Lovejoy
an Episode Guide
by Dave Smith
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Lovejoyan Episode Guide
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| aired from: Jan 1986 to: Dec 1994 | 69 eps, 2 specials | BBC-1 | 50 min | mono | ________________ |
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Created for television by Ian La Frenais, based on the books by Jonathan Gash.
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rc: Amanda, Bigelow, Alexander, Mrs Cameron, Dandy Jack, Drabble
Lovejoy ("No Mister, just Lovejoy") is an East Anglian antiques dealer who lives a somewhat hand-to-mouth existence, despite being a 'divvie' - a man who just "knows the right of something". Aided by his 'Barker', Tinker Dill, and an apprentice, Eric Catchpole, son of the local butcher, he sets out to unravel the meaning behind a coal carving of a Japanese firefly cage. His 'rival' is Charlie Gimbert, his landlord and owner of the local auction house. Soon, Lady Jane Felsham becomes part of the team.
b: 10 Jan 86 pc: _________ w: Ian La Frenais d: David Reynolds NOTE: Ronald Frazer appears in this episode as Drummer, but later appears in episode 17 as Michael Edwards.This is the first of three appearances by Anthony Jackson as Brian, the mechanic. The other appearances are in episodes 4 and 9.
rc: Dandy Jack, Bigelow, Amanda
Lovejoy buys a Welsh dresser, in which is hidden a valuable Arab wedding headdress, festooned with gold ducats. Catesby, the recently released from prison son of the dead man whose property was being sold at Gimbert's auction house, says that he was promised the dresser. Lovejoy sells the piece back, without the headdress. Catesby goes looking for him, armed with an axe. To complicate matters, an Income Tax officer is also after Lovejoy.
b: 17 Jan 86 pc: _________ w: Terry Hodgkinson d: Roger Tucker NOTE: This is the first of three appearances by Mark Monero as Woody, the cafe owner. The other appearances are in episode 3 and 6.rc: Bigelow, Amanda, Dandy Jack, Alexander, Mrs Cameron
Lovejoy is trying to help a young woman trace a pair of Meissen figures, which she had sold to raise cash for a drug habit. When he comes across evidence of a double-cross by Charlie, he sets out to get even.
b: 24 Jan 86 pc: _________ w: Ian La Frenais d: Baz Taylor NOTE: Here begins the saga of Lovejoy's daughter. In the first season, in episodes 3 and 4, she is called Kate, and is played by Charlotte Edwards. In the third season, in episodes 18, 28 and 31 she is played by Amelia Shankley, but is now called Vicky, although the second episode lists her as Vicki. In the sixth season, in episodes 67 and 69, she is listed as Viki, and is played by Amelia Curtis.In this episode Mark Penfold appears as DS Lloyd, however, he later appears in episode 20 as Robinson, the Pawnbroker.
rc: Amanda, Dandy Jack, Bigelow
After a robbery at the local museum, and the death of a local forger, which seem to be connected, Lovejoy goes on the trail of a hidden hoard of Roman coins in the Isle of Man. He soon discovers that a couple of Americans are also interested in the hoard.
b: 31 Jan 86 pc: _________ w: Ian La Frenais d: Ken Hannamrc: Alexander
Lovejoy searches for a pair of mythical Regency pistols that could lead to the identity of a murderer. In the process he puts Jane's life at risk, and challenges Dr La Grange to a duel.
b: 7 Feb 86 pc: _________ w: Ian La Frenais d: Baz Taylorrc: Dandy Jack, Bigelow, Alexander, Mrs Cameron, Drabble
When Sam Wendell dies of a heart attack, he leaves one small piece that he had forged. Strangely, he had told his wife that it was the key to a fortune. Lovejoy sets out to unravel the puzzle, dressing as a priest in the process.
