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{{Short description|British Television series}}
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'''Finders Keepers''' is a 2024 British television series written by [[Dan Sefton]] and starring [[Neil Morrisey]] and [[James Buckley (actor)|James Buckley]]. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom on [[Channel 5]] from 17 January 2024.
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| genre = Drama
| creator = [[Dan Sefton]]
| writer = [[Dan Sefton]]
| director = [[Philip John]]
| starring = {{plainlist|* [[Neil Morrisey]]
* [[James Buckley (actor)|James Buckley]]
* [[Fay Ripley]]
* Jessica Rhodes
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| language = English
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| num_episodes = 4
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|* Nicola Shindler
* Davina Earl
* Dan Sefton
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| producer = Simon Lupton
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| company = {{Plainlist|* Quay Street Productions
* Seven Seas Films
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| network = [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|1|17|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2024|2|7|df=yes}}
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'''''Finders Keepers''''' is a 2024 British television drama series, directed by [[Philip John]] and written by [[Dan Sefton]]. It stars [[Neil Morrisey]] and [[James Buckley (actor)|James Buckley]], with [[Fay Ripley]] and Jessica Rhodes. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom on [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]] from 17 January, to 2 February 2024.


==Premise==
==Premise==
[[Detectorists]] in [[Somerset]] discover a hoard of buried Saxon treasure worth, which they think might be very valuable. Rather than submitting the find to the authorities and risk diluting their profit they have the choice of keeping the discovery secret and selling it themselves.<ref>{{cite web|website=Bracknell News|date=15 February 2024|url= https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24049471.channel-5-finder-keepers-full-cast-list-watch/|first=Emilia|last=Kettle|accessdate=3 February 2024|title= Channel 5 Finder Keepers - Full cast list and how to watch|date=15 January 2024}}</ref>
Amateur [[metal detector]]ists in [[Somerset]] discover a hoard of buried [[Saxons|Saxon]] treasure, which they think might be very valuable. Rather than submitting the find to the authorities as they are legally obliged, but risk diluting their profit with the land owner, they have the choice of keeping the discovery secret and selling it themselves.<ref>{{cite web|website=Bracknell News|date=15 January 2024|url= https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24049471.channel-5-finder-keepers-full-cast-list-watch/|first=Emilia|last=Kettle|accessdate=3 February 2024|title= Channel 5 Finder Keepers - Full cast list and how to watch}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Neil Morrisey]] as Martin Stone
* [[Neil Morrisey]] as Martin Stone
* [[James Buckley (actor)|James Buckley]] as Ashley Taylor
* [[James Buckley (actor)|James Buckley]] as Ashley Taylor
* [[Faye Ripley]] as Anne Stone
* [[Fay Ripley]] as Anne Stone
* Jessica Rhodes as Laura Stone
* Jessica Rhodes as Laura Stone
* [[Rakhee Thakrar]] as DS Carole Doyle
* [[Rakhee Thakrar]] as DS Carole Doyle
* Shane Attwooll as Greg ‘Rocky’ Rock
* Shane Attwooll as Greg ‘Rocky’ Rock
* [[Brendan Coyle]] as Denys Elland<ref>{{cite web|website=Radio Times|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/finders-keepers-channel-5-cast/|first=James|last=Hibbs|date=17 January 2024|accessdate=3 February 2024|title= Meet the cast of Finders Keepers }}</ref>
* [[Brendan Coyle]] as Denys Elland
* [[Herbert Forthuber]] as Gregorie Lechamps


==Production==
==Production==
In April 2023, the four-part series was commissioned under the title ''The Hoard'' with production by Quay Street Productions and Seven Seas Films. Simon Lupton is series producer with Nicola Shindler and Davina Earl as executive producers. [[Philip John]] is the director from a [[Dan Sefton]] script, who is also an executive producer.<ref>{{cite web|website=Televisual|accessdate=3 February 2024|date=27 April 2023|title= C5 orders The Hoard from Seven Seas, Quay Street, ITVS|url=https://www.televisual.com/news/c5-orders-the-hoard-from-seven-seas-quay-street-itvs/}}</ref>
Set in [[Somerset]], filming locations included [[Glastonbury]] in Somerset as well as [[Buckinghamshire]].

