TV series
Lovejoy
1986–1994, English, on BBC One. Created by Ian La Frenais & Jonathan Gash.
In the shady world of antiques, Lovejoy has a knack for finding the truth.
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.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 73
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S6 E10: Last Tango in Lavenham
Aired 4 December 1994
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Ian La FrenaisCreator
- Jonathan GashCreator
- Ian McShaneLovejoy · 73 ep
- Dudley SuttonTinker Dill · 73 ep
- Chris JuryEric Catchpole · 56 ep
- Phyllis LoganLady Jane Felsham (archive footage) · 47 ep
- Malcolm TierneyCharlie Gimbert · 27 ep
- Caroline LangrisheCharlotte Cavendish · 22 ep
- Diane ParishBeth Taylor · 21 ep
- Pavel DouglasLord Alexander Felsham · 14 ep
- Maggie OllerenshawKate Henshaw · 13 ep
- Geoffrey BatemanDandy Jack · 6 ep
- Eric DeaconDet. Insp. Hardwick · 5 ep
- Denys GrahamBigelow · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 January 1986
- Last aired
- 4 December 1994
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Lovejoy: quick answers
Is Lovejoy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Lovejoy are there?
Lovejoy has 6 seasons and 73 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Lovejoy finished?
Yes. Lovejoy ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Lovejoy?
Lovejoy is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Thirteen, WETA+.
Is Lovejoy suitable for kids?
Lovejoy is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Lovejoy?
If you liked Lovejoy, try Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators, Death Valley, Wild Cards.
Who created Lovejoy?
Lovejoy was created by Ian La Frenais and Jonathan Gash and stars Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury.