Lovejoy (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 1986, Lovejoy is a comedy, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lovejoy stars Ian McShane as Lovejoy, Dudley Sutton as Tinker Dill, Chris Jury as Eric Catchpole and Malcolm Tierney as Charlie Gimbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Lovejoy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS, BritBox and PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovejoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovejoy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovejoy (1986)?
- In US, Lovejoy is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS and BritBox, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lovejoy worth watching?
- Lovejoy holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lovejoy?
- Lovejoy stars Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Malcolm Tierney and Caroline Langrishe.
- When was Lovejoy released?
- Lovejoy was released in 1986.