b: 14 Feb 86 pc: _________ w: David Brown d: Ken hannam NOTE: Peter Whitbread appears here as a Vicar, but later appears in episode 13 as an auctioneer.rc: Dandy Jack
Wanting to get away from cahrlie for a few days, Lovejoy accepts a job at a new antiques market in Norwich, which is owned by a client of Lady Jane's. He is soon convinced that the man is a con artist, and sets out to expose him. Along the way he sets out to trap another con man that is selling forged paintings.
b: 21 Feb 86 pc: _________ w: Franics Megahy d: Roger Tuckerrc: Drabble
Lovejoy discovers some old love letters hidden in the back of an antique clock. He falls for the owner, but are the letters the 'real thing?' 'Captain Lovejoy' sets out to find the answer.
b: 28 Feb 86 pc: _________ w: Murray Smith d: Ken Hannamrc: Mrs Cameron, Alexander, Drabble
Lovejoy becomes involved in one of the most ambitious art swindles ever perpetrated, which is centered in Venice. A pair of identical twins, Caterina and Lavinia, plans the scam.
b: 7 Mar 86 pc: _________ w: Ian La Frenais d: Baz Taylor NOTE: Gwen Humble, who plays the twins Caterina and Lavinia, is Ian McShane's wife. She reappears in episode 65 as Lady Dunwich.rc: Mrs Cameron, Alexander, Drabble
Now established at the workshop in Venice, Lovejoy meets a Scottish forger called Luciano ('Lucky'), and together they unravel the mystery surrounding the twin sisters and the 'Island of Rats'.
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rc: Alexander
Having been found guilty of theft, and having spent time in prison, Lovejoy returns to Suffolk to try and find who 'set him up'. The plot centers on a piece of furniture that Lovejoy was hired to take to Holland.
b: 6 Jan 91 pc: _________ w: Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais d: Don Leaverrc: Alexander
Jane asks Lovejoy to help an old friend get some of his father's legacy out of his stingy brother. So, he sets out to produce a fake statue.
b: 13 Jan 91 pc: _________ w: T.R. Bowen d: John Woods NOTE: Tinker does not appear in this episode.With the aid of refuse man extraordinaire, Brian Nun, Lovejoy sets out to find who robbed an old friend of Jane's. Things are not helped by Eric's 'bin diving.'
b: 20 Jan 91 pc: _________ w: Terry Hodgkinson d: Baz Taylor NOTE: Tinker does not appear in this episode.NOTE: Peter Whitbread appears in this episode as an auctioneer, having previously appeared in episode 6 as a Vicar.
rc: Alexander
An Incan trinket, which has been sold to Eric, brings a bit of black magic to East Anglia, including a couple of murders. Once again, it's up to Lovejoy to solve the mystery, which involves the manager of a heavy rock band.
b: 27 Jan 91 pc: _________ w: Alan Clews d: Bill Braynerc: Dennis
Lovejoy Antiques is commissioned to fit out a new restaurant owned by an old army buddy of Tinker's, Major Linden Walker. With the aid of an ex-prison officer, who knew Lovejoy "in the nick", Lovejoy produces the goods, only to find that he has been conned. 'Crime and Punishment' - Linden and Tinker - make their only appearance!
b: 3 Feb 91 pc: _________ w: Douglas Watkinson d: John WoodsAshley Wilkes drives around the countryside painting pictures of delightful cottages, and seducing the female owners. An army major hires Lovejoy to find Wilkes, so as to gain a commission, he says, but Lovejoy is suspicious.
b: 10 Feb 91 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: Don Leaver NOTE: Neither Jane nor Eric appear in this episode.Madelaine Gilbert is an ex-movie star who wishes to sell some antiques, much to the delight of Tinker, who is a big fan. She hires Lovejoy, but then her house is robbed just before the auction, and the robbery bares a striking similarity to a number of others in both England and France.
b: 17 Feb 91 pc: _________ w: Geoff Lowe d: William Brayne NOTE: Jane does not appear in this episode. Ronald Frazer appears here as Michael Edwards, having previously appeared in episode 1 as Drummer.Lovejoy is in trouble for not paying Vicky's school fees. Meanwhile, another schoolgirl asks Lovejoy to sell some erotic drawings for her, much to Eric's disgust. When Lovejoy sees the schoolgirl being threatened by a man at the school, he decides there's more to the story than meets the eye.
