Main content

The metal detectorist, the tip-off and the 30-year quest

Metal detecting has been a lifelong hobby for Reg Mead. He says it’s a bit like fishing, you’re always waiting for the big one - and Reg waited a very long time.

One Sunday, over drinks, Reg Mead was told a story: that back in the fifties a farmer had unearthed a pot full of old coins. He’d scooped up what he could and then ploughed the rest back in to the field. Reg is a keen metal detectorist so his interest was piqued. He got permission from the landowner and set off with some friends from his metal-detecting club. But there was a catch, the land was very much in use so he could only search for four to five hours a year. After a while most club members gave up and moved on but Reg and his friend Richard Miles persisted, for thirty years.

If you’d like to get in touch with the programme you can email us: lifechanging@bbc.co.uk

Available now

28 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Nov 2021 20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

More episodes

Previous

We said we’d never talk about it again

Next

A fear of dogs put my freedom at risk

See all episodes from Life Changing

Broadcasts

  • Wed 10 Nov 2021 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 10 Nov 2021 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Action Line

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Action Line

Information and support for issues covered in Life Changing.

Podcast