Lovejoy
Overview
Lovejoy, a charming yet unscrupulous antiques dealer from East Anglia, navigates the intriguing world of collectibles and forgeries. Renowned for his uncanny ability to identify remarkable treasures, he’s often referred to as a “divvie,” suggesting a near-mystical talent for spotting the real deal amid clever replicas. Each episode unfolds as he tackles various adventures, blending wit and resourcefulness while engaging with both clients and rivals in the antique market. Lovejoy's exploits highlight the thrill of the hunt for authenticity, making for a captivating watch.
Episodes
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1
The Firefly Cage
Lovejoy takes on Eric Catchpole as his apprentice and embarks on a quest to decode the significance of a Japanese firefly cage. In a thrilling chase o...
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2
The Axeman Cometh
At an auction hosted by Charlie Gimbert, Lovejoy acquires a Welsh dresser and discovers an opulent Arab headdress filled with gold ducats hidden with...
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3
The Sting
Lovejoy takes on the challenge of assisting a young woman in locating a pair of Meissen figures she sold to fund her drug addiction. During his searc...
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4
Friends, Romans and Enemies
A theft at the nearby museum appears linked to the demise of a local counterfeiter, prompting Lovejoy to investigate a stash of Roman coins on the Is...
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5
The Judas Pair
After a man is murdered using a stunning pair of Regency duelling pistols, his wife and brother enlist Lovejoy's help to locate the weapons and seek j...
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6
To Sleep No More
Sam Wendell, a seasoned forger, collapses from a heart attack while being chased by an enigmatic priest, leaving behind a minor forgery. Sam had claim...
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7
The Real Thing
In search of some distance from Charlie, Lovejoy accepts a temporary position at a newly opened antiques market in Norwich, owned by one of Jane's cl...
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8
The March of Time
Lovejoy discovers a trove of vintage love letters concealed within an antique clock. Captivated by the letters' original owner, he becomes eager to un...
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9
Death and Venice (1)
Lovejoy journeys to Venice to uncover the truth behind the murder of a close friend. The victim had acquired a painting that Lovejoy suspected was a f...
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10
Death and Venice (2)
In the enchanting city of Venice, Lovejoy takes on a role with Caterina and Lavinia, determined to expose their deceit. During his investigation, he ...
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1
Just Desserts
As Season 2 opens, Lovejoy emerges from prison after completing a term for theft, convinced he was framed. Determined to uncover the true culprit behi...
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2
The Italian Venus
A greedy landowner hesitates to distribute an inheritance to his financially struggling brother, who happens to be a friend of Jane. In response, Love...
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3
Bin Diving
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4
Montezuma's Revenge
The manager of a hard rock band plans to sell a priceless ancient pre-Columbian solid gold statue, inadvertently unleashing Inca black magic in East ...
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5
Who Dares, Sings
Lovejoy and Jane are tasked with outfitting a stylish new restaurant owned by Major Linden Walker, a former army buddy of Tinker's. With assistance fr...
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6
One Born Every Minute
Ashley Wilkes roams through East Anglia, creating delightful paintings of quaint cottages while enchanting the local women. An army officer enlists Lo...
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7
National Wealth
Tinker is overjoyed when Madeline Gilbert, a former movie icon, requests the assistance of the Lovejoy crew, as he has long admired her. Madeline inte...
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8
Sugar and Spice
Lovejoy finds himself in trouble for failing to pay his daughter Vicky's school fees. Simultaneously, much to Eric's dismay, a different schoolgirl ap...
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9
Raise the Hispanic
Amanda Peagram, the daughter of a local landowner, is set to marry Roger Hall. Under Amanda's father's direction, Lovejoy is tasked with decorating t...
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10
Lily's Pearls
Jane's spouse, Alexander, has teamed up with a new business partner, Joe Gruder, which raises Lovejoy's suspicions. When Jane receives a call from Li...
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11
Riding in Rollers
Harry Catapodis, a dealer, finds himself in trouble after selling counterfeit goods to the stunning American widow, Cassandra Lynch, whom Lovejoy is ...
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12
The Black Virgin of Vladimir
Harry Catapodis, a dealer, has duped Cassandra Lynch, a stunning American widow known to Lovejoy, by selling her counterfeit items. When exposed, Har...