b: 24 Feb 91 pc: _________ w: Steve Coombes & Dave Robinson d: Baz Taylor NOTE: This is the first of two appearances by Mel Martin, as Lovejoy's ex-wife Susan. She makes one further appearance in episode 31.Lovejoy Antiques are filling Amanda Peagram's new marriage home with antiques, at her father's request, but not to her liking. Her husband-to-be, Roger Hall, is dallying with the ladies, and then, after the wedding, disappears. Lovejoy thinks he's seen Roger's dead body, hidden in a suit of armour, but nobody believes him. All except Lassy, of course.
b: 3 Mar 91 pc: _________ w: Douglas Watkinson d: Bill Hays NOTE: Jane does not appear in this episode.rc: Alexander
Joe Gruder is Alexander's new business partner, but Lovejoy has a feeling that there's more to Joe than meets the eye. Then Jane gets a call from a panicking Lily Gruder, who has a problem with some pearls, and Joe's not the forgiving sort.
b: 10 Mar 91 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: Bill Hays NOTE: Mark Penfold appears here as Robinson, the Pawnbroker. However, he previously appeared in episode 3 as DS Lloyd.Cassandra Lynch, an American acquaintance of Lovejoy's, has been sold some fake antiques by Harry Catapodis. He offers to buy them back, but can't promise that they will not get back into circulation. Meanwhile, Harry is selling a Satsuma bowl to a Japanese Banker With the aid of the banker and an assortment of other odd characters, Lovejoy sets out to get back at Harry, and make some money.
b: 24 Mar 91 pc: _________ w: Terry Hodgkinson d: Francis Megahy NOTE: Jane does not appear in this episode.This is the first of two appearances by John Burgess as Popov, the manuscript specialist. His second appearance is in episode 34. However, John Bluthal also plays the role of Popov in episode 67.
This story is now often shown as two parts, with the first part titled as "Riding in Rollers".
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rc: Alexander
Lovejoy returns from Spain, where he learned that he can't paint, and reacquaints himself with Eric (now in security), Tinker (who has joined a monastery), and Jane (who has had her haircut). Meanwhile, an old friend of Jane's, Victoria Cavero, comes to stay, but a South American ring she has for sale sets in motion strange events and danger for Jane.
b: 12 Jan 92 pc: _________ w: Jeremy Paul d: Sarah Hellings NOTE: Joanna Lumley appears in this and the next two episodes as Victora Cavero, a serious piece of love interest for Lovejoy.rc: Alexander
The relationship between Lovejoy and Victoria has matured, as they spend a weekend away with Jane and Alex at the cottage of some friends. Meanwhile, Lovejoy buys some drawings for next-to-nothing, and the artist says that they are not his drawings. Lovejoy is determined to prove that they are.
b: 19 Jan 92 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: Sarah Hellings NOTE: In this episode Jonathan Coy appears as Edward Carr. However, he reappears in episode 64 as Geoffrey Tibbs.Lovejoy is going to take a break with Victoria, but first he has to arrange for Jane to 'put up' the Hothouse Flowers, whose manager is an old friend of Tinker's. Then, the organizer of the charity gig they are performing at runs off with the takings, and an ancient harp, which belongs to the band, also disappears from the house of the man who had arranged to mend it.
b: 26 Jan 92 pc: _________ w: Douglas Watkinson d: Peter Barber-FlemingJane gets Lovejoy involved with a burial at sea, of the brother of her old house-keeper, and then trying to sell the medals of the late Captain Bucknall. A top photographer wants the medals, and then an Italian turned up...
b: 2 Feb 92 pc: _________ w: Terry Hodgkinson d: Baz TaylorGreg Veitch is over from Australia, looking for antiques, but one in particular - his 'eureka'. Whilst visiting Sir Max Spence he sees the Benin Bronze, and wants it. But the D.T.I. won't allow an export license.
b: 9 Feb 92 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: John CromeLovejoy has been commissioned to value a chinese clay pig. Then a crash on Eric's ancient bicycle sees him in hospital with a broken leg. Meanwhile, Eric attempts to turn a classic touring motorbike into something special.
b: 16 Feb 92 pc: _________ w: Steve Coombes & Dave Robinson d: Ian McShane NOTE: This is the first of 4 episodes directed by Ian McShane.Vicki finds an old claymore in her attic. Lovejoy buys it at auction without knowing who it belongs to, and is then offered a large amount of money for it. Then, Vicki wants to buy the flat from him, and somebody tries to steal the claymore.
b: 23 Feb 92 pc: _________ w: T.R. Bowen d: Baz Taylorrc: Alexander
Jane and Alexander have an argument, and Jane decides to sell her Anatolian rug. At the auction another rug causes quite a stir, and then is stolen from the lady buyer, whose friend is an old army buddy of Tinker's. Jane and Alexander agree to a separation.
b: 1 Mar 92 pc: _________ w: Jeremy Paul d: Basz TaylorThe Rev Nettles asks Lovejoy to sell an old dish. He also tells Lovejoy that there is a Roman villa under the field next to his church. Unfortunately, nobody believes him, not even, it would appear, the county archaeologist. Meanwhile, Eric has sold an expensive grandfather clock, and Lovejoy has a strange item he knows nothing about.
b: 8 Mar 92 pc: _________ w: Terry Hodgkinson d: Baz Taylor NOTE: This si the first of two appearances by Tony Rohr as Rollo, the second being in episode 47.Vicki has disappeared, and then announces that she is living with an older man, something of which her mother does not approve. At the same time, Lovejoy uncovers a swindle run by the son of an MP.
b: 15 Mar 92 pc: _________ w: Francis Megahy d: Peter Barber-Fleming NOTE: Mel Martin makes her second appearance as Susan Lovejoy, the previous appearance being in episode 18.Mr Kashimoto is having trouble gaining membership of the golf club. Lovejoy has been commissioned to value the club's Pulser Tiller Cup, and Eric's shot a hole in the ceiling of Freddy's house.
b: 22 Mar 92 pc: _________ w: Geoff McQueen d: John CromeA set of sketches set Lovejoy on a trail, which takes him from East Anglia up to Scotland. Eric, meanwhile, is involved with a young lady who has some rather unsavory relations, but also an antique mirror to sell. And then there's the young woman that Lovejoy keeps seeing in the woods.
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Lovejoy takes a trip to Prague, accompanied by Eric, in order to sort out a mystery. Jane has gone on holiday to Austria with some friends, but soon ends up with him. Meanwhile, Tinker has been left at home to wrap the Christmas presents.
b: 26 Dec 92 pc: _________ w: Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais d: Geoffrey Sax| Back to TOP of Page |
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Lovejoy seeks out a Frenchman who is an expert on Napoleon Bonaparte, in order to sell a commode, which might have been the Emperor's. And, Freddy 'the Phone', Lovejoy's landlord, puts in an appearance.
b: 10 Jan 93 pc: _________ w: Terry Hidgkinson d: Baz Taylor NOTE: This is the first of two appearances by Harnage Singh Kalirai as the shopkeeper Azi Kumar. The second appearance is in episode 38.Lovejoy sets up a new version of a 'ring' in order to bump up the value of a set of paintings he has for sale. He seeks out three old friends to help him - Matron, Gideon and Henry 'the Hearse', but it's not easy making everything go to plan.
b: 17 Jan 93 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: John CromeAn up-and-coming violinist, Lindsey Parry-Davies, asks Lovejoy to have his Stradivarius 'touched up' so that it would be thought to be a fake. The gang can't work out why he should want to do this, but on Tinker's advice the team call on Tommy Norris, the king of the violin fakers, and Liverpool Football Club's number one fan.
