Detectorists: BBC4

[Slowboathome]

Given how unreliable they portrayed it as in the series, I think they're asking for quite a lot.

Shame that they couldn't manage a photo of the signatures in the boot.

[Steamer]

Slowboathome said:

Given how unreliable they portrayed it as in the series, I think they're asking for quite a lot.

Shame that they couldn't manage a photo of the signatures in the boot.

I did think of the curse that Lance had for a brief time when the TR ran roughly...

...as if being British Leyland wasn't enough of a curse to begin with!

[muppets_mate]

5pen said:

Lance’s TR7 is being auctioned by Mathewson’s this month.

https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lot/236-1977-...

Wow, it sold for £30,200!!! Plus fees I guess.

I'm not in touch with the market, but that seems strong money even with the TV show connection.

[DoctorX]

muppets_mate said:

5pen said:

Lance’s TR7 is being auctioned by Mathewson’s this month.

https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lot/236-1977-...

Wow, it sold for £30,200!!! Plus fees I guess.

I'm not in touch with the market, but that seems strong money even with the TV show connection.

What was the estimate? 4-5K? It was never going to sell for that.

[muppets_mate]

DoctorX said:

muppets_mate said:

5pen said:

Lance’s TR7 is being auctioned by Mathewson’s this month.

https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lot/236-1977-...

Wow, it sold for £30,200!!! Plus fees I guess.

I'm not in touch with the market, but that seems strong money even with the TV show connection.

What was the estimate? 4-5K? It was never going to sell for that.

A quick look on Car and Classic and it seems most are offered between £7-15k. There are a couple of outliers around £30k, but they have both been extensively refurbished. One advert even quotes the price Lance's car reached at auction as a reason to price his exactly the same!

[Laup99]

With out the TV slant it was a 4k car all day long.

Even very rare TR8's are 20k ish.

I was thinking possible 10k with it being featured in the program but 30k is just ridiculous.

[mywifeshusband]

That’s the power of Derek!

[StevieBee]

Is anyone revisiting this on Netflix.

Is it just me or have they added in bits that weren't in when it was on the BBC?

[Doofus]

StevieBee said:

Is anyone revisiting this on Netflix.

Is it just me or have they added in bits that weren't in when it was on the BBC?

Such as?

[StevieBee]

Doofus said:

StevieBee said:

Is anyone revisiting this on Netflix.

Is it just me or have they added in bits that weren't in when it was on the BBC?

Such as?

S1 E2... When Lance is practicing what he's going to say to introduce the song at the open mic night..... I'm sure there's a lot there that wasn't previously. And then there's a bit where Becks is going on at Andy about always looking at the floor. Again, there's much more there this time (this is just before the Red Arrows bit).

[Doofus]

StevieBee said:

Doofus said:

StevieBee said:

Is anyone revisiting this on Netflix.

Is it just me or have they added in bits that weren't in when it was on the BBC?

Such as?

S1 E2... When Lance is practicing what he's going to say to introduce the song at the open mic night..... I'm sure there's a lot there that wasn't previously. And then there's a bit where Becks is going on at Andy about always looking at the floor. Again, there's much more there this time (this is just before the Red Arrows bit).

I've not rewatched it on NF, but those bits don't seem new to me. I particularly like the 'Lance sitting on a toadstool' episode.

They're also on iPlayer, so you could check for continuity.

[TEKNOPUG]

The episodes mentioned are the same run time on both platforms.

[Doofus]

TEKNOPUG said:

The episodes mentioned are the same run time on both platforms.

Ah, but maybe the BBC version has bits the Netflix version doesn't, and vice versa..

:tinfoilhat:

[StevieBee]

Doofus said:

StevieBee said:

Doofus said:

StevieBee said:

Is anyone revisiting this on Netflix.

Is it just me or have they added in bits that weren't in when it was on the BBC?

Such as?

S1 E2... When Lance is practicing what he's going to say to introduce the song at the open mic night..... I'm sure there's a lot there that wasn't previously. And then there's a bit where Becks is going on at Andy about always looking at the floor. Again, there's much more there this time (this is just before the Red Arrows bit).

I've not rewatched it on NF, but those bits don't seem new to me. I particularly like the 'Lance sitting on a toadstool' episode.

They're also on iPlayer, so you could check for continuity.

Not seen them for a while. Maybe that's one of the joys of the programme in that you keep seeing things you missed before!

[StevieBee]

Right - deffo different.

When Lance finds the Status Quo badge 'In the Army' starts playing.

Not on Netflix it doesn't!

[WilsonWilson]

StevieBee said:

Right - deffo different.

When Lance finds the Status Quo badge 'In the Army' starts playing.

Not on Netflix it doesn't!

It is pretty standard for music to be stripped out of non original Netflix shows.

The BBC uses so much music that they are pretty much covered by a blanket licensing/rights agreement for the UK. Netflix wants one version of a show so it has the flexibility to use it in multiple territories. If the original production company or broadcaster doesn't have international rights to any music used it gets taken out.

[Misanthroper]

Just finished it and it’s not bad (very) light entertainment.

The characters were good and it didn’t take itself seriously at all, so very easy to watch on the train or when just flicking through for something.

I see there’s a special of some sort, single episode, might give it a go but equally thought it concluded nicely, so maybe don’t want to ruin that.

[RichTT]

Binge watched this on NF with the missus over the last week or so.

One of those rare programs where it feels very little happens, but also that you feel very connected to the characters. Very well written, shot and cast I think. Delightful and perhaps rose tinted view of life in the English countryside. Truly enjoyed it.

[Slowboathome]

RichTT said:

Binge watched this on NF with the missus over the last week or so.

One of those rare programs where it feels very little happens, but also that you feel very connected to the characters. Very well written, shot and cast I think. Delightful and perhaps rose tinted view of life in the English countryside. Truly enjoyed it.

I loved it. I realised afterwards that one of the reasons I enjoyed it is that it's usually sunny weather. Rose-tinted is about right.

[lornemalvo]

I've just started re watching it. I love this programme, there are some nice, clever touches like the missed flyover, the finding of a Jim'll Fix it badge. The script is just great. The only thing that grates on me is that German bloke. For some reason I think he spoils the bits he's in.