Detectorists Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2014 · BBC Four · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Detectorists
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Detectorists have?
Detectorists has 3 seasons and 18 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 2, 2014 to December 13, 2017.
Is Detectorists renewed, ended, or canceled?
Detectorists has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Detectorists?
It takes 8h 42m (522 minutes) to watch the complete run of Detectorists. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 5 days. Yes! At 8.7 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 4.4 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Detectorists?
The highest-rated episode is Season 2, Episode 6 ("Episode 6"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9/10 based on 10 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Detectorists?
Detectorists is available for streaming on fuboTV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Detectorists?
Detectorists has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Detectorists?
The primary ensemble cast includes Mackenzie Crook as Andy Stone (age 55), Toby Jones as Lance Stater (age 60), Rachael Stirling as Becky (age 49), Gerard Horan as Terry Seymour (age 63).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Crook | Andy Stone | 55 |
| Toby Jones | Lance Stater | 60 |
| Rachael Stirling | Becky | 49 |
| Gerard Horan | Terry Seymour | 63 |
| Divian Ladwa | Hugh | – |
| Laura Checkley | Louise | – |
| Pearce Quigley | Russell | – |
| Sophie Thompson | Sheila Seymour | 64 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Detectorists are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on November 2, 2026.