Detectorists: BBC4
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Late to the party on this one even though was aware of the programme and the positive reviews it's received.
Anyway, binge watched on iPlayer recently (upto) mid-series 2 and, thankfully, so far so good.
One annoyance though, is the over use of the theme song/music throughout each episode - beginning to really grate.
Not sure if it's been mentioned in the previous 30 pages of this thread or if I'm the only one who thinks this but had to vent.
Anyway, binge watched on iPlayer recently (upto) mid-series 2 and, thankfully, so far so good.
One annoyance though, is the over use of the theme song/music throughout each episode - beginning to really grate.
Not sure if it's been mentioned in the previous 30 pages of this thread or if I'm the only one who thinks this but had to vent.
SpeedBash said:
Late to the party on this one even though was aware of the programme and the positive reviews it's received.
Anyway, binge watched on iPlayer recently (upto) mid-series 2 and, thankfully, so far so good.
One annoyance though, is the over use of the theme song/music throughout each episode - beginning to really grate.
Not sure if it's been mentioned in the previous 30 pages of this thread or if I'm the only one who thinks this but had to vent.
I liked it that much I purchased the track Anyway, binge watched on iPlayer recently (upto) mid-series 2 and, thankfully, so far so good.
One annoyance though, is the over use of the theme song/music throughout each episode - beginning to really grate.
Not sure if it's been mentioned in the previous 30 pages of this thread or if I'm the only one who thinks this but had to vent.
ecsrobin said:
SpeedBash said:
Late to the party on this one even though was aware of the programme and the positive reviews it's received.
Anyway, binge watched on iPlayer recently (upto) mid-series 2 and, thankfully, so far so good.
One annoyance though, is the over use of the theme song/music throughout each episode - beginning to really grate.
Not sure if it's been mentioned in the previous 30 pages of this thread or if I'm the only one who thinks this but had to vent.
I liked it that much I purchased the track Anyway, binge watched on iPlayer recently (upto) mid-series 2 and, thankfully, so far so good.
One annoyance though, is the over use of the theme song/music throughout each episode - beginning to really grate.
Not sure if it's been mentioned in the previous 30 pages of this thread or if I'm the only one who thinks this but had to vent.
In case you want to hear the title music again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ViJp1Y95fI
I take it you guys watched Worzel Gummidge over Christmas?
I really enjoyed it, particularly the second episode.
Found the episode here. You only need to watch the first 3 mins to know you're in safe hands: https://youtu.be/Ei8emOB4Exk?t=39
I really enjoyed it, particularly the second episode.
Found the episode here. You only need to watch the first 3 mins to know you're in safe hands: https://youtu.be/Ei8emOB4Exk?t=39
Edited by ben5575 on Wednesday 8th January 16:07
ben5575 said:
I take it you guys watched Worzel Gummidge over Christmas?
I really enjoyed it, particularly the second episode.
Found the episode here. You only need to watch the first 3 mins to know you're in safe hands: https://youtu.be/Ei8emOB4Exk?t=39
I was floored with the flu over Christmas so watched it in a spaced out haze thought it was great!I really enjoyed it, particularly the second episode.
Found the episode here. You only need to watch the first 3 mins to know you're in safe hands: https://youtu.be/Ei8emOB4Exk?t=39
Edited by ben5575 on Wednesday 8th January 16:07
Patch1875 said:
ben5575 said:
I take it you guys watched Worzel Gummidge over Christmas?
I really enjoyed it, particularly the second episode.
Found the episode here. You only need to watch the first 3 mins to know you're in safe hands: https://youtu.be/Ei8emOB4Exk?t=39
I was floored with the flu over Christmas so watched it in a spaced out haze thought it was great!I really enjoyed it, particularly the second episode.
Found the episode here. You only need to watch the first 3 mins to know you're in safe hands: https://youtu.be/Ei8emOB4Exk?t=39
Edited by ben5575 on Wednesday 8th January 16:07
Every time I see this Detectorist thread pop up again I think "yes! Series 4 is on the way!!".. I'll keep my fingers crossed, doesn't sound likely from what I've heard, but nobody has ruled it out completely.
Yep, also watched Worzel, recorded it for the kids, they moaned when I suggested watching it but then sat there enthralled for two hours. Great bit of TV.
You can see a lot of synergy between it and the Detectorists, obviously as it was also written and directed my Mackenzie. Talented chap.
