1986 – 1994 · Series · 50m · TV-PG

Lovejoy

Name: Lovejoy
Director: Alex Kirby, Baz Taylor, David Reynolds, Don Leaver, Francis Megahy, Geoffrey Sax, Gordon Flemyng, Ian McShane, Ian White, John Crome, John Woods, Ken Hannam, Ken Horn, Nicholas Laughland, Paul Harrison, Richard Laxton, Rob Walker, Roger Tucker, Sarah Hellings, William Brayne, Bill Hays, Peter Barber-Fleming, Jim Hill
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1986
Cast: Alex Leppard, Alex Van, Alfred Marks, Arthur Cox, Brenda Cavendish

Audience

A likeable but roguish antiques dealer navigates the East Anglian trade, using an almost supernatural eye to spot exceptional objects and distinguish genuine antiques from clever fakes. His adventures blend mystery, comedy, antique lore, countryside escapades, and the complications of working with friends, rivals, and those drawn to his charm.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you prefer witty, low-violence mysteries with eccentric characters, antique discoveries, and cosy British charm; Not for you if you want relentless action, modern pacing, or darker crime drama.

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Cast

Alex LeppardAlex VanAlfred MarksArthur CoxBrenda CavendishCaroline HunnisettCathleen DelanyCyril Appleton

Directors

Alex KirbyBaz TaylorDavid ReynoldsDon LeaverFrancis MegahyGeoffrey SaxGordon FlemyngIan McShaneIan WhiteJohn CromeJohn WoodsKen HannamKen HornNicholas LaughlandPaul HarrisonRichard LaxtonRob WalkerRoger TuckerSarah HellingsWilliam Brayne

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