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Lovejoy

1986-01-10 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.4

Comedy · Drama · Mystery

The adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he has a reputation as a “divvie”, a person with an almost supernatural powers for recognising exceptional items as well as distinguishing genuine antique from clever fakes or forgeries.

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Creators
Ian La Frenais, Jonathan Gash
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Ian McShaneIan McShaneLovejoy
Dudley SuttonDudley SuttonTinker Dill
Caroline LangrisheCaroline LangrisheCharlotte Cavendish
Diane ParishDiane ParishBeth Taylor

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