Detectorists is finished. It is over. Complete. I loved it. Probably my favourite TV series ever. Perfect cast. Beautifully written. Brilliant location shooting. Perfectly formed 3-DVD Boxset too. Finished and tied with a bow.

Can we have another five series worth please? Or just a one-hour Christmas Special next year? What happens when baby grows up? Lee Brady... pleeeease, listen to yourself! All the attendant problems of diminishing directorial interest, nicely optimistic open/dead-ended plot finale, non-availability of cast members, shrinking audiences busy with cat videos and porn... but someone has decided they want some more, the party isn't allowed to end...

I think the petitioner will have more luck petitioning Mr Cope to reform The Teardrop Explodes.