I've only indulged myself so far by watching the behind-the-scenes feature (the only extra apart from photo gallery and subtitles). It runs about 25 minutes and has on location interviews with several of the cast and also the producer. Snippets which have stuck with me include locations being at Framlingham and Orford in Suffolk, and MC showing, with genuine delight, a musket ball and buckle he'd unearthed.
I sneaked a look at the start of episode one, and the sound is really good - seems better than the broadcast version. I think the sound, photography and the music really add to an already wonderful series.
I finally got mine last week as a present from my son and just watched the behind the scene features. I loved every minute of that as well.
Suffolk and the surrounding areas are so beautiful. I should visit there more as it is not far from me.
BIB That brought tears to my eyes Such a genuine young man.
Did anyone else spot that Detectorists won Best Scripted Comedy at the Baftas? Also, DS is suggesting the second series may get a promotion and move off BBC4.
Did anyone else spot that Detectorists won Best Scripted Comedy at the Baftas? Also, DS is suggesting the second series may get a promotion and move off BBC4.
All good news.
I was so pleased for Mackenzie Crook. Well deserved.
Thursday 16th July: Filming has started on the second series of Detectorists.
The seven new episodes (a series and Christmas special) are being filmed in Suffolk, Essex and London across the next few weeks.
Detectorists will continue to follow the lives of Andy (Mackenzie Crook) and Lance (Toby Jones), the two friends who share a passion for metal detecting, scouring the fields
of the English countryside for something that will change their lives forever.
Series 2 starts a whole year on from the multi award-winning first series. Lance is lovelorn after the departure of his ex-wife, but just maybe he is about to surprise everybody with a new relationship...
Meanwhile, Andy and his wife Becky (Rachael Stirling) are now proud parents, facing all the responsibilities that brings, but despite qualifying as an archaeologist, Andy is still mostly unemployed and their shared hopes for the future look further off than ever.
The BBC says: "In this hotly anticipated second series there are new loves, new challenges, new and old enemies, but always the same dream of finding a piece of Saxon gold in the corner of an Essex field."
Mackenzie Crook, who writes, directs and stars in Detectorists says: "To be back in Suffolk filming in the glorious English countryside for a second summer is more than I could have hoped for. I'm thrilled that people warmed to the first series of Detectorists and I can't wait to show them the next installment."
Adam Tandy, the show's producer, adds: "From the reaction to the first series we discovered that Detectorists is treasured as much by its audience as the team that makes it, and I know the new series will continue to delight its many fans. It's great to be back on location with such a talented cast and crew."
Executive Producer Kristian Smith comments: "Andy and Lance already feel like two old friends, and we can't wait to welcome them, and all of the other beautifully eccentric characters, back to BBC Four. The prodigious Mr Crook has done it again; we have six brand new episodes full of the same wit, charm and captivating storytelling, that we saw in Series 1. Audiences will also be treated to an extra helping, with a wonderful Christmas Special."
Series 2 Detectorists will be shown on BBC Four in late 2015.
I really liked the series, but I don't like Becky at all! I don't think she is a bully like some others have said here, I just think she's a really unlikeable character. She is bitchy, miserable and sarcastic (in an annoying way). Also, she doesn't suit well with Andy at all.
She is definitely the weak point of the series for me. I don't know whether we are supposed to like her or not, but I get the feeling that we are.
Even Gatehouse has to have down-time ;-). The idea of him relaxing and feeling all warm inside watching The Detectorists just makes him seem even more menacing somehow, though!
Indeed!
I am so very glad that this cracking little gem of a series is returning soon.
The BBC can waste all the money it likes on 'celebrity' dross but true quality will always shine through.
Thank you for this great news! A Christmas Detectorists, as well as a new series! I am so happy to read this! The first series was the TV highlight of 2014 and I have dished out several copies of the DVD to people as presents.
I wonder if "Simon and Garfunkel" will appear in the second series.
I hope so.
A couple of somewhat comic hate (well, strongly dislike) figures help add depth.
Really pleased we're getting a second series of this,
In a way, I'm glad it's staying on BBC4, because if it became a big success on 1/2 I've no doubt that MK would be pressured into producing a series a year - probably with some more 'obvious' comic touches, and the gentle humour would be lost.