b: 24 Jan 93 pc: _________ w: Chris Kelly & Iain Roy d: John CromeA famous snooker player who has 'gone to the dogs' - Murray McNally - wants Lovejoy to find him Mary Queen of Scots' billiards table. And "what Murray wants, Murray gets", says his manager - Charlie Gimbert. There's a visit to Fotheringhay Castle, the involvement of the descendant of Mary's gaolor, and an exhibition snooker match with Dennis Taylor.
b: 31 Jan 93 pc: _________ w: Steve Coombes & Dave Robinson d: Ian McShaneLovejoy has been asked to help raise some money, to cover death duties, by a local family. Meanwhile, whilst renovating a local church 'Beau' Whittaker finds an old flag dating back to the American War of Independence. A fierce battle ensues over its ownership.
b: 7 Feb 93 pc: _________ w: Douglas Watkinson d: Rob Walkerrc: Dennis
Eric finds himself arrested for theft, whilst driving Jane's Range Rover, whilst Lovejoy is asked to sell a large collection of Jewish antiques, by an ex-Wing Commander. He offers them to a Jewish collector who is suspicious of their provenance. And then Charlie gets himself involved.
b: 14 Feb 93 pc: _________ w: Tom Kempinski d: Rob WalkerAn elderly couple have broken the rear light of Lovejoy's truck, which requires a trip to the scrap yard, which in turns lands him with an old cannon. He visits the Tower of London to learn more about it, whilst an expert, Major Turpin, tries to steal it from under the nose of "Eric the Rottweiler".
b: 21 Feb 93 pc: _________ w: Terry Hodgkinson d: Baz TaylorThe local area is beset with a spate of 'ram-raids', and the latest raid sees the smashing of a table which Lovejoy had left with a local dealer. Meanwhile, Jane is involved in a bit of charity work for the local hospital, and befriends a young man. Then Charlie Gimbert is asked to find a particular clock...
b: 28 Feb 93 pc: _________ w: Tony Marchant d: John WoodsLovejoy's antiques mentor, Jim Leonard, appears on the horizon, asking him to help with a little swindle to catch out a famous dealer. Tinker promptly falls in love with Jim's wife, and Eric plays the gentleman farmer.
b: 7 Mar 93 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: John Crome NOTE: Dinsdale Landen makes the first of two appearances as Jim Leonard, Lovejoy's old mentor. He reappears in episode 63.The team visits Ireland to buy up stock, and find, if possible, a painting by Jack B Yeats, for Jane's Uncle's birthday. An attempted robbery finds them in possession of a page from a rare chronicle, and the search is on for an expert - Brendan Hennessey. Tinker and Eric also try a bit of singing.
b: 14 Mar 93 pc: _________ w: T.R. Bowen d: John CromeOn a visit to Brighton (Lovejoy: "Who can resist this town?"), the team find themselves scouring the town for a set of aristocratic china. Charlie does his best to cause havoc, and then there are the chairs...
b: 28 Mar 93 pc: _________ w: Jeremy Paul d: John WoodsAn old acquaintance, Jamie, turns up with a story of how he can't afford to retrieve an item from a local pawnbroker's. With only a few hours to go, Lovejoy sets out to raise the cash.
b: 4 Apr 93 pc: _________ w: Alan Clews d: Baz Taylor NOTE: This is the first of two appearances by Gabrielle Cowbum as DI McDonald, the second being episode 47.Lovejoy appears on TV, and then goes to a house clearance, where he finds himself agreeing to work alongside Charlie. He misses a vital piece, and begins to believe that he is losing his touch. Following receipt of a letter, he seeks out another 'divvie' who also lost it.
