Detectorists: BBC4
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Mackenzie Crook lurks on a detectorists forum and posted a reply.
With apologies to Mackenzie and metaldetectingforum.co.uk - hope they don't mind it shared here.
With apologies to Mackenzie and metaldetectingforum.co.uk - hope they don't mind it shared here.
detectorists forum said:
Mole.
Thanks for your email and your kind words about the tv series.
I have to admit that, in a rather cowardly fashion, I have been keeping an eye on the forum but I’ve never actually posted.
I wanted to avoid getting personally involved in a discussion but I couldn’t resist having a look at what those in the metal detecting community were saying. Sorry if that’s a bit creepy.
I’ve been blown away by the response Detectorists has got on the forum and I’d really like to thank people who’ve posted positive feedback.
I know when the show was first announced a few people were understandably nervous that it would be an ill-researched parody of the hobby. Where people are passionate about something they have a right to be protective of it too.
But, as I said early on, I only ever intended it to be an affectionate and realistic (almost) look at a fascinating pastime.
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.
I wanted to make the detecting bits of the film as accurate as possible but without getting bogged down in details that would bore non-hobbyists.
I too, wince every time I see Lance throw down his CTX at the end of episode 1. But it was the only take we had from that angle. I hadn’t noticed Toby mistreating his machine until I got into the editing suite otherwise I would have had strong words.
We heard this week that the BBC would like a second series next year which is fantastic news.
I’ll get writing and I hope you enjoy the second series as much as you’ve seemed to enjoy the first.
I’ll continue, if you don’t mind, not to post on the forum. (You might want to set up a separate, hidden forum where you don’t feel you’re being watched).
But please feel free to post any or all of this letter on the site.
Thanks again for your support.
Mackenzie Crook.
Thanks for your email and your kind words about the tv series.
I have to admit that, in a rather cowardly fashion, I have been keeping an eye on the forum but I’ve never actually posted.
I wanted to avoid getting personally involved in a discussion but I couldn’t resist having a look at what those in the metal detecting community were saying. Sorry if that’s a bit creepy.
I’ve been blown away by the response Detectorists has got on the forum and I’d really like to thank people who’ve posted positive feedback.
I know when the show was first announced a few people were understandably nervous that it would be an ill-researched parody of the hobby. Where people are passionate about something they have a right to be protective of it too.
But, as I said early on, I only ever intended it to be an affectionate and realistic (almost) look at a fascinating pastime.
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.
I wanted to make the detecting bits of the film as accurate as possible but without getting bogged down in details that would bore non-hobbyists.
I too, wince every time I see Lance throw down his CTX at the end of episode 1. But it was the only take we had from that angle. I hadn’t noticed Toby mistreating his machine until I got into the editing suite otherwise I would have had strong words.
We heard this week that the BBC would like a second series next year which is fantastic news.
I’ll get writing and I hope you enjoy the second series as much as you’ve seemed to enjoy the first.
I’ll continue, if you don’t mind, not to post on the forum. (You might want to set up a separate, hidden forum where you don’t feel you’re being watched).
But please feel free to post any or all of this letter on the site.
Thanks again for your support.
Mackenzie Crook.
ash73 said:
TR7 is an inspired choice. Enjoying the new series, I don't trust the German fella!
That's a taken (Looking at the list of crew before giving his Grandfather's name...) - S&G were brilliant.One aside, this is such a beautifully shot comedy that I almost want to buy a metal detector! It looks like "Cider With Rosie and treasure hunting"!
It's rarely laugh out loud funny, but it's quietly amusing and it's a very astute observation of people in a 'club' of any sort - I recognise numerous people from clubs/societies I'm involved with in the MDC, worryingly I fear I may be Lance!!!
M.
Edited by marcosgt on Tuesday 17th November 13:53
ks!ash73 said:
Toby has nabbed Mackenzie's girlfriend for his new drama series Capital - "On one day, the people of one South London street all receive an anonymous postcard with the simple message 'we want what you have'. Its unsettling ripples affect every corner of the community". Toby plays a rich banker and Rachael is his shamelessly materialistic wife; sounds good!
Cheers for the heads-up, it does sound good. Off to set the recorder for Tuesday. 
nammynake said:
Really enjoying series 2. EP4 made me chuckle when Terry said "Yeah, alright Varde, let someone else get a word in", after barely hearing a word from her in all previous episodes.
I love the Russell-Hugh double act as well. The humour is so subtle.
Indeed it is. A rarity these days. Compare it to the likes of Citizen Kahn. Actually don't bother I love the Russell-Hugh double act as well. The humour is so subtle.
vixen1700 said:
ash73 said:
Toby has nabbed Mackenzie's girlfriend for his new drama series Capital - "On one day, the people of one South London street all receive an anonymous postcard with the simple message 'we want what you have'. Its unsettling ripples affect every corner of the community". Toby plays a rich banker and Rachael is his shamelessly materialistic wife; sounds good!
Cheers for the heads-up, it does sound good. Off to set the recorder for Tuesday. tdm34 said:
Myself and Mrs TDM have watched this from the first episode of series one, and have loved it, as everyone says it's the gentle humour and the characters are just sublime....
And I don't trust the German either.........
Going by his dirty boots and detector it looks like he has been upto something. I wonder if he is a spy for Simon & Garfunkle?And I don't trust the German either.........
Morningside said:
Going by his dirty boots and detector it looks like he has been upto something. I wonder if he is a spy for Simon & Garfunkle?
My guess, and it was suggested in last weeks episode when he cut off S & G as they tried to say something, is that the crashed plane was carrying booty in secret and he wants it. Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff