Lovejoy

Lovejoy

In the shady world of antiques, Lovejoy has a knack for finding the truth.

Created by Ian La Frenais, Jonathan Gash

On BBC One

1986–19946 seasons73 episodes50 min7.4 / 10

A charming, episodic romp through the antiques trade with a likeable rogue protagonist whose supernatural eye for authenticity drives mysteries that resolve within the hour.

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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