Fair rating?The Real Thing
Needing a break from Charlie, Lovejoy takes a job for a few days at a new antiques market in Norwich owned by a client of Jane's. He soon realizes the boss is a con-man and sets out to expose him. Along the way, he also tries to trap a second crook who is selling fake paintings.
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#2In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#14All-timeof 72 rated episodes
+1.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
1986First airedFebruary 21, 1986
Guest stars
Jenny Runacreas Sandra
Ray Lonnenas Palmer
Donald Hewlettas Harry
Stephen Garlickas Shop Assistant
Geoffrey Batemanas Dandy Jack
Leslie Frenchas CuthieJennifer Clulowas PresenterTony Wreddenas PierreDiana Blackburnas SarahCherry Morrisas LouisePeter Mackrielas Jimmy
Forbes Collinsas MorganBrian Goodfellowas DaveCrew
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