You can see a lot of synergy between it and the Detectorists, obviously as it was also written and directed my Mackenzie. Talented chap.
C0ffin D0dger said:
Yep, also watched Worzel, recorded it for the kids, they moaned when I suggested watching it but then sat there enthralled for two hours. Great bit of TV.
You can see a lot of synergy between it and the Detectorists, obviously as it was also written and directed my Mackenzie. Talented chap.
Just watched it as I forgot it was on. What a fantastic, wonderful short series and I agree about the "the old forgotten ways of old". The subtle special effects were clever and the odd humour (Ten Four). You can see a lot of synergy between it and the Detectorists, obviously as it was also written and directed my Mackenzie. Talented chap.
We binged it over Christmas and loved it, I've been recommending it to anyone that will listen. The characters are great and you really start to care for them. There's lots of clever running gags across the series, the 3 TV remotes made me laugh, especially when that particular loop is closed in series 2.
I watched them all again on a long train journey recently and with repeated viewings you pick up on the bits you missed first time round.
I watched them all again on a long train journey recently and with repeated viewings you pick up on the bits you missed first time round.
rednotdead said:
We binged it over Christmas and loved it, I've been recommending it to anyone that will listen. The characters are great and you really start to care for them. There's lots of clever running gags across the series, the 3 TV remotes made me laugh, especially when that particular loop is closed in series 2.
I watched them all again on a long train journey recently and with repeated viewings you pick up on the bits you missed first time round.
Mackenzie Crook is also great in the film "Three and Out" which is a dark comedy and highly amusing.I watched them all again on a long train journey recently and with repeated viewings you pick up on the bits you missed first time round.
Started watching Series 3 yesterday and was totally blown away by the end of the first episode.
What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
j4r4lly said:
Started watching Series 3 yesterday and was totally blown away by the end of the first episode.
What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
Beautiful, that. What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
(Dusts off metal detector...)
Ayahuasca said:
j4r4lly said:
Started watching Series 3 yesterday and was totally blown away by the end of the first episode.
What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
Beautiful, that. What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
(Dusts off metal detector...)
I'm doing it now writing this.
It's the same if I recommend it to someone. I have to inwardly compose myself. Something within me is triggered. I can't help it. It sets off some sort of raw primeval emotional connection within me.
Its observation and apparent simplicity make it a masterpiece IMO
Mackenzie Crook, true craftsmanship.
What's that? Porcupine?
(that always snaps me out of it)
ChrisnChris said:
Ayahuasca said:
j4r4lly said:
Started watching Series 3 yesterday and was totally blown away by the end of the first episode.
What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
Beautiful, that. What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
(Dusts off metal detector...)
I'm doing it now writing this.
It's the same if I recommend it to someone. I have to inwardly compose myself. Something within me is triggered. I can't help it. It sets off some sort of raw primeval emotional connection within me.
Its observation and apparent simplicity make it a masterpiece IMO
Mackenzie Crook, true craftsmanship.
What's that? Porcupine?
(that always snaps me out of it)
What an achievement.
ChrisnChris said:
Ayahuasca said:
j4r4lly said:
Started watching Series 3 yesterday and was totally blown away by the end of the first episode.
What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
Beautiful, that. What an amazing 4 minutes of television. The photography, music, the whole connection with history is outstanding.
The more I see of this the more I'm impressed.
Such a shame there's only 3 series in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6gSYHJhuCw
(Dusts off metal detector...)
I'm doing it now writing this.
It's the same if I recommend it to someone. I have to inwardly compose myself. Something within me is triggered. I can't help it. It sets off some sort of raw primeval emotional connection within me.
Its observation and apparent simplicity make it a masterpiece IMO
Mackenzie Crook, true craftsmanship.
What's that? Porcupine?
(that always snaps me out of it)
Incidentally, I get a bit emotional like that occasionally and have to make an effort to slow down and keep my voice level. Anything to do with The Battle of Britain and Spitfires in particular, is sure to set me off............ I did a "Fly with a Spitfire" experience for my 40th and ended up choking back the tears........... although so did all the other 8 people on the trip.
It's so good that we can find things that can trigger emotions like that and it's a tribute to the quality of the writing, directing, acting and production of The Detectorists that it is obviously so emotive for people. Top quality!!!
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