I really liked the series, but I don't like Becky at all! I don't think she is a bully like some others have said here, I just think she's a really unlikeable character. She is bitchy, miserable and sarcastic (in an annoying way). Also, she doesn't suit well with Andy at all.
She is definitely the weak point of the series for me. I don't know whether we are supposed to like her or not, but I get the feeling that we are.
She's attractive though so that balances things out a bit
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I finally got mine last week as a present from my son and just watched the behind the scene features. I loved every minute of that as well.
Suffolk and the surrounding areas are so beautiful. I should visit there more as it is not far from me.
BIB That brought tears to my eyes
All good news.
I think that they consider programmes on BBC1/2 have higher visibility and will therefore be more likely to get a bigger audience.
I'm pretty sure that a lot of people consider BBC4 too 'highbrow' and don't even bother to look to see what's showing.
Also, as BBC1/2 are more watched, trailers for the programme are more likely to be seen, there.
Not sure it would get many more viewers on BBC2 than on BBC4.
But if they care to move it to primetime BBC1 that would be fine by me. Let's put the BBC's best comedies on the main channel.
I was so pleased for Mackenzie Crook. Well deserved.
I cannot wait for the second series.
If it moved to BBC One it would end up with Mrs Brown guest staring and a studio audience laughing in all the wrong places.
Series 2 of The Detectorists. Yet still being shown on BBC4 ?
http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/detectorists/special/series2/
Thursday 16th July: Filming has started on the second series of Detectorists.
The seven new episodes (a series and Christmas special) are being filmed in Suffolk, Essex and London across the next few weeks.
Detectorists will continue to follow the lives of Andy (Mackenzie Crook) and Lance (Toby Jones), the two friends who share a passion for metal detecting, scouring the fields
of the English countryside for something that will change their lives forever.
Series 2 starts a whole year on from the multi award-winning first series. Lance is lovelorn after the departure of his ex-wife, but just maybe he is about to surprise everybody with a new relationship...
Meanwhile, Andy and his wife Becky (Rachael Stirling) are now proud parents, facing all the responsibilities that brings, but despite qualifying as an archaeologist, Andy is still mostly unemployed and their shared hopes for the future look further off than ever.
The BBC says: "In this hotly anticipated second series there are new loves, new challenges, new and old enemies, but always the same dream of finding a piece of Saxon gold in the corner of an Essex field."
Mackenzie Crook, who writes, directs and stars in Detectorists says: "To be back in Suffolk filming in the glorious English countryside for a second summer is more than I could have hoped for. I'm thrilled that people warmed to the first series of Detectorists and I can't wait to show them the next installment."
Adam Tandy, the show's producer, adds: "From the reaction to the first series we discovered that Detectorists is treasured as much by its audience as the team that makes it, and I know the new series will continue to delight its many fans. It's great to be back on location with such a talented cast and crew."
Executive Producer Kristian Smith comments: "Andy and Lance already feel like two old friends, and we can't wait to welcome them, and all of the other beautifully eccentric characters, back to BBC Four. The prodigious Mr Crook has done it again; we have six brand new episodes full of the same wit, charm and captivating storytelling, that we saw in Series 1. Audiences will also be treated to an extra helping, with a wonderful Christmas Special."
Series 2 Detectorists will be shown on BBC Four in late 2015.
Looking forward to the 2nd series.
She is definitely the weak point of the series for me. I don't know whether we are supposed to like her or not, but I get the feeling that we are.
Indeed!
I am so very glad that this cracking little gem of a series is returning soon.
The BBC can waste all the money it likes on 'celebrity' dross but true quality will always shine through.
Superb blend of laugh out loud and heart warming that makes one happy to be alive for the 30 minutes it's on.
Yes, it's a fabulous programme, I love it. I hope they do move it over to either 1 or 2, it needs a wider audience.
So, if you'd like to 'nudge' someone towards a programme you like.......
I hope so.
A couple of somewhat comic hate (well, strongly dislike) figures help add depth.
Really pleased we're getting a second series of this,
In a way, I'm glad it's staying on BBC4, because if it became a big success on 1/2 I've no doubt that MK would be pressured into producing a series a year - probably with some more 'obvious' comic touches, and the gentle humour would be lost.
She's attractive though so that balances things out a bit
Ooo I shall put the in my diary even tho I am wearing out my dvd by constant watching
That mean the 2nd series will be on soon
I am intrigued about how a baby will change the formula of the show.
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