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Lovejoy buys a set of James Gillray drawings, which turn out to be second copies. Whilst trying to sell them, Eric finds a stolen statue with an aristocratic connection, at the house of some friends of Jane. Then there's the royal visit to consider....
b: 5 Sep 93 pc: _________ w: Terry Hodgkinson d: Baz Taylor NOTE: Charlie does not appear in this episode.rc: Alexander
Jane's old dance teacher wants Lovejoy to sell a mirror. This then leads to a deal which involves the apparently one-eyed Roderick Frew. Jane informs Lovejoy that Alexander is broke, Felsham is in the hands of the receivers, and she is leaving.
b: 12 Sep 93 pc: _________ w: Jeremy Paul d: Baz Taylor NOTE: Charlie does not appear in this episode.This is Phyllis Logan's final episode as a regular. She makes a guest appearance in the final episode.
This is the last of Pavel Douglas's 14 appearances as Alexander Felsham.
rc: Kate, Bill
Left to look after Felsham Hall until it has been sold, and show around prospective clients, Lovejoy uses the house as a showroom. This, however, does not go down well with the auctioneer - Charlotte Cavendish. Having agreed to show off some copies he then realises that some of these are the real thing. Charlie becomes the owner of Felsham Hall.
b: 19 Sep 93 pc: _________ w: Steve Coombes & Dave Robinson d: Ian McShaneA loan that Lovejoy had taken out many years before has been taken over by another man, who is rather more forceful in seeking to retrieve his money. Lovejoy sets out to find the required amount in time. In so doing he finds the Kakiemon Tiger, but has to take care of any competitors. The team gains a new member when Beth Taylor gives Eric and Tinker a helping hand.
b: 26 Sep 93 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: Nick Laughlandrc: Kate
A forger has conned Charlie, and Lovejoy agrees to find him - "after all, what are mates for!" In so doing he finds a very good artist, and decides to have another go at Charlie.
b: 3 Oct 93 pc: _________ w: Douglas Watkinson d: Nick Laughland NOTE: This is the first of three appearances by Gary Waldhorn, as DS Pulver. The other appearances are in episodes 57 and 66.rc: Kate, Dennis
Tinker and Eric take a break at Eric's Uncle Jack's pub. Meanwhile, Lovejoy is asked to show a visiting couple around the antiques shops. Trouble is, he also has a very large Welsh Dresser to get rid of. Eric decides to stay on and run the pub.
b: 10 Oct 93 pc: _________ w: John Milne d: Jim Hill NOTE: This is Chris Jury's final episode as a regular. He makes a guest appearance in the final episode.rc: Kate, Bill
A Celtic cross is stolen from Charlotte's aution house, after Lovejoy asked the porter to let a friend in for a quick look. Charlotte and Lovejoy set out to find the thief and find themselves involved in a serious piece of treasure hunting in darkest Wales.
b: 17 Oct 93 pc: _________ w: Alan Clews d: Jim Hillrc: Kate
Charlotte has been asked to help sell some items from a nursing home run by a friend. One patient, Virginia, is convinced that her bureau is worth a great deal more than it is. Then somebody tries to kill Lovejoy. Tinker and Beth are sent off to London in search of the answers.
b: 24 Oct 93 pc: _________ w: John Milne d: Gordon Flemyng NOTE: Charlie does not appear in this episode.Lovejoy is asked to sell a Peking gun by a client of Charlie's. But then the Chinese community starts drawing battle lines over the item.
b: 31 Oct 93 pc: _________ w: Mike Ripley d: Ken Hornrc: Kate
After a dealer apparently disappears over the side of a cross-channel ferry, Lovejoy acquires two china geese. He decides to play the major bidders against each other - at Felsham Hall.
b: 7 Nov 93 pc: _________ w: Jeremy Paul d: Gordon Flemyngrc: Kate
A friend who runs a fairground asks Lovejoy to sell some silver candlesticks. However, after a break-in at a local house, the police arrive and tell him that they are stolen property. Meanwhile, an American friend of Charlotte's has been told that he can buy the Carousel.
b: 14 Nov 93 pc: _________ w: Gawn Grainger d: Ken HornWhilst looking at some items for a couple of old ladies, Lovejoy comes across a rare bible, the sale of which would solve their financial problems. The brother refuses to sell - and then Lovejoy finds out that the bible is a fake, and searches for the real thing, in time for the man's investiture as a fellow at Cambridge. Meanwhile, Beth's father is unhappy about her working for Lovejoy Antiques.
