Lovejoy

Lovejoy (1986-1994)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Crime

Lovejoy has a keen eye for antiques. The part-time detective scours the murky salerooms, auction halls and stately homes of Britain, always on the lookout for a find.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 20:30 (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E10Last Tango in LavenhamDec 4, 1994
S06E09Holding the BabyNov 27, 1994
S06E08Fruit of the DessertNov 20, 1994
S06E07Breaking the BrokerNov 13, 1994
S06E06The Last of the UzkoksNov 6, 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Lovejoy' premiere?

'Lovejoy' premiered on January 10, 1986.

Who plays the lead character, Lovejoy?

Ian McShane plays the lead character, Lovejoy.

What is Lovejoy's profession in the show?

Lovejoy is an antiques dealer.

Lovejoy lives and works in which country?

Lovejoy lives and works in England.

Who owns the antique shop where Lovejoy works?

Lady Jane Felsham owns the antique shop where Lovejoy works.

What is the name of Lovejoy's assistant?

Lovejoy's assistant is called Eric.

Lovejoy has a complicated love life. Who are some of the women he is romantically involved with throughout the show?

Some of the women Lovejoy is romantically involved with in the show include Lady Jane Felsham, Charlotte Cavendish, and Vicky Chalmers.

Lovejoy's nemesis is a fellow antiques dealer. What is this rival's name?

Lovejoy's rival antiques dealer is named Charlie Gimbert.

What does Lovejoy refer to his antique-selling trade as?

Lovejoy refers to his antique-selling trade as "the art of the deal."

What type of vehicle does Lovejoy drive?

Lovejoy drives a vintage Jaguar.

What is the name of Lovejoy's canine companion in the show?

Lovejoy's canine companion is named Lady Jane.

What is the name of the pub that Lovejoy frequents in the show?

The pub that Lovejoy frequents is called The Royal Oak.

Lovejoy often engages in shady deals. What is his justification for this behavior?

Lovejoy justifies his shady deals as "creative bargaining."

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