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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.
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Checked Jul 25, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Following a chance encounter with a young history student, Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. All they need to do is get permission from the local landowner, the mad one who is rumoured to have done away with his wife.
Directed by Mackenzie CrookWritten by Mackenzie CrookGuest stars Adam Riches, David Sterne
Episode 2
Lance and Andy haven't told anyone that they are hot on the trail of the holy grail of metal detecting - the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. But members of the rival detecting club already seem to know all about it. Who is the mole?
Guest stars Paul Casar, Timothy Allsop, Adam Riches, Simon Farnaby, David Sterne
Episode 3
Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.
Guest stars Paul Casar, Adam Riches, Simon Farnaby, David Sterne, Ian Sanders, Johnny Flynn
Episode 4
Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter winner-takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold. Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?
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Episode 5
Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Are they all just victims of a smear campaign? And why does everyone else want to move in on Bishop's Farm?
Guest stars Simon Farnaby, David Sterne
Episode 6
A huge hole has been excavated and police are looking into it. Meanwhile, Larry Bishop's invisible dogs have disappeared without trace, and Andy and Lance now have one last chance to discover their hearts' true desire.
Guest stars Simon Farnaby, David Sterne
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Mackenzie CrookAndy Stone
Toby JonesLance Stater
Rachael StirlingBecky
Lucy BenjaminMaggie
Gerard HoranTerry
Divian LadwaHugh
Paul CasarPaul
Aimee-Ffion EdwardsSophie
BBC FourUnited Kingdom