Set in [[Somerset]], filming locations in the county included [[Glastonbury]] Market Place and Glastonbury High Street, as well as [[Glastonbury Tor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://glastonbury.nub.news/news/local-news/finders-keepers-premieres-on-channel-5-showcasing-glastonburys-charm-217687 |website=Glastonbury.nub|accessdate=3 February 2024|title= Finders Keepers" premieres on Channel 5, showcasing Glastonbury's charm|first=Laura|last=Linham|date=18 January 2024}}</ref> Filming also took place in [[Buckinghamshire]].<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=3 February 2024|date=17 January 2024|first=Megan|last=Nisbet|title=Channel 5 Finders Keepers start time, full cast list, locations and how many episodes|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/channel-5-finders-keepers-start-28463559|website=Walesonline}}</ref>


==Broadcast==
==Broadcast==
The series was broadcast in the United Kingdom on [[Channel 5]] from 17 January 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/jan/17/tv-tonight-james-buckley-and-neil-morrisseys-metal-detectorist-drama|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 February 2024}}</ref>
The series was broadcast in the United Kingdom on [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]] from 17 January 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/jan/17/tv-tonight-james-buckley-and-neil-morrisseys-metal-detectorist-drama|website=The Guardian|title= TV tonight: James Buckley and Neil Morrissey's metal detectorist drama|accessdate=3 February 2024}}</ref>

==Reception==
==Reception==
Anita Singh in ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' said it was "well made… Morrissey is perfectly cast".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2024/01/17/finders-keepers-channel-5-review-neil-morrissey/|first=Anita|last=Singh|website=The Daily Telegraph|date=17 January 2024|accessdate=3 February 2024|title= Finders Keepers, review: Channel 5 strike gold with Neil Morrissey's detectorist thriller }}</ref>
Anita Singh in ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' said it was "well made… Morrissey is perfectly cast".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2024/01/17/finders-keepers-channel-5-review-neil-morrissey/|first=Anita|last=Singh|website=The Daily Telegraph|date=17 January 2024|accessdate=3 February 2024|title= Finders Keepers, review: Channel 5 strike gold with Neil Morrissey's detectorist thriller }}</ref> Carol Midgely in ''[[The Times]]'' awarded it three stars and said it was "a decent watch" and that "Morrissey’s performance was admirably restrained".<ref>{{cite web|date=18 January 2024|title= Finders Keepers review — Neil Morrissey unearths his criminal side |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/finders-keepers-review-neil-morrissey-unearths-his-criminal-side-8qwzsnl6m|first=Carol|last=Midgeley|accessdate=3 February 2024|website=The Times}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|27656056}}

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Latest revision as of 13:57, 15 October 2024

Finders Keepers
GenreDrama
Created byDan Sefton
Written byDan Sefton
Directed byPhilip John
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Nicola Shindler
  • Davina Earl
  • Dan Sefton
ProducerSimon Lupton
Production companies
  • Quay Street Productions
  • Seven Seas Films
Original release
NetworkChannel 5
Release17 January (2024-01-17) –
7 February 2024 (2024-02-07)

Finders Keepers is a 2024 British television drama series, directed by Philip John and written by Dan Sefton. It stars Neil Morrisey and James Buckley, with Fay Ripley and Jessica Rhodes. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Channel 5 from 17 January, to 2 February 2024.

Premise

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Amateur metal detectorists in Somerset discover a hoard of buried Saxon treasure, which they think might be very valuable. Rather than submitting the find to the authorities as they are legally obliged, but risk diluting their profit with the land owner, they have the choice of keeping the discovery secret and selling it themselves.[1]

Cast

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Production

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In April 2023, the four-part series was commissioned under the title The Hoard with production by Quay Street Productions and Seven Seas Films. Simon Lupton is series producer with Nicola Shindler and Davina Earl as executive producers. Philip John is the director from a Dan Sefton script, who is also an executive producer.[3]

Set in Somerset, filming locations in the county included Glastonbury Market Place and Glastonbury High Street, as well as Glastonbury Tor.[4] Filming also took place in Buckinghamshire.[5]

Broadcast

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The series was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Channel 5 from 17 January 2024.[6]

Reception

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Anita Singh in The Daily Telegraph said it was "well made… Morrissey is perfectly cast".[7] Carol Midgely in The Times awarded it three stars and said it was "a decent watch" and that "Morrissey’s performance was admirably restrained".[8]

References

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  1. ^ Kettle, Emilia (15 January 2024). "Channel 5 Finder Keepers - Full cast list and how to watch". Bracknell News. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. ^ Hibbs, James (17 January 2024). "Meet the cast of Finders Keepers". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. ^ "C5 orders The Hoard from Seven Seas, Quay Street, ITVS". Televisual. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  4. ^ Linham, Laura (18 January 2024). "Finders Keepers" premieres on Channel 5, showcasing Glastonbury's charm". Glastonbury.nub. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  5. ^ Nisbet, Megan (17 January 2024). "Channel 5 Finders Keepers start time, full cast list, locations and how many episodes". Walesonline. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  6. ^ "TV tonight: James Buckley and Neil Morrissey's metal detectorist drama". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  7. ^ Singh, Anita (17 January 2024). "Finders Keepers, review: Channel 5 strike gold with Neil Morrissey's detectorist thriller". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  8. ^ Midgeley, Carol (18 January 2024). "Finders Keepers review — Neil Morrissey unearths his criminal side". The Times. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
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