Mar 4 • 18:30 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Mirror

Iconic BBC show Lovejoy returning as 'contemporary reimagining' after bidding war

The BBC's beloved series Lovejoy is being rebooted as a contemporary adaptation after a competitive bidding process, over 30 years since it last aired.

The iconic BBC series Lovejoy, originally aired from 1984 for a decade, is making a comeback more than 30 years after it concluded. The show starred Ian McShane as an antiques dealer whose escapades captured the audience's hearts, leading to a successful run of six series comprising 71 episodes. The reboot is being developed by See-Saw Productions, known for their recent work on Apple+'s Slow Horses, signaling a return to the small screen for this cherished character and story.

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