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1
Friends in High Places
As the third season kicks off, Lovejoy returns to Felsham after an extended stay in Spain, where his attempts at painting have yielded little success...
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2
Out To Lunch
Lovejoy becomes increasingly distracted by his budding relationship with Victoria, neglecting his work responsibilities. Alongside Jane and Alexander...
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3
No Strings
The Hothouse Flowers, a local band, are set to perform at a charity event, and their manager happens to be an old acquaintance of Tinker’s. Before ...
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4
Angel Trousers
Lovejoy finds himself entangled in a dark scheme involving Mussolini's nose and the sea burial of Captain Bucknall, who happens to be Jane's former ho...
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5
The Benin Bronze
Australian antique dealer Greg Veitch is on a quest for his ultimate treasure, which he dubs 'my Eureka.' During his visit to Sir Max Spence's estate,...
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6
Eric of Arabia
Lovejoy is requested to appraise a historic Chinese terra-cotta pig statue. However, after a mishap on his bicycle leaves him with a broken leg, he fi...
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7
Scotch on the Rocks
Vicky discovers an ancient claymore in her attic, sparking intrigue. Lovejoy acquires the sword at an auction and is soon tempted with a lucrative off...
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8
Loveknots
In the episode "Loveknots," Jane opts to auction an Anatolian rug. During the sale, Harriet Fisher, an elderly woman, purchases a Berber rug intended ...
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9
Smoke Your Nose
Reverend Harry Nettles insists that a Roman villa's mosaic floor lies beneath the ground next to his church, which is slated for development. However,...
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10
Kids
When Lovejoy's daughter Vicky goes missing, she later reveals she is shacking up with an older man whose spouse has recently passed away. Susan, Vick...
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11
Members Only
Mr. Kashimoto struggles to gain entry into a prestigious local golf club. When the club enlists Lovejoy to appraise their prized silver trophy, he id...
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12
Highland Fling (1)
A collection of vintage drawings leads Lovejoy and Jane on an adventure to Scotland, where they stumble upon a scheme by a rival antiques dealer aimi...
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13
Highland Fling (2)
Old drawings lead Lovejoy and Jane on an adventure to Scotland, where they stumble upon a scheme orchestrated by a rival antiques dealer intent on de...
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1
The Napoleonic Commode
After being kicked out of his rented cottage due to his landlord Freddy the Phone, formally known as Frederick Arthur Haig Montgomery Wavell Reeve, f...
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2
The Ring
In an attempt to inflate the value of a painting he’s auctioning, Lovejoy enlists the unsuspecting Jane to assist him in creating a bizarre network...
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3
Second Fiddle
Renowned violinist Lindsey Parry-Davies seeks Lovejoy's help to make his prized Stradivarius appear as a counterfeit. The Lovejoy Antiques crew is tak...
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4
The Colour of Mary
Charlie Gimbert comes back from abroad, stepping into an unexpected position as manager for the notorious snooker player, Murray McNally. Eager to rec...
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5
Fly the Flag
A family grappling with death duties turns to Lovejoy for assistance in generating some much-needed funds. Simultaneously, Beau Whittaker, employed at...
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6
Judgment of Solomon
A former high-ranking Air Force officer hires Lovejoy to auction off his extensive and impressive assortment of Jewish artifacts. However, Lovejoy's ...
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7
The Galloping Major
While exploring Frankie's scrap yard, Lovejoy stumbles upon an old cannon. Curious about its history, he heads to the Tower of London for further inv...
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8
God Helps Those
After a recent spate of break-ins at antique stores, Lovejoy discovers that a table he entrusted to another dealer has been destroyed, leading him to...
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9
They Call Me Midas
Jim Leonard, Lovejoy's antiques mentor, reappears with a proposal for a harmless con to expose a renowned dealer. The scheme revolves around a counter...
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10
Irish Stew
The Lovejoy Antiques crew travels to Ireland in search of unique items and to find a Jack Butler Yeats painting that Jane wants to gift her uncle. Ho...
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11
Dainty Dish
In the episode titled "Dainty Dish," the Lovejoy Antiques crew ventures into Brighton, on the hunt for an exquisite collection of vintage china. As us...
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12
Taking the Pledge
Lovejoy is surprised by the sudden arrival of Jamie, an old acquaintance, who seeks his assistance with a pressing issue. Jamie is unable to pay the p...
