Horrible, fascist and poorly acted

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

I have rediscovered this really good series and having watched several of them again have only one comment to make and that is that I would have given this an even greater score if there had been a different Eric Catchpole, Chris Jury is rubbish as an actor and really lets the side down. Tinker Dill is a wonderful character that I'm sure to most viewers epitomizes the laid back goings-on in a rural antique business. Lovejoy himself is very well played and has just enough roguish charm to make it all work. Lady Jane, well now there's a thing, dare I say thinking mans crumpet, absolutely marvellous, even Charley Gimbert is well played and it is a shame that all of them have to work so hard to cover the crass ineptitude of Catchpole.

This highly popular series filmed over 8 years is probably unique in the annals of television history. I think of it as a comedy-crime drama with a pinch of documentary when Lovejoy occasionally turns to camera and makes some personal remark as if talking to an invisible friend. The viewer feels involved and reassured that despite whatever else is happening in the plot, it's all make believe.Lovejoy, who likes to be called just 'Lovejoy', drop the Mr. - whose ever heard of 'Mr. Rembrandt' or 'Mr. Matisse' - is a Divi, an art expert but as the series develops is evidently an expect in many branches of the antique trade. He spent 4 years in prison which it is assumed he deserved because his business is clearly to make as much money as possible by any method he can, including manufacturing antiques by 'stressing' a modern piece and making it look much older. Despite this he genuinely loves and appreciates the real thing.He has two colleagues (Major) Tinker Dill who wears outrageous chequered suits and a distinctive black flat cap. 'Tink' also shares Lovejoy's love for real art & antiques and he is highly knowledgeable in both fields and the antique trade in general. Tinker is Lovejoy's 'barker' and in fairground parlance is the equivalent of the man who shouts 'Roll up, roll up, come and see ...' to attract an audience. I suppose he's Lovejoy's advertising agent.The other workmate is Eric Catchpole who loves motorcycles and works for Lovejoy as a kind of understudy. He is much less of expert than Lovejoy and Tinker and doesn't seem to share their love for antiquity. He does it to get money for women and motorcycles but not necessarily in that order.The third regular is Lady Jane Felsham who sponsors (provides the money) Lovejoy in many of his money-making schemes. She both admires Lovejoy and loves him but she never forgets he likes to use women for his own ends; a kind of lovable rogue; a 'bit of rough'.Lovejoy ought to be a millionaire with his talent but what money he 'earns' is soon lost. He seems to be constantly on the point of bankruptcy but Lady Jane is always on hand to bail him out.Other noteworthy characters are the less-than-honest antique traders, for example, Charlie Gimbert who drives a Rolls Royce and to whom, it is assumed, Lovejoy would like to aspire. Lots of money, a big house, a Roller and a harem of female acquaintances. But Lovejoy isn't the marrying kind. If he ever did, it would probably be for the money.

I like it very good series I like the characters Lovejoy and Tinker and Lady Jane I thought Ian MCshane very good as Lovejoy he very good actor

Lovejoy is the main character who is an art/antiques dealer who always gets mixed up in shady deals and get rich schemes. A good supporting cast, humor, drama, and a lot of interesting information about collectibles and forgeries. I enjoyed this show, it was well written and the actors had you caring for the characters they played. The series ran for a number of years, hopefully you can find it in syndication on a channel in your area.