Lovejoy (1986–1994)

Lovejoy is a loveable rogue and an antiques dealer with an amazing talent for spotting hidden treasures. When not looking for the odd collectible, Lovejoy spends most of his time using his ... See full summary »

Creator:

Ian La Frenais

Stars:

Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ian McShane	...	Lovejoy (73 episodes, 1986-1994)
Dudley Sutton	...	Tinker (70 episodes, 1986-1994)
Chris Jury	...	Eric (55 episodes, 1986-1994)
Phyllis Logan	...	Lady Jane (47 episodes, 1986-1994)

Storyline

Lovejoy is a loveable rogue and an antiques dealer with an amazing talent for spotting hidden treasures. When not looking for the odd collectible, Lovejoy spends most of his time using his con-artist skills to help out the less fortunate. His partners in crime are wealthy Lady Jane, his dim assistant Eric, and the genially intoxicated Tinker.

---

Plot Keywords:

antique | based on novel | based on book | character name in title

---

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery

---

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 1986 (UK)

Also Known As:

Les règles de l'art

Filming Locations:

Elm Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Drama Productions, McShane Productions, Tamariska Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (71 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During filming in series one to three, several scenes were shot inside the Six Bells pub, Walsham Le Willows. For some strange reason, the films were reversed, and actors wore their watches on their RIGHT wrists, jackets with right-hand breast pockets were made, and there was even a reverse-replica of the pub clock.

---

Quotes

Lovejoy: Do we have to bring mistrust and suspicion into this.

---

Connections

Followed by Lovejoy: Friends in High Places (1992)

User Reviews

great show, great cast, sorely missed

I thoroughly enjoyed watching Lovejoy on A&E channel some years ago. Ian McShane was right on as the roguish antique dealer, and he was ably accompanied by Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Phyllis Logan, Malcolm Tierney, and later on, Caroline Langrishe. I'm happy to see that it's now available on DVD. I taped most of the episodes, but at the end, I'm afraid my collection became a little confused.

I admit to not having read the books, but I understand they're much darker than this show that displayed beautiful antiques, fun characters, and glorious countryside. The ensemble work was great. I confess to especially liking the flirtation between Lovejoy and Lady Jane. I recall the last episode as being a bit of a downer, but probably fitting with the character of Lovejoy as portrayed by McShane. A&E used to have the most marvelous series - I remember this fondly, along with the House of Elliott.