Lovejoy (1986-1994) Cast Then and Now

Step into the world of antiques, scams, and charm with our tribute to Lovejoy — the beloved BBC series that ran from 1986 to 1994. This video takes a nostalgic look back at the iconic cast of Lovejoy, from Ian McShane’s unforgettable lead role to the many familiar British faces who appeared across its eight-year run.

In this Then and Now retrospective, we reveal what happened to the stars of Lovejoy — who continued to thrive in film and television, who left us too soon, and how the core cast evolved both on-screen and off. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering the series for the first time, this is your definitive guide to where they are now.

📺 Lovejoy remains a gem of British television history — part mystery, part comedy, and all character. Rediscover the stars who brought it to life.

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🎭 Cast Featured in This Video:

Main Cast:
• Ian McShane – Lovejoy (73 episodes)
• Dudley Sutton – Tinker Dill (70 episodes)
• Chris Jury – Eric Catchpole (55 episodes)
• Phyllis Logan – Lady Jane Felsham (47 episodes)
• Malcolm Tierney – Charlie Gimbert (28 episodes)
• Caroline Langrishe – Charlotte Cavendish (22 episodes)
• Diane Parish – Beth Taylor (19 episodes)

Recurring Cast:
• Pavel Douglas – Lord Alexander Felsham
• Maggie Ollerenshaw – Kate Henshaw
• Geoffrey Bateman – Dandy Jack
• Eric Deacon – Det. Insp. Hardwick

Notable Guest Stars:
• Joanna Lumley – Victoria Cavero
• Linda Gray – Cassandra Lynch
• Brian Blessed – Harry Catapodis
• Simon Ward – Edward Brooksby
• Haydn Gwynne – Cosima
• Larry Lamb – Gerald Somers
• Dougray Scott – Horse
• Tom Wilkinson – Ashley Wilkes
• Warren Clarke – Brian Nun
• Patrick Malahide – Sir Hugo Carey-Holden
• Frank Windsor
• Frank Finlay
• Celia Imrie
• Donald Pleasence
• Michael Kitchen
• Richard Griffiths
• Leslie Phillips
• Michael Angelis
• Alexei Sayle
• Lysette Anthony
• Kim Thomson
• Fulton Mackay
• Kika Mirylees
• Nicholas Farrell
• Maggie Steed
• Peter Vaughan
• Virginia McKenna
• Jan Harvey
• Roger Lloyd Pack
• Richard Briers
• Freddie Jones
• Phil Daniels
• Patricia Hayes
• Julian Glover
• Catherine Schell
• Sherrie Hewson
• Pete Postlethwaite
• John Gielgud
• Kenneth Cranham
• Liz Smith
• John Michie
• Annie Lambert
• Warren Mitchell
• Linda Marlowe
• Julia Sawalha
• Zienia Merton
• Neil Dudgeon
• Michelle Fairley
• Sarah Alexander
• Ken Kercheval
• Rudolph Walker
• Joe Duttine
• Colin Salmon
• Martin Clunes
• James Nesbitt
• Amanda Burton
• Ian McElhinney
• Colin Jeavons
• Don Warrington
• Freda Dowie
• Minnie Driver
• Toby Jones

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