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Series

Lovejoy

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

7.4(52)198650m6 seasons
Official site

Lovejoy is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Thirteen and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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 United States — 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

Themes & keywords

antique dealerrogue

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lovejoy in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Lovejoy on Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Thirteen and WETA+. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.

Is Lovejoy on Netflix?+

Lovejoy is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Thirteen and WETA+.

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.

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