Finders Keepers (British TV series)
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| Finders Keepers | |
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| Screenplay by | Dan Sefton |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 5 |
| Release | 17 January 2024 |
Finders Keepers is a 2024 British television series written by Dan Sefton and starring Neil Morrisey and James Buckley. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Channel 5 from 17 January 2024.
Premise
Amateur metal 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.[1]
Cast
- Neil Morrisey as Martin Stone
- James Buckley as Ashley Taylor
- Faye Ripley as Anne Stone
- Jessica Rhodes as Laura Stone
- Rakhee Thakrar as DS Carole Doyle
- Shane Attwooll as Greg ‘Rocky’ Rock
- Brendan Coyle as Denys Elland[2]
Production
Set in Somerset, filming locations included Glastonbury Market Place and High Street and Glastonbury Tor, in Somerset.[3] Filming also took place in Buckinghamshire.[4]
Broadcast
The series was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Channel 5 from 17 January 2024.[5]
Reception
Anita Singh in The Daily Telegraph said it was "well made… Morrissey is perfectly cast".[6] Carol Midgely in The Times awarded it three stars and said it was "a decent watch" and that "Morrissey’s performance was admirably restrained".[7]
References
- ^ Kettle, Emilia (15 January 2024). "Channel 5 Finder Keepers - Full cast list and how to watch". Bracknell News. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Hibbs, James (17 January 2024). "Meet the cast of Finders Keepers". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Linham, Laura (18 January 2024). "Finders Keepers" premieres on Channel 5, showcasing Glastonbury's charm". Glastonbury.nub. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Nisbet, Megan (17 January 2024). "Channel 5 Finders Keepers start time, full cast list, locations and how many episodes". Walesonline. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "TV tonight: James Buckley and Neil Morrissey's metal detectorist drama". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/finders-keepers-review-neil-morrissey-unearths-his-criminal-side-8qwzsnl6m%7Cfirst=Carol%7Clast=Midgeley%7Caccessdate=3 February 2024|website=The Times}}