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For anyone who hasn't seen the detectorists, it gives a very British perspective on this sort of work, and is one of the best British comedies of the last ten years: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detectorists
4ndrewl
The British perspective on this is really the Portable Antquities Scheme at https://finds.org.uk/ which has been running for over 20 years.

You'll find details of research papers and the Staffordshire Hoard, probably one of the largest collections of Anglo-Saxon metalwork ever found https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staffordshire_Hoard

louky
So does Time Team, and they're back making new episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtpbubYLW2fdf9ySyCS0f...

Nursie
Really? Amazing.

I loved time team back in the day and I’ve just started rewatching some of them (one of the streaming services has series 13-17 here in Aus).

Might not be the same without Tony, but I see he did pop in for a cameo…

wswope
I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised: There was an awkward transition post-Tony, but the new hosts have finally hit their stride.

Natalie/Gus/Hilde are far more serene presences than Tony, but they let the rest of the cast shine through. Helen and Derek in particular are the standout presenters right now, and while they don’t have the same manic/ADHD vibe, they’re both passionate and curious in a way that reflects Tony’s style and keeps the narrative intriguing.

Nursie
Well, I'll definitely be giving it a go, thanks to yourself and the poster above for the heads up :)
atombender
Agreed, it's fantastic. It's not just a brilliant and warm comedy, it's also apparently a really accurate and well-researched depiction of the metal detecting world.
jvm___
Detectorist was the perfect "the world is a normal place" show during the early days of the pandemic.
jl6
This show is a great example of how good TV comes from good writing, not high budget.
walthamstow
Succession had both and it was damn near perfect
ggm-at-algebras
Absolutely the best fictional story of the genre. Lovingly made, with nuance and some sadness: Diana Rigg, real life mother of Rachael Stirling, (who was cast as her daughter in this series) died during its later series, reflected in plots.

The theme music by Johnny Flynn and Dan Michaelson is perfect.

ascorbic
Mackenzie Crook also made (and stars in) Worzel Gummidge, which despite being a kids' show about a talking scarecrow, feels like very much a partner of the Detectorists and is just as lovely. Toby Jones appearing as every member of the bonfire committee is a particular treat.

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