Late To The Party

[Ken4155]

I spent a few hours last night and a couple more tonight watching the first series and a half of 'The Detectorists'. How on planet Earth i missed this delightfully gentle comedy when it was first aired, i know not. What i do know is that i will be spending another few hours tomorrow afternoon and evening watching the remaining episodes.
While there is a lot of wry humour in there, there is also some laugh out loud moments. And some great performances from the two leading men, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook.

[Patsy33]

I remember the name.
I'm looking for a good laugh!
Will have to look out for it.

[tonyav]

I'm looking for a good laugh!

Watch the WBA matches, Patsy.

[Ken4155]

Patsy, it was aired on BBC 4 and ran to 3 series.

[Ken4155]

TonyAV, how cruel. Who is the Baggies fan on here who used to be your mate?

[Patsy33]

No, I don't think so, Tone...

[Patsy33]

Thanks Ken. Will let you know..

[tonyav]

Question AuthorTonyAV, how cruel. Who is the Baggies fan on here who used to be your mate?

LOL.

[Arksided]

You can't trust Ken he's a Burnley fan.

[Arksided]

Mighty WBA
Hopkirk is still about

[tonyav]

I know, Arky. They got lucky today !

[Ken4155]

Hopkirk, that's it Arky, couldn't recall who it is often shares the banter with TonyAV.
TonyAV, who got lucky? If you mean the Super Clarets, then you need to see a doctor. We mullered Everton, the Toffees with the soft center:-) We could have had 5 or 6. What's more, as a few on here already know, i nearly always back my lot to win 2-1. Got 16/1 yesterday. Ker-ching :-))

[barry1010]

Tried an episode but couldn't get in to it despite being a fan of Toby Jones

[Ken4155]

I find it a delight to watch, Barry. I only came across it because i was looking for something light to watch for a half hour while my meal was cooking in the oven.

[10ClarionSt]

From The Detectorists:

I've got a contact! It's a Roman coin!

How do you know it's Roman?

There's Latin on it!

What does it say?

Staus Quo!

[10ClarionSt]

Sorry -Status Quo. Spoilt it!

[tiggerblue10]

I watched one episode a few years back but couldn't get into it.

[anneasquith]

I’ll have a look Ken, thanks

[gingejbee]

Ken...you missed it because it wasn't widely hyped and rather hidden away when first shown. I watched it from the beginning (one of the advantages of having Radio Times - you can see what's worth watching and what's best avoided.
It's what's described as gentle, bucolic comedy...the sort that doesn't need dubbed laughter.

[Vagus]

It’s a lovely programme, I binge watched it during the first lockdown I think and was so sorry when I finished it.

[Apc2604]

Talking of Toby Jones, we binge watched 'Don't Forget the Driver' on BBC Netflix and loved it. Thoroughly recommend.