Del Boy is convinced by Boycie and Abdul to take part in a diamond smuggling scheme in Amsterdam, his task is made difficult, when he learns that Roy Slater is on the case.
An outstanding episode, and something of a game changer, this took the Christmas special to a whole new level, not just for OFAH, but shows in general, this must have inspired the likes of One foot in the Grave and Birds of a Feather to push for more.
This has a truly big feel to it, great filming, terrific location work. It is quite something, getting to see Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert running along the streets of Amsterdam is a joy.
Plenty of wonderful moments throughout, Albert finally doing his Captain Birdseye cobblers, Slater's return, and best of all, Denzil seeing Del everywhere.
It's so interesting watching this, and noticing that there isn't a single bit of canned laughter, it makes a huge difference.
How about a Blu-ray release or this one, shot entirely on film, this would look amazing if it were upscaled.
Great to see Jim Broadband back as Slater, and he is wonderful, superb in the part.
Rachel Bell appears as the waitress in the transport café, she would become very well known a year later in another John Sullivan comedy, Dear John, asking 'were there any sexual problems?'
Ajax!!!
10/10.
An outstanding episode, and something of a game changer, this took the Christmas special to a whole new level, not just for OFAH, but shows in general, this must have inspired the likes of One foot in the Grave and Birds of a Feather to push for more.
This has a truly big feel to it, great filming, terrific location work. It is quite something, getting to see Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert running along the streets of Amsterdam is a joy.
Plenty of wonderful moments throughout, Albert finally doing his Captain Birdseye cobblers, Slater's return, and best of all, Denzil seeing Del everywhere.
It's so interesting watching this, and noticing that there isn't a single bit of canned laughter, it makes a huge difference.
How about a Blu-ray release or this one, shot entirely on film, this would look amazing if it were upscaled.
Great to see Jim Broadband back as Slater, and he is wonderful, superb in the part.
Rachel Bell appears as the waitress in the transport café, she would become very well known a year later in another John Sullivan comedy, Dear John, asking 'were there any sexual problems?'
Ajax!!!
10/10.