Series

Detectorists

★ 8.1(176)201430m3 seasons

Detectorists is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Mackenzie Crook
Release date: 2014-10-02
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 18
Network: BBC Four
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Channel X

Detectorists — trailer

About Detectorists

Detectorists is a 2014 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Mackenzie Crook, starring Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones and Rachael Stirling. It spans 3 seasons and 18 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Four. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 176 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Detectorists in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to disturb the tedium by unearthing the fortune of a lifetime.

Seasons (3)

Series 16 eps · 2014

Series 26 eps · 2015

Series 36 eps · 2017

Cast

Mackenzie Crook

Andy Stone

Toby Jones

Lance Stater

Rachael Stirling

Becky

Gerard Horan

Terry

Divian Ladwa

Hugh

Laura Checkley

Louise

Pearce Quigley

Russell

Sophie Thompson

Sheila

Orion Ben

Varde

Themes & keywords

englandmetal detectoristeccentricsitcomtreasure hunter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Detectorists in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Detectorists on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Detectorists on Netflix?+

Detectorists is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of Detectorists are there?+

Detectorists has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total.

Who stars in Detectorists?+

Detectorists stars Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling, Gerard Horan and Divian Ladwa.

When did Detectorists come out?+

Detectorists is a 2014 web series created by Mackenzie Crook.

What genre is Detectorists?+

Detectorists is Comedy series.

Who created Detectorists?+

Detectorists was created by Mackenzie Crook.