Detectorists: BBC4
Discussion
I'm an occasional detectorist and over on the metal detector forums they absolutely hate this series. Me? I thought it was absolutely brilliant, an absolute gem. I even went out and bought the boxset, a pity the Christmas episode wasn't on it, but I have carefully preserved that on my Sky Box.
lotus72 said:
I'm an occasional detectorist and over on the metal detector forums they absolutely hate this series. Me? I thought it was absolutely brilliant, an absolute gem. I even went out and bought the boxset, a pity the Christmas episode wasn't on it, but I have carefully preserved that on my Sky Box.
That surprised me as I am sure I'd originally read that it had been quite well received amongst detectorists. Ayahuasca said:
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.
Knew I'd read something on this forum re positive feedback from detectorists. 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.
Good news!
New series being filmed in the summer.
https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/2518/detectorists...
New series being filmed in the summer.
https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/2518/detectorists...
Mr Gearchange said:
Good news!
New series being filmed in the summer.
https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/2518/detectorists...
Excellent news.New series being filmed in the summer.
https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/2518/detectorists...
Get that Saxon burial ship found!
Finished watching this now having managed to track down the Christmas special. Thoroughly enjoyed it and really glad to hear that another series is on the way 
Given that Mackenzie Crook has obviously got quite a talent for writing this sort of stuff I'm really surprised that it's the only thing he has done.
Given that Mackenzie Crook has obviously got quite a talent for writing this sort of stuff I'm really surprised that it's the only thing he has done.
C0ffin D0dger said:
Finished watching this now having managed to track down the Christmas special. Thoroughly enjoyed it and really glad to hear that another series is on the way
Given that Mackenzie Crook has obviously got quite a talent for writing this sort of stuff I'm really surprised that it's the only thing he has done.
I get the feeling he took his time over this because he wanted to try and be respectful to the hobby whilst obviously still making it humorous. Given that Mackenzie Crook has obviously got quite a talent for writing this sort of stuff I'm really surprised that it's the only thing he has done.
Hopefully in time he will develop other ideas etc
Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff