast. The above footage reinforces that, but it was evident from the first minutes of episode one. This like a classic novel will be returned to often.. Thank you.

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Lovely comments - humility, like a classic novel - hadn't thought of those points but you're right.

I discovered this series by accident. It completely flew under the radar in the beginning, but I absolutely love it. From all of the characters to the theme tune. It is pure brilliance. Mackenzie and the team should do their dance because this is 24-carat gold.

@TrevorDennis100

9 күн бұрын

Oh yes. I forgot to mention the theme tune. It's a perfect fit for the show, and really quite lovely.

I have been detecting on and off for 30 years plus. This little series of adventures are so closer to the truth than non detectorists probably realise. Just wish i could find something worth mentioning....Wonderful stuff ;0)

Understated comedy perfection. The Exec Producer summed up Detectorists perfectly - the characters aren't yobs, aristocrats, careerists, geniuses, or stupid - just decent people. I'd guess most viewers have most, if not all, of these characteristics. I think that's why it's so popular.

Detectorist has been one of the most refreshing, amusing, honest, clean programmes. I have loved watching the series and have watched it twice. I love the characters and the brilliant script.

Only discovered this series a couple of years ago. It's firmly one of my top 3 TV series ever.

@MargaretMichelle1912

Жыл бұрын

....ah I'm about to watch all the episodes again for the 3rd time 😍

Love, love, love this series! My teenage son loved it too, and we both roared with laughter when we saw Lance sitting bored behind his collection of ‘ring-pulls through the ages’ at the village show. I said ‘I have BEEN to shows like that!’ He said ‘so have I! Most of them organised by YOU!’

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Ha HA! Priceless!

Such a wonderful series. Binged the entire show on iPlayer over the last three days. Can't wait for the Boxing Day Special.

The most watchable show with loveable characters on TV one could wish for. Thumbs up all round for the way they portray our hobby coupled with great script writing, acting and amazing outdoor scenery. Just sheer brilliance! Well done Mackenzie,Toby and all concerned..you deserve all the awards and more👏

Just an old England , feel good show , hope there’s more to come

@Wally-H

Жыл бұрын

Christmas special ahoy

@robalexander8065

Жыл бұрын

Boxing Day on BBC2.

It's brilliant to see the "partner" acts in the cast interact with each other as themselves. The chemistry there is amazing. Your basic team of geniuses.

A series so good that once reaching the end, I just had to go straight back to S1E1 and do it again.

@marcomesenti6989

4 ай бұрын

Same here..I've done it 3 times now going for the 4th!!!👌🏼

Found this by accident and binge watched all 3 seasons was great

@DonBirnam

Жыл бұрын

So fricken good

Love this show, the characters, the actors involved in making it beautiful and the theme song is so perfect and beautiful. I have watched the series with my wife 3 separate times in its entirety. I have heard a movie or long show is in the works and I am so hoping it’s true. This is easily one of our favorite shows and every year or so watch it again for all its beauty and comedy.

@MargaretMichelle1912

Жыл бұрын

Ooo hope you're right 👍🏼😊

A huge Detectorists fan from Scotland.😃💙 I can’t wait for the Special x

I love the show so much. I've watched it 5 times!

Most of us lead unremarkable lives, Mankenzie celebrates the sweetness of some unremarkable lives in this wonderful series that can only be described as a work of love.

I honestly loved this comedy series. Such a nice gentle comedy.

And like Worzel a touch of old English magic weaving through it. Great

@peterowen9183

Жыл бұрын

I love Worzel too, and feel it's very much 'of a piece' with Detectorists. The lingering shots of wildlife, the perfect evocation of a lazy English summer, and, as you say, the feeling that behind the sunshine and laughter, there's something of medieval England and 'the old magic' hanging around to give it a slightly sinister edge. Did you clock the shot of Lance's car in Worzel?

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful phrase, 'a touch of old English magic' :o)

I think this is probably the most enjoyable tv program I’ve ever watched. The storyline, the characters and the acting are sublime.

A beautifully writen and acted series showing how a simple life can be so gratifying and take you places you never dreamed of. Life really doesnt have to be 100 miles an hour to be rewarding. Frienships people, a happy life is all about friendships.

@grumpygiffo8099

Жыл бұрын

Louise you summed it up , it is the simplicity of the characters lives doing not very much in their lives that really works. The show requires no nastiness no sex no violence but I find it a real treat. The characters are all believable and the lead two are absolutely perfect for their roles. Roger

I find it impossible to state why in a way that a critic would, but I just want to register that I loved these series and am a huge fan of Mackenzie in the roles he has played and the genius of his writing. Also as I was born in Essex and lived in Suffolk it's a big nostalgia trip for me. A new series please.

