The beloved BBC series Lovejoy is reportedly set for a reboot, nearly three decades after its original run ended. Production company See-Saw Films, known for hit shows such as Sweetpea, Heartstopper and Slow Horses, is said to be developing a 'contemporary reimagining' of the classic drama.
The original Lovejoy aired for six series from 1986 to 1994, starring Ian McShane as the roguish antiques dealer with a talent for spotting valuable items and a heart of gold. The cast also included Celia Imrie and Phyllis Logan. Fans have praised the show online, with one calling Lovejoy 'possibly the most wonderful character you've never heard of' and another describing it as 'perfect in every way'.
According to Deadline, the new adaptation is not yet attached to a streamer or broadcaster, and no details have been revealed about the plot or cast. The original series, based on novels by John Grant, followed Lovejoy and his 17-year-old protégée Eric Catchpole as they devised schemes to help those in need, often bending the rules.
Lovejoy joins a wave of nostalgic reboots, including a new version of Dalziel and Pascoe and an adaptation of A Woman of Substance starring Brenda Blethyn.
