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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
I loved it the first time round and with this box set now in hand it seems to have got better with age. Basically Lovejoy is an antique dealer and a bit of a lovable rogue who always seems to get himself into a bit of bother, ably assisted by his two side-kicks, Eric & Tinker and an unusual friendship with Lady Jane Felsham that threatens to turn into more than just friendship, but never does. Always broke and looking to make a killing on the next antique (genuine or otherwise), Lovejoy usually discovers some sinister plot relating antiques, often leading to a brush with the law. Some of the stories are a bit cheesy but that is half of the fun, with so many villans all turning up in Lovejoy's back yard. The humour between the characters is wonderful and adds to the entertainment. Eric, Lovejoy's trainee for example, is a vegetarian son of a butcher!!!
Set in & around the villages of the Essex Suffolk border the picture-post card backdrop does give it a certain feel good factor, although Lovejoy does venture further afield occasionally, usually when the plot thickens or the stakes are higher.
I would describe it as "the antiques roadshow" meets "Miss Marple" with a bit of "Men Behaving Badly" thown in for good measure. They dont make "em" like this any more.
Set in & around the villages of the Essex Suffolk border the picture-post card backdrop does give it a certain feel good factor, although Lovejoy does venture further afield occasionally, usually when the plot thickens or the stakes are higher.
I would describe it as "the antiques roadshow" meets "Miss Marple" with a bit of "Men Behaving Badly" thown in for good measure. They dont make "em" like this any more.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
This is a generous DVD set featuring all 6 series of Lovejoy. Extras include an interview with Ian McShane about his experience in making the series (the interview was filmed around the time that 'Deadwood' was being launched). McShane plays Lovejoy, who is a "Divi" - a person who has a natural ability to spot a genuine antique just by looking at it. The series is well cast (particularly Dudley Sutton as Tinker, Lovejoy's boozy and gifted sidekick who shares his passion for antiques). The plotlines are well crafted and entertaining. Various guest stars appear throughout the series and there are some feature-length episodes to enjoy. There is quite a lot of educational value to this series: not only do you learn about auctions, craftsmen, works of art, and things of beauty, you also appreciate what a minefield the world of antiques is, with gifted forgers, crooks, and downright greed to contend with. This is a highly entertaining series with loveable characters (including some of the rogues). You'll watch this series again and again - recommended.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
I never watched a single episode of Lovejoy when it was originally aired as I usually avoid those 'Sunday evening' peaktime programmes like the plague. However, my partner requested the complete box set as a leaving present from work colleagues and we're currently making our way through the lot. Fantastic stuff! You do need to suspend your disbelief in large measures owing to hefty amounts of plot improbability, but the acting is great and it's beautifully filmed. Series one is the weakest, but the character development by the writers and actors is smashing to watch. There are some fine 'specials' included, particularly the 'Prague Sun' Christmas episode from 1992.
This really is great value and lovely, comforting stuff to help you through a winter - even if you now live in Greece, as I do!
This really is great value and lovely, comforting stuff to help you through a winter - even if you now live in Greece, as I do!
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Published 14 months ago by Karl Svibanj
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Recieved these as a xmas present looked great and very well presented. Fine untill i opened disc 2 which had a split right through one of the discs. Read more
Published 16 months ago by goldbergs
total enjoyment
This item was a gift for a very dear friend. but i am led to believe that it is the best dvd box set that they have ever had. Read more
Published 18 months ago by oldie
lovejoy complete collection
The price was the best I found on the internet.And it came very quick and well packed would buy from them again....
Published 19 months ago by Dean
What a pleasure !
I've just watched episode one of the complete set and it brought back all the enjoyment I felt on watching the series first. And I have so many episodes to go this Summer. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Patrick McCarthy
Fresh as new
The complete Lovejoy collection can never fail to delight. Abounding in humour that is enduring and quintessentially British. Outstanding value for money.
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Mr. J. J. Barker
The genuine article - the classic antiques drama
The series that made a star of Ian McShane - and rightly so - as the eponymous loveable rogue antique dealer of the title. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Fiction Fan
Quality package quality product
If, like myself, you have n't already seen all of the Lovejoy series then I recommend that you purchase the box set and work your way through the episodes. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2009 by Cliff J Sidnell
Lovejoy Spectacular!
This was something I had wanted for a very long time and was thrilled with both the product, the speed of delivery and the ace price. Thanks!
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Mrs. Jenny C. Smith
LOVEJOY complete 24-DVD set
In general we are happy with the supplier, his probity and promptness. However he admitted that he had opened and used several disks just once. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by Mr. Richard W. Brooks
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