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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

S06E03·9.0·October 16, 1994·48m·BBC One

Tinker disappears, and Lovejoy sets off to find him. He arrives in Devon, where he discovers that Tinker's real name is Archie and that he has a sister whose hotel business is threatened by a rogue property developer. Charlotte and Beth join them and they look for ways to raise money to save the hotel. Meanwhile, Tinker has lost the key of Charlotte's safe-deposit box.

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#5In Season 6of 10 rated episodes

#14All-timeof 72 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 6 averages 9.1

1994First airedOctober 16, 1994

Guest stars

Richard Vernonas Roger Nettleton Ursula Howellsas Olive Nettleton

Kenneth Copeas John Ikin

Christopher Guardas Jake

John Quentinas Sir Ronald Edgehill

Erich Redmanas Walter Vronk Simon Holmesas Pub Landlord

Michael Leesas Colonel Foley Helena McCarthyas Oxfam Lady Jon Croftas Devon Constable Richard Bealeas Mervyn The Fisherman

Crew

Ian WhiteDirector Jeremy PaulWriter David FeigDirector of Photography Richard TerryDirector of Photography Roy SharmanEditor

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