@moonunit2004

Жыл бұрын

same here, I'm from suffolk and I've enjoyed watching it whilst I'm away at uni

Well done, Written like only the UK knows how, just filled with subtle, unspoken meaning, full of humor, sadness, and situations that we can all relate to, about metal detecting, but yet again, actually, nothing to do with it, Brilliant!!!

I feel I’m late to the party but I have watched all the series almost back to back it’s beautifully written I have howled with laughter …the open Mike night ,the car scene over taking the scooter and the Hill street blues comment ! What a quietly amazing show …see you on Tuesday night in the scout hall 😊

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Quietly amazing show - spot on. I'm so enjoying how nice and intelligent all these commentators are up here, too.

The most wonderful most English piece of work I've ever had the pleasure to watch 👏

"I'll be your treasure". This show is a treasure I've just discovered from across the pond in the US. Love it so much and don't understand why only three seasons. I could watch it forever.

If I was ever able to act in a TV show, this is the one I’d want to be in. It’s just beautiful.

Although I have heard of The Detectorists, living in Canada, I have never come across it to watch. I was offered trailers and watched about 8. I am now playing catch up. Great series and such subtle humour and still kind to older detectorists like me. I have a great idea for a cameo, one-off part for me.

@MargaretMichelle1912

Жыл бұрын

Go for it Andrew!!😆

@AndrexT

Жыл бұрын

@@MargaretMichelle1912 In the space of 4 days, I have binge watched Seasons 1 and 2 and am starting Season 3 tonight. Love it.

The music, characters, simplicity, gentle, life affirming nature of the programme is so soothing. It's my go to programme for tough times.

@marcomesenti6989

4 ай бұрын

Just finished watching all 3 series for the 3rd time last night & might even go for another watch of the entire series for the 4th time!!😊😂 Beats watching all the misery of life on other programs..such a calming great show.❤

The most underrated show on TV. Whenever I try to recommend this amazing show to people, I usually get a strange look and a shrug.

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Awwww....poor them! They're walking past gold!

@amazingtheatre1262

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure that it’s underrated it’s just that, exactly like buried treasure, not enough people have come across it yet. It has won several batters and everybody who and lows it rate it highly it just needs more people to find it…

I'm hearing good things about this show think I'll give it ago.

I binged this on Netflix in 2023. Its such a wonderful, soulful feel good show. As soon as the theme song comes on it sends goosebumps . It just feels so comfy cosy to watch. It is actually healing. It keeps you in the moment. Its beautiful. I miss it ❤️

I so love this program. Everyone is fantastic. Can't help but look forward to Sheila's performances too.

I love the character Sheila, such a sweetheart. The whole show is just so good, I wish there was more tv like this show.

Lines such as Sheila's in the pub garden can really grab your heart, and pull. And in another scene, there is softly, lyrically comical genius like "I'm thirty five." "Years of age!?" in the same show. It's astonishing.

A superb show an absolute treasure

Been watching this series over and over, soothes the mind and soul for such a simple life we need.

It was such a relatable series ! Hopeful , lowkey and down to earth , always growing, evolving and moving up !

Detectorists just edge it over ''Sherlock'' for me for my all time (66 years) favourite tv show and there's been a lot of good ones .

I,d struggle to find the words to explain how good this programme is....just watch it , and you'll find out for yourselves.. .you'll not regret it 😉😉

I binged it over Christmas. All series plus 2 specials. Love these special rare pieces that Brits when they do it, do it best.

I've watched the whole series multiple times and still counting! Every time I do, I notice, or pick up, something new.

Once again.....Simply wonderful....

Beautiful- tough times made better by this series - positive tv- thankyou Mc Kenzie and friends x and the theme song is beautiful x

I know people who don't get the humour! Strange! Love the feeling that ancient history is just peeping around the corner. And the last 15 mins or so!! Genius!

On tonight BBC2 at 10.00pm. Watched them all. I will watch it in my warm bed, which for me is a just a relaxing way of enjoying the quality of it with the Suffolk countryside to boot. Quality writing and acting. Superb.

This series is on par with gone fishing by mortimer and whitehouse. And I think what it really hammers home is the beauty that we seem to have lost in the simplicity of genteel and wholesome hobbies like metal detecting, fishing etc

I feel this gem of a series has recently received a huge, new following from people who have only just introduced themselves to it - myself being one of them. After becoming instantly hooked, minutes into the first episode, I couldn't believe I'd gone eight years not being aware of how good this programme is.

All time favorite series. It has soul. I would watch for the theme music alone!

Bloody love it, brings great peace tons of gentle laughs and great joy😊

As a metal detectorist myself , I can really relate to this show. It's a very addictive hobby and I absolutely love it!!

