Detectorists

I love, love, love the TV show Detectorists. This has been my comfort show over and over through tumultuous times. I feel calm and connected to something when I watch it. I would love to be Andy and Lance's friend in a field routinely pacing up and down in the countryside. I love how it shows a gentle side of life where people jibe with each other but ultimately accept each other's eccentricities. I love the scenes where history comes to life. It really is a harbour in a storm for me, and I'm very grateful for it. I also have this feeling when I watch Jam and Jerusalem. I think these shows have a model for how I could be in society - small communities that tolerate quirks. It's a real antidote to the utter twaddle that mainstream society promotes. 

Parents
  • Such a good show. Unique and enjoyable, good humour which for once I'm able to understand and enjoy. It's my favourite second show, sitting behind Doctor Who which is naturally my favourite.

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  • Such a good show. Unique and enjoyable, good humour which for once I'm able to understand and enjoy. It's my favourite second show, sitting behind Doctor Who which is naturally my favourite.

Children
  • You have lots of episodes to watch of your favourite show, you're lucky. Everything I like seems to only go on for a few series. I don't know if that makes something more special or not.