Adaptation
The television version respected the author's wish not to reveal Lovejoy's first name. Just like in the books, Lovejoy's first name is never mentioned in the TV series; the character insists on being addressed simply as "Lovejoy".
However, the novel's lechery and violence was toned down along with the amount of antique lore and terminology.
Likewise the character of Lovejoy's favourite 'barker', Tinker Dill, was cleaned up for the television series. Within the novels, he is portrayed as a malodorous, seldom-bathed individual although his penchant for strong drink was retained in the series.
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