I just love that programme... It is the best thing on television... Without doing an extensive review, it can be summarised with just one word, and that is 'Class'...

I watched this year's Christmas special and was hooked. I am almost caught up now. A wonderful gentle comedy-drama shot in wonderful locations. It makes you appreciate living in the UK

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

Absolutely wonderful, love all the people, watched each episode many times!

Visited all the locations as it’s only 10 miles from us Love to have met the cast there all brilliant. Who comes up with a saying - run it up the flag pole see who salutes it hahah

@twotone3070

Жыл бұрын

It's quite an old 'management speak' saying, it's written in here so that we as, an audience mock 'Terry' for using it.

I absolutely love this programme, it is wonderful! I am so glad it is back!

Brilliant, brilliant! such an excellent story line and cast, everything is right about this wonderful comedy.

Such a beautify made and acted gem of a series - made me feel good and happy

The nicest series that I have ever watched.

I discovered Detectorists just after s1 began, have liked Toby Jones' work. After 1ep I was absolutely hooked. Its best thing that's been on tv (as has also been Mac's revival of Worzel Gummidge ' - much better than the Pertwee era version). Have been trying to get friends and family to watch it. Have had mixed reviews but it's such a beautiful show. And as someone who has a BA + MA in History and been out detectoring many years ago when growing up living on the Isle of Wight and during my time at Durham Uni, I can relate to it. Mac is a genius and the casting is superb

I’m going to have to watch it all again. Looking forward to seeing Toby in Mr Bates in January.

Great video. I have worked on the opposite kind of shows to this. I was an archaeologist on various digs that were featured in documentaries. There was always a bit about the detectorists on site.

MC is an actual metal detectorist himself in real life.

Same man wrote,directed,and started in this ( Mackenxie)..amazing! Ands a great show overall!!! Love it love it ,love it!

In our increasingly strange world,this is brilliant,grounding stuff!!!

Really love the show and it was great to see the characters thank you for making this video

I saw this show the first year it was out and I loved it! I didn't want it to end, but I also absolutely loved the ending. I had only ever seen Mackenzie Crook in Pirates of the Caribbean, and I'm not sure I had ever seen Toby Smith. They weer both perfect for their parts and then to find out the Mackenzie Crook wrote the story !! What a bonus. I think I watched it on Acorn in the US and I no longer have than channel.... I'll search Britbox, Netflix, Prime and see if I can find it anywhere. I'd love to watch it again.

Didn't notice it at first then found it on iPlayer and binge watched it all, wasn't aware McKenzie wrote it.We want more !!!

There is something special about this series.

Really great show hope it comes back for another series soon very funny and sad at the same time.

Brilliant series, beautifully scripted and acted. Gerard Horan is perfect as Terry - admired his work since first seeing him in The Singing Detetctive all those years ago. All the cast are great in their roles.

Detectorists is a fantastically whimsical place to escape to - I love it and its the best comedy on TV - even the theme from Johnny is calming and guides you in to events in a warm meadow in England - love it.

Wonderful really enjoyed all the series and was so pleased to see we had a Christmas Special. Have watched them all again and never get fed up with it.

Love, love, love this series

The Best program on tv…..❤

I just love them all! One of the greatest tv shows ever. Thanks for posting this :)

Absolutely brilliant

I don't want to appear to turn my nose up at the fantastic cast and production, but some of my favourite scenes were the regular inbetweeny ones with the tiny insects in ! hahahahaha No seriously, detectorists is my favourite telly comedy of recent times - Well Done Everybody !!

@Paversongs

Жыл бұрын

Those insects were amazing!! Some of there were like tiny comedy characters, too, just going about their daily business of doing things like eating cakes underneath their clear plastic covers, ha HA!

I love the programme It represent s all that is good about England. I also love how actors actually believe that they work hard. They are so removed from the everyday realities of work, that it has a child like naive charm.

Simply the best ...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Absolutely loved this show. So, so good ❤

Love this show. Wonderful characters.

The best show on TV....period!

Just love these series' nice gentle pace and escape from the world. Naive maybe but I would love to live like this.

Since getting to the end of series 3, I have been watching one video after the other about the show. How it was made, how it was received, and will there be a series 4? I knew from the start of series 2 that I was going to be bereft when I'd seen the last episode, and I was. The acting is so good, and the characters are sympathetic. I grew up in Essex and explored Suffolk and Norfolk most weekends racing motocross bikes (we called it scrambles back then). I have discovered, and been amazed by, finding that is Simon Farnaby's real hair - I'd assumed it was a wig to make his character look weird. I have found that MacKenzie wears hats like Andy's in real life and that Sophie Thompson's real voice is the same as Sheila's. A wonderful program that I will watch again.

I loved hearing from the farmers and the reason for the family living there.