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Ian McShane as a charming conman with a sixth sense for forgery? Sign me up.
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Lovejoy (1986)

criminally cozyBritish chaosscamming with class

Latest Episode

Last Tango in Lavenham
49 min

Season 6 • Episode 10

Latest

Last Tango in Lavenham

Dec 4, 1994

In the last episode of Lovejoy, our hero gears himself up to marry Charlotte, and his old life begins to splinter. Jane Felsham returns with a splash, and without Alexander in tow - will Lovejoy have to choose between her and Charlotte?

Overview

ComedyDramaMystery

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.

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Content warning
antique dealerrogue
authenticity vs deceptionfound familymoral flexibilitythe value of history

Standout Aspects

Acting

McShane's twinkle-eyed rogue is pure televised joy.

Writing

Clever scams and banter that actually land.

Production

Gorgeous East Anglia locations you'll want to burgle.

Best for:Solo: Perfect Sunday afternoon company with tea and biscuits.·Rewatch: Comfort viewing that somehow gets better every time.·Binge: 73 episodes of mischief? Your weekend is sorted.
Ian La Frenais
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Creators

Ian La Frenais, Jonathan Gash

First AiredJan 10, 1986
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons6·Episodes73
BBC One

Top Cast

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Lovejoy

Dudley Sutton

Dudley Sutton

Tinker Dill

Caroline Langrishe

Caroline Langrishe

Charlotte Cavendish

Diane Parish

Diane Parish

Beth Taylor

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Ian McShane nearly quit after series 1 due to low ratings; it became a surprise hit in America after PBS picked it up.

Cultural

The show invented 'Tinker' as affectionate slang for dodgy dealers — still used in UK antique circles.

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