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.

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Plot Keywords:

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

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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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

Something of a mystery surrounds Lovejoy's daughter. In Lovejoy: Sugar & Spice, Lady Jane mentions that Lovejoy has just one daughter. In Season 1, she is called Kate and is played by Charlotte Edwards; in Seasons 2 and 3, she is called Vicky and is played by Amelia Shankley; in Season 6 her name is spelled Viki and she is played by Amelia Curtis. Despite information to the contrary on some web sites, Amelia Shankley and Amelia Curtis are not the same actress.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Kitten with a Whip (1994)

User Reviews

Interesting, humorous and unusual crime stories.

Excellent series full of humour and wit. Stories well written. Deals with the 'life and times' of an antiques dealer with a problem with commitment except to friends. Terrific supporting cast who play their roles with a joy and bring depth to their characters. Wonderfully interesting stories - I especially enjoyed seeing the 'J. Arthur Rank gong' again after an absence of many years - I hope that it has now found its way into a museum for safe keeping! I wish that a new series would be produced but, and here I compliment the BBC, the production company know when to end a series - that is, while it is still excellent!