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The March of Time

S01E08·9.0·February 28, 1986·49m·BBC One

Lovejoy finds a bundle of old love letters hidden in the back of an antique clock. He quickly falls for the owner, but are the letters genuine? Under the name of 'Captain Lovejoy', he sets out to find the answer.

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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 28, 1986

Guest stars

Lysette Anthonyas Sophy

Ray Lonnenas Palmer

Donald Hewlettas Harry

James Aubreyas Michael John Scholesas Sgt. Drabble Geoffrey Drewas Berwick Laurence Harringtonas Ricky Andrew Cuthbertas Motorcycle Policeman Iain Rattrayas Sergeant Major Charles Rogersas Adjutant Will Kentonas Auctioneer Steve Rogersas Nick

Crew

Ken HannamDirector Murray SmithWriter John BakerDirector of Photography Ray WingroveEditor

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