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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0883929032020
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: BBC Warner
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: BBC Warner
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Running Time: 187 minutes
Sales Rank: 4068
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: 2008



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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/14/2008 Run time: 187 minutes Rating: Nr

Amazon.com:
Lovejoy, played by Ian McShane of Deadwood, is the epitome of a lovable rogue. Even over Christmas he remains his irascible, greedy, lustful self, eyeing attractive women and contemplating how much money he can get for a questionable antique. In The Prague Sun, Lovejoy, his flunky Eric Catchpole (Chris Jury), and the lovely Lady Felsham (Phyllis Logan) travel eastward to solve the mystery of hidden diamond--a story that features Nazis, a secret policewoman in a leopardskin hat, and a Communist dealer in 'acquired' art (played by Donald Pleasance, Halloween). The direction is unusually evocative, getting a lot of atmospheric mileage from a moth in a lighting fixture and other images. The Lost Colony takes Lovejoy in the opposite direction as he travels to North Carolina, where he discovers distant relatives and a host of Deep South cliches (including a yokel policeman and someone getting eaten by an alligator). Despite some overacting and bad Southern accents, McShane carries things along with a wry glance to the camera and a sly turn of phrase. This second special features the series' later supporting players, including Diane Parish as young protégé Beth and Caroline Langrishe as love interest Charlotte, but Dudley Sutton remains as Lovejoy's tippling friend Tinker and Sir John Gielgud (Arthur) adds a touch of class with a guest appearance. To sum up: Two strong episodes that no fan of the series should be without. --Bret Fetzer



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Lovejoy: Christmas Specials
All the Lovejoys are great. The only thing better would be more Lovejoy series. Keep them coming. ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The shows are great...BUT
Both shows are great. These programs are both full-length films. One has a Christmas theme...the ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - To Buy or Not to Buy. That Is The Question.
I have enjoyed the Lovejoy series since it originally aired in the early 90's. I and the family were ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Mixed special
The first of these two movie-length features is up to the standards of the Lovejoy series and stars the ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 2 Special Episodes
Since most British TV series only produce 6-12 episodes a year, popular TV shows produce special Christmas ... Read More


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