Thank you to the 'quote' function making me appear so erudite, but just for the avoidance of confusion for anyone scanning this thread, those are, sadly, not my words but those of Mark Braxton, whom I quoted within my earlier post.
I found this review on the Radio Times website, written by Mark Braxton, which I though was a fine write-up of why this series has worked so perfectly.
"There is so much love for Detectorists. On any day of the week, just type in its hashtag and you’ll find posts like “one of the finest shows...
This programme is without question the highlight of my week,
A beautifully crafted, written, acted and filmed gem. All the pieces are falling into place and I have my hopes hanging on a perfect ending to this fantasic and whimsical journey with Andy and Lance next Wednesday.
Beautiful first episode tonight and reached new heights for me with the haunting ending that sets up the rest of this final series perfectly.
Can't understand why such quality is hidden on BBC4 at 10pm on a Wednesday night, but it somehow seems fitting. Finding buried treasure requires a degree...
I didn't cry, but when the camera panned out to show Lance doing the 'gold dance' I shouted "YES!"
No TV programme has ever had me doing that since Tim got together with Dawn in 'The Office' Christmas special. Brilliant writing and sublime acting and directing.
Thanks for the reminder. Really looking forward to this - the last series was like finding a little gem amongst the wall-to-wall "vote-for-your-favourite" dross.