Ep 4. Friends, Romans and Enemies
- TV-NR
- January 31, 1986
- 56 min
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8.1 (94)
Lovejoy season 1 episode 4, titled "Friends, Romans and Enemies," follows Lovejoy as he attempts to authenticate a Roman oil lamp. The lamp is owned by a wealthy businessman, Arthur Maddox, who believes it could be worth a fortune. Lovejoy is initially excited at the prospect of the find, but soon discovers that there are many people who are also interested in the lamp, and not all of them have the best intentions.
As Lovejoy delves deeper into the history of the lamp, he begins to uncover a web of deceit and betrayal involving Maddox and his associates. Lovejoy discovers that Maddox is not the honest businessman he appears to be and is in fact involved in some shady deals. One of Maddox's associates, a corrupt antiques dealer named Horace, is also interested in the lamp and is willing to do whatever it takes to get his hands on it.
Lovejoy also becomes entangled with a woman named Kate who claims to be an archaeologist and is interested in the lamp for academic reasons. Lovejoy is drawn to her, but becomes suspicious of her intentions as well.
As Lovejoy and his friends try to sort out the truth behind the lamp, they find themselves caught in the middle of a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Lovejoy must use all of his skills and wits to outsmart his enemies and uncover the truth behind the Roman oil lamp.
Overall, Lovejoy season 1 episode 4 is a thrilling episode filled with complex characters, a richly detailed plot, and plenty of suspense. Fans of the show will find themselves hooked from beginning to end as Lovejoy navigates the dangerous world of antiquities dealing.