DVD Review: Lovejoy Series 4

 Golden Globe® winner Ian McShane (Deadwood) returns as the roguish antiques dealer. Alongside his loyal companions Lady Jane (Phyllis Logan, Downton Abbey), Eric (Chris Jury, The Big Game), and Tinker (Dudley Sutton, The Beiderbecke Connection), Lovejoy is put to work in 13 intriguing mysteries plus a bonus Christmas special. The BBC1 series, which also guest stars Martin Clunes (Doc Martin), Ronald Pickup (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), and Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter, The History Boys, Pie in the Sky), aired for six series. (DVD 4-disc set). Series 1-4 are available on Acorn TV

My Thoughts 

 Lovejoy mixes the world of antiques with the world of crime and this man can spot a shady criminal as easily as he can spot a forgery. He might be a little bit of a rogue, but he also has a good heart. Series 4 includes 13 exciting episodes and a bonus Christmas special.

Episode 1: The Napoleonic Commode - Freddy is about to lose his property to a bailiff which means that Lovejoy and his business will be out of the streets, but an antique toilet could save the day. 

 Episode 2: The Ring - Deperate to get back his home and business, Lovejoy tries to sell a fake painting.

Episode 3: Second Fiddle - A violinist asks Lovejoy to make her priceless Stradivarius look like a fake.

Episode 4: The Colour of Mary - A sleezy dealer sends Lovely on a wild goose chase looking for Mary Queen of Scots's billiard table.
Episode 5: Fly the Flag - A friend of Jane's is on the verge of bankurpcy. He asks Lovejoy to sell some paintings. They turn out to be fake, but he has a flag that could be worth a fortune.

Episode 6: Judgement of Solomon - Eric lands in jail when stolen antiques are placed in Lady Jane's car.

Episode 7: The Galloping Major - After getting his tail light smashed in a hit and run, Lovejoy makes a great find at the junk yard.

Episode 8: God Helps Those - Lady Jane asks Lovejoy to help out with a charity doll auction and someone is breaking into local antique shops.

Episode 9: They Call Me Midas - Lovejoy's mentor calls on him to try to catch a shady art dealer, and he'll need the whole team to pull off this con.

Episode 10: Irish Stew - Lovejoy travels with Lady Jane to Ireland to purchase a  Jack Butler Yeats painting and runs into a few old frenimies.

Episode 11: Dainty Dish - A Belgium baroness shows Lovejoy a chest that turns out to be pretty worthless, but sets him off a scavenger hunt to find a a valuable dinner set.

Episode 12: Taking the Pledge - An old friend of Lovejoys is living on the streets. When Lovejoy finds out he pawned a valuable miniature for a pittance he sets out to recover it for his friend.

Episode 13: Lovejoy Loses It - Lovejoy lands a spot on a TV show, but a crazy stunt could ruin his whole career.

BONUS Christmas special The Prague Sun - A war veteran returns after 50 years to claim some diamonds. There's also a little romance between Lovejoy and Lady Jane.

 This was such a great series. It has all the mystery without a lot of forensics, making it a fun and entertaining watch. You can order Lovejoy Series 4 on DVD for only $49.99 at Acorn Media or on Amazon.