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Friends, Romans and Enemies

S01E04·3.7·January 31, 1986·54m·BBC One

A robbery at the local museum seems to be connected with the death of a local forger, and Lovejoy goes on the trail of a hoard of Roman coins in the Isle of Man. Two Americans are also after the coins.

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#9In Season 1of 10 rated episodes

#70All-timeof 72 rated episodes

−4.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8

1986First airedJanuary 31, 1986

Guest stars

Freda Dowieas Mrs. Springer

Sheila Keithas Curator Paul Antrimas Det Sgt. Hill

Denys Grahamas Bigelow

Burnell Tuckeras Edward

Cassie Stuartas Amanda Anthony Jacksonas Brian

Geoffrey Batemanas Dandy Jack Jo Rossas Helen Charlotte Edwardsas Kate Catherine Straussas Nicole

Crew

Ken HannamDirector

Ian La FrenaisWriter Colin MunnDirector of Photography Ray WingroveEditor

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