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Barker, not picker?

I always thought Tinker was Lovejoy's barker. Never heard of 'picker'. Cormullion (talk) 21:36, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. On one hand you are quite right the term picker is not used in the TV series (which I have rewatched in the last year) or in the books (that I can remember though its been more than a few years since I read them. On the other hand I am not sure that Barker (occupation) is the right term either - at least as described in the wikiarticle for the term. I am pretty sure that Lovejoy's monologues use some term for him so if someone can check with the books or DVDs please change it with my thanks (sorry my schedule is a bit busy at the moment or I would do it) in the meantime we might remove that section until better info is available. I will leave it up to you Cormullion. MarnetteD | Talk 21:50, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

the OED gives 'barker' as 'antique shop tout' as well as 'fairground shout-y person', which is close enough to what I think Tinker probably does. Anyway, I'll make the edit. Cormullion (talk) 09:42, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for doing the extra research. Barker is used in the series too as I pulled the first season off the shelf last night and heard it but didn't get back here to edit before heading to sleep. I noted your edit summary about the TV show and, while you are right for the most part, I do enjoy that first season. Many of the stories come from the books and the Lovejoy v Gimbert byplay is fun and I also enjoyed seeing Venice in the season ending two parter. Thanks again and cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 12:33, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

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