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13
Lovejoy Loses It
In a televised showcase, Lovejoy displays his remarkable intuition for antiques, captivating the audience. However, during a house clearance, he negl...
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1
Pig in a Poke
Lovejoy acquires a collection of drawings attributed to James Gillray, only to discover they are forgeries. As he attempts to offload them, Eric stum...
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2
Who is the Fairest of Them All?
Jane's former dance instructor approaches Lovejoy with a request to sell a special mirror. This sparks a negotiation that includes the enigmatic, one-...
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3
A Going Concern
Lovejoy is tasked with overseeing Felsham Hall while it awaits a new owner, transforming the estate into a showcase for his antique collection. This ...
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4
The Kakiemon Tiger
Facing pressure from a relentless debt collector, Lovejoy seizes the opportunity to crash a country house auction to settle his financial troubles. D...
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5
Three Men and a Brittle Lady
Charlotte's ex-boyfriend makes a surprise visit from New York and proposes that she join him in Paris, yet she declines his offer. Meanwhile, a con a...
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6
Ducking and Diving
Tinker and Eric enjoy some downtime at the pub owned by Eric's Uncle Jack. At the same time, Lovejoy is tasked with guiding a couple through the loca...
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7
Stones of Destiny
A unique Celtic cross disappears from Charlotte's auction house, following Lovejoy's request for the porter to allow a friend to examine it. Determine...
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8
Poetic Licence
Charlotte receives a request from her friend who manages a nursing home to assist in selling some items, prompting her to enlist Lovejoy for his exper...
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9
The Peking Gun
Charlie Gimbert enlists Lovejoy to appraise a colonial widow's collection of Chinese artifacts. Intrigued by a peculiar Peking cannon, Lovejoy seeks C...
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10
Goose Bumps
Following the mysterious vanishing of a dealer from a cross-channel ferry, Lovejoy finds himself with two china geese. Meanwhile, Charlie Gimbert, ea...
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11
Swings and Roundabouts
Lovejoy's friend Boswell, who operates a traveling fair, enlists Lovejoy's help to sell some silver candlesticks. Trouble arises when the police inte...
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12
Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
Lovejoy escorts Charlotte to an Antiques Fair in Cambridge, where the financially struggling Doncaster sisters request his expertise in valuing their...
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13
The Price of Fish
Lovejoy receives an invitation to join Charlotte for the weekend at her best friend's home. The friend is in financial trouble and seeks to have a cl...
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14
The Lost Colony
Lovejoy encounters American relatives visiting England, including his cousin Mary-John. They discover that the eccentric Lord Wakering possesses valu...
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1
Fair Exchange
Charlotte purchases a painting from the financially struggling Tabors, only to discover she has been duped. Determined to rectify the situation, Lovej...
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2
Day of Reckoning
In a tense turn of events, Max Hunter, a disgruntled ex-friend, accuses Lovejoy of having an affair with his wife and kidnaps Charlotte, intending to ...
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3
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
When Tinker goes missing, Lovejoy embarks on a quest to locate him. His journey leads him to Devon, where he learns that Tinker’s true identity is A...
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4
Double Edged Sword
A no-nonsense businessman enlists Lovejoy’s services to track down a stolen sixteenth-century samurai sword. Meanwhile, Lovejoy's mentor, Jim Leona...
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5
Guns and Roses
In the episode titled "Guns and Roses," Lovejoy brings an antique firearm to a gunsmith in London for restoration. However, the armorer is currently d...
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6
The Last of the Uzkoks
Lord Dunwich enlists Lovejoy's expertise to appraise a silver communion set, while Lady Dunwich requests his help in locating vintage prints of the s...
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7
Breaking the Broker
The police devise a plan to entrap Tinker in order to enlist Lovejoy's help. They ask him to investigate a high-end pawnbroker believed to be dealing ...
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8
Fruit of the Dessert
Lovejoy devises a perilous scheme that involves relying on a notorious loan shark, putting his daughter Vicky's future at grave risk. Yet, he believes...
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9
Holding the Baby
Lovejoy acquires a vintage dresser from the 1800s at an unbeatable price, following guidance from a Caribbean expert. At the same time, Charlotte gra...
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10
Last Tango in Lavenham
In the final episode of Lovejoy, Lovejoy prepares for his upcoming wedding to Charlotte, but cracks begin to show in his previous life. The dramatic ...
