TV series
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
Lance's flat isn't his own any more and Andy's staying with the mother-in-law. But at least they have their old faithful permission to escape. Or do they? The dark cloud of a solar farm threatens the tranquillity.
Guest stars Diana Rigg
Episode 2
Just as they're losing their farm, Lance and Andy start finding good stuff. But old enemies are sniffing around. Home lives are chaotic as usual and Lance is persuaded to try hypnotherapy for an awkward affliction. With mixed results.
Guest stars Paul Casar, Simon Farnaby
Episode 3
With time running out, Andy and Lance go to great (action-packed) lengths to protect their land. Away from the fields, life is no less stressful as Andy quits his job and Lance finds an unwelcome guest in the spare room. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling.
Guest stars Paul Casar, Simon Farnaby
Episode 4
Lance is obsessed with finding the thief that stole his gold, which means he can ignore the melodrama going on at home. Andy's lies are catching up with him too. They decide camping out is the safest option.
Guest stars Diana Rigg
Episode 5
Andy and Lance become eco-warriors when they find their beloved oak tree is due to be felled. But a 24hr helpline turns out to be more of a hindrance. Andy stumbles upon treasure when for once, he wasn't even looking.
Guest stars Paul Casar, Diana Rigg, Simon Farnaby
Episode 6
“There's something about karma going on” is Lance's wise observation, and there certainly seems to be something in the air. They have one last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Perfect time for a rally.
Guest stars Paul Casar, Diana Rigg, Simon Farnaby
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
