Series

Lovejoy

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

★ 7.4(52)198650m6 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Ian La Frenais, Jonathan Gash
Release date: 1986-01-10
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 73
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Lovejoy

Lovejoy is a 1986 web series in the Comedy, Drama and Mystery genres, created by Ian La Frenais and Jonathan Gash, starring Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton and Caroline Langrishe. It spans 6 seasons and 73 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lovejoy in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Season 110 eps · 1986

Season 212 eps · 1991

Season 314 eps · 1992

Season 413 eps · 1993

Season 514 eps · 1993

Season 610 eps · 1994

Cast

Ian McShane

Lovejoy

Dudley Sutton

Tinker Dill

Caroline Langrishe

Charlotte Cavendish

Diane Parish

Beth Taylor

Themes & keywords

antique dealerrogue

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lovejoy in Australia?+

Lovejoy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Lovejoy on Netflix?+

Lovejoy is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How many seasons of Lovejoy are there?+

Lovejoy has 6 seasons and 73 episodes in total.

Who stars in Lovejoy?+

Lovejoy stars Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Caroline Langrishe and Diane Parish.

When did Lovejoy come out?+

Lovejoy is a 1986 web series created by Ian La Frenais and Jonathan Gash.

What genre is Lovejoy?+

Lovejoy is Comedy, Drama and Mystery series.

Who created Lovejoy?+

Lovejoy was created by Ian La Frenais and Jonathan Gash.