What is Lovejoy?
{{italictitle}} '''''Lovejoy''''' is a British television [[comedy-drama]] [[Mystery fiction|mystery]] series, based on the [[picaresque novel]]s by [[John Grant (novelist)|John Grant]] under the pen name Jonathan Gash. The series, which ran to 71 episodes over six seasons, was originally broadcast on [[BBC One|BBC1]] between 10 January 1986 and 4 December 1994, though there was a 5-year gap between the first and second series. It was adapted for television by Ian La Frenais. ==Characters== * Lovejoy, played by [[Ian McShane]], a somewhat unscrupulous, yet likeable, rogue antique dealer. * Eric Catchpole, played by [[Chris Jury]] (series 1-5; guest, series 6), Lovejoy's younger, enthusiastic, slightly dim, assistant. * Tinker Dill, played by the late [[Dudley Sutton]], [[Barker (occupation)|barker]] and tout who is friends with Lovejoy. * Lady Jane Felsham, played by [[Phyllis Logan]] (series 1-5; guest, series 6), has a friendly relationship with Lovejoy, often helping him with his deals. * Charlie Gimbert, played by the late [[Malcolm Tierney]] (series 1, 4-6), Lovejoy's arch-nemesis within the antiques trade. * Beth Taylor, played by [[Diane Parish]] (series 5-6), Lovejoy's new apprentice following the departure of Eric Catchpole. * Charlotte Cavendish, played by [[Caroline Langrishe]] (series 5-6), an auctioneer who becomes Lovejoy's love interest. ==Other websites== * {{IMDb title|0090477}} * {{tv.com show|lovejoy}} * [http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/lovejoy/index.html ''Lovejoy''] at British TV Resources * [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=205621095266899684813.0004b71bd629a1e7e9f4a&msa=0 Filming locations] * [http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/552531/Lovejoy-TV-show-makes-a-comeback Lovejoy TV show makes a comeback] {{TV-stub}} [[Category:British television series]] [[Category:BBC television dramas]] [[Category:British crime television series]] [[Category:English-language television programs]]