This gentle comedy is centred on Andy and Lance, two metal detectorists hoping to find items of historical value in the Essex countryside. They are part of a small club of likeminded individuals but tend to go detecting only with each other. The world of detecting is fairly quiet but some conflict is introduced through a pair of detectorists from a rival club dubbed 'Simon and Garfunkle' and the arrival of Sophie, a young woman who both men try to impress. Away from their hobby Andy is trying to make his relationship with Becky work while Lance is having difficulty getting over his ex-wife.
I really enjoyed this series; unlike most sitcoms it doesn't rely on obvious gags and there is no laugh-track. Instead the characters provide the laughs in an entirely natural way as they chat to each other. Often shows featuring minority interests will invite the viewers to look down on the protagonists but I didn't feel this was the case here; Andy and Lance aren't 'a pair of losers'. The cast is great; Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones are really impressive as Andy and Lance. Fine support is provided by an impressive cast which includes the always reliable Rachel Stirling, as Becky; Gerald Horan as club leader Terry; Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Sophie to name just a few. The setting is great; usually the same few fields but it the summer sun they look beautiful. Overall I'd certainly recommend this series to anybody wanting a good laugh and a gentle story.
I really enjoyed this series; unlike most sitcoms it doesn't rely on obvious gags and there is no laugh-track. Instead the characters provide the laughs in an entirely natural way as they chat to each other. Often shows featuring minority interests will invite the viewers to look down on the protagonists but I didn't feel this was the case here; Andy and Lance aren't 'a pair of losers'. The cast is great; Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones are really impressive as Andy and Lance. Fine support is provided by an impressive cast which includes the always reliable Rachel Stirling, as Becky; Gerald Horan as club leader Terry; Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Sophie to name just a few. The setting is great; usually the same few fields but it the summer sun they look beautiful. Overall I'd certainly recommend this series to anybody wanting a good laugh and a gentle story.