9. Death And Birmingham (Death And Venice)

Show us yer campanile, it’s the season - ahem - SERIES finale as Lovejoy takes Venice for some reason we still haven’t completely worked out, despite diligently reading the original novel. Twins! Guns! Soft jazz! Knockers! It’s all here. Enjoy Pol going full Lovejoy Rainman with trivia ranging from British film of the 1960s to, well British sitcoms of the 1990s as we dissect this double episode in our extended one. Featuring our usual stumble through the plot as we discuss Diverse Lovejoy, Gwen Humble, Eric Clapton, The Reliable Venetian Hand and why you should ALWAYS check who you’re messaging before you hit send. The original Lovejoy episode was written by Ian La Frenais and directed by Baz Taylor, based on Jonathan Gash’s novel The Gondola Scam. Check out www.abebooks.com if you’re after a copy. Antique of the Week: Birmingham. No, sorry - Venice. Before it sinks.