7.5

Lovejoy•Season 4•Episode 5

Fly the Flag

7.5/10 · 68 votesFeb 7, 199351 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

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A family struggling to pay death duties needs Lovejoy's help to raise the wind. Meanwhile, Beau Whittaker, working in a local parish church, finds a valuable old flag dating from the American War of Independence hidden behind a monument. A fierce battle quickly breaks

Directed byRob Walker

Written byDouglas Watkinson

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Seasons6

All 1 2 3 4 5 6

Season 4 Episodes13

E1 7.8

The Napoleonic Commode

The Ring

Second Fiddle

The Colour of Mary

Fly the Flag

Judgment of Solomon

The Galloping Major

God Helps Those

They Call Me Midas

Irish Stew

Dainty Dish

Taking the Pledge

Lovejoy Loses It

Cast4

Ian McShane

Lovejoy

Dudley Sutton

Tinker Dill

Chris Jury

Eric Catchpole

Phyllis Logan

Lady Jane Felsham

Crew2

Rob Walker

Director

Douglas Watkinson

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Fly the Flag" is episode 5 of Lovejoy season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 68 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rob Walker and written by Douglas Watkinson, it aired on February 7, 1993.

Next: E6 · Judgment of Solomon Best of Season 4