Join us as we embark on a rewatch of the lovely Lovejoy. In this, the first episode, we meet our titular character, learn about coal carving, and encounter a boat made of explodium.
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"The Firefly Cage"
David Reynolds
10 January 1986
Lovejoy, an East Anglian antiques dealer, acquires a new assistant, Eric. He also runs into Lady Jane Felsham and the two quickly form a bond which displeases her husband, Lord Alexander. Meanwhile, Lovejoy is intrigued by an elaborate copy of a Japanese firefly cage carved out of coal and why it is so important to a gang of thieves.
Created for television by Ian La Frenais
Based on the Lovejoy books by Jonathan Gash
Episode written by Ian La Frenais
Cast
Ian McShane
Lovejoy
Phyllis Logan
Lady Jane
Dudley Sutton
Tinker
The Lovejoy theme tune was composed by Denis King.
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