Detectorists
Series Overview
The lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to disturb the tedium by unearthing the fortune of a lifetime.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 18 Episodes
30 min per episode
2014 – 2017
Premiered: Thu, Oct 2, 2014
Mackenzie CrookLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
“There's something about karma going on” is Lance's wise observation, and there certainly seems to be something in the air. They have one last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Perfect time for a rally.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Detectorists TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-02
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mackenzie Crook
Mackenzie Crook
Dan Michaelson, Johnny Flynn
Colin Fair
Gill Isles, Lisa Thomas, Alan Marke, Jim Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Gill Isles
Producer
Mackenzie Crook
Writer
Mackenzie Crook
Director
Colin Fair
Editor
Dan Michaelson
Original Music Composer
Johnny Flynn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Detectorists about?
The lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to disturb the tedium by unearthing the fortune of a lifetime.
How many seasons does Detectorists have?
Detectorists comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Detectorists?
Key cast members in Detectorists include Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling, Gerard Horan, Divian Ladwa.
Who created or directed Detectorists?
Detectorists was developed and directed by Mackenzie Crook.