b: 21 Nov 93 pc: _________ w: Colin Schindler d: Jim Hill NOTE: Thi is the first of two appearances by Crinne Skinner-Carter, as Beth's mother, Alice Taylor. Her second appearance is episode 68.Lovejoy is invited to a weekend away with Charlotte, only to get the cold shoulder over a misunderstanding. The family they are staying with need to raise some cash, and a stuffed fish sees Lovejoy setting out to sell it. Then, Charlie tries to evict Lovejoy Antiques, so Tinker and Beth take a trip to a health farm.
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Lovejoy is confronted with the news that he has distant cousins in America. Then, some items go missing from the house of Lord Wakering, where a female ghost still resides. Deciding to seek out the stolen goods, Lovejoy travels to America, where he is not all that welcome. Charlotte has to follow him and get him out of trouble.
b: 27 Dec 93 pc: _________ w: Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais d: Geoffrey Sax| Back to TOP of Page |
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Charlotte buys a painting from a hard-up couple, only to find out that she has been conned. Lovejoy sets out to set the record straight.
b: 2 Oct 94 pc: _________ w: Eric Deacon d: Richard Laxton NOTE: As well as appearing as a recurring character, Dennis Hardwick, Eric Deacon also wrote this episode.rc: Dennis, Kate
An ex-friend, Max Hunter, kidnaps Charlotte and intends to kill her - believing that Lovejoy had had an affair with his wife. He gives Lovejoy a chance to find him by setting a series of clues.
b: 9 Oct 94 pc: _________ w: John Goldsmith d: Paul Harrison NOTE: This is the first of two appearances by David Ryall, as Sam Cavendish, the second being in the final episode.Tinker suddenly disappears, and Lovejoy sets out to find him. He finally arrives in Devon, where he finds out that Tinker's real name is Archie, and that he has a sister. Charlotte and Beth join them, and they look for ways of raising money to save the sister's hotel. Meanwhile Tinker can't find the key to Charlotte's safe-deposit box.
b: 16 Oct 94 pc: _________ w: Jeremy Paul d: Ian Whiterc: Bill
Lovejoy is asked to find a samurai sword, which is owned by a hard-man. Then, Jim Leonard buys it at auction and has it stolen from him by the daughter of the man who lost it in the first place!
b: 23 Oct 94 pc: _________ w: Roger Marshall d: Alex Kirby NOTE: Dinsdale Landen makes his second appearance as Jim Leonard, having previously appeared in episode 42.rc: Kate
Lovejoy takes an old gun to a London gunsmith for repair, but the gunsmith has problems with the new landlord. At the same time an acquaintance, Texas Greenberg, is meant to be coming over to buy something special.
b: 30 Oct 94 pc: _________ w: John Milne d: Ian White NOTE: Beth does not appear in this episode.Jonathan Coy appears here as Geoffrey Tibbs, however he had previously appeared in episode 23 as Edward Carr.
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Lovejoy is engaged by Lord Dunwich to value a rare communion set. At the same time Lady Dunwich wants a set of prints of Dunwich-by-the-Sea, which is now under it! Charlie seems to have done a moonlight flit, leaving his father in charge of Felsham Hall, and then there's a mad Greek priest, a Dutch civil servant and a strange woman....
b: 6 Nov 94 pc: _________ w: Steve Coombes & Dave Robinson d: Ian McShane NOTE: Gwen Humble makes a further appearance in the series, having previously appeared in episodes 9 and 10, as the twins Caterina and Lavinia.The police 'set-up' Tinker so that they can get Lovejoy working for them. They want him to check out an up-market pawnbroker who they think is importing stolen antiques.
b: 13 Nov 94 pc: _________ w: Douglas Watkinson d: Alex Kirby NOTE: This is the final of three appearances by Gary Waldhorn as DS Pulver, the first being in episode 51. In the first two appearances his Christian name is Bob, but for some reason