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Only Fools and Horses

Original title: Only Fools and Horses....
  • TV Series
  • 1981–20031981–2003
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
51K
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David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
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Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
51K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
877
34
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    • Creator
      • John Sullivan
    • Stars
      • David Jason
      • Nicholas Lyndhurst
      • Roger Lloyd Pack
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    • Creator
      • John Sullivan
    • Stars
      • David Jason
      • Nicholas Lyndhurst
      • Roger Lloyd Pack
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    • 154User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    Top rated TV #32
    • Won 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 17 wins & 15 nominations total

    Episodes64

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    David Jason
    David Jason
    • Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter…
    64 episodes64 eps • 1981–2003
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    • Rodney Trotter
    64 episodes64 eps • 1981–2003
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    • Trigger
    39 episodes39 eps • 1981–2003
    Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield
    • Uncle Albert Trotter
    38 episodes38 eps • 1985–2001
    John Challis
    John Challis
    • Boycie
    33 episodes33 eps • 1981–2003
    Kenneth MacDonald
    Kenneth MacDonald
    • Mike Fisher
    30 episodes30 eps • 1983–1996
    Lennard Pearce
    Lennard Pearce
    • Grandad
    23 episodes23 eps • 1981–1996
    Gwyneth Strong
    Gwyneth Strong
    • Cassandra Trotter…
    21 episodes21 eps • 1989–2003
    Sue Holderness
    • Marlene
    20 episodes20 eps • 1985–2003
    Patrick Murray
    Patrick Murray
    • Mickey Pearce
    20 episodes20 eps • 1983–2003
    Tessa Peake-Jones
    Tessa Peake-Jones
    • Raquel Turner
    19 episodes19 eps • 1988–2003
    Paul Barber
    Paul Barber
    • Denzil
    18 episodes18 eps • 1983–2003
    Roy Heather
    Roy Heather
    • Sid
    13 episodes13 eps • 1982–2003
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • Alan Parry
    8 episodes8 eps • 1989–1992
    Nula Conwell
    • Maureen the Barmaid
    5 episodes5 eps • 1985–1986
    Steven Woodcock
    • Jevon
    5 episodes5 eps • 1988–1989
    Julie La Rousse
    • Julie the Barmaid
    5 episodes5 eps • 1982–1983
    Michele Winstanley
    • Karen the Barmaid
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983
    • Creator
      • John Sullivan
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    • Trivia
      David Jason originally wanted to leave the series in 1986, so it was intended that Del would go to Australia with Jumbo Mills. The producers intended to continue the series as "Hot Rod", with Nicholas Lyndhurst in the lead role and all the other main characters. However Jason then changed his mind, so Del decided not to go with Jumbo to Australia.
    • Goofs
      The Trotters' Reliant Regal van is depicted as corroded, but this model actually had a fibreglass body and could not rust! All the rust is painted on.
    • Quotes

      [Talking about naming Del's baby]

      Trigger: If it's a girl they're gonna name it Sigourney, after the actress. And if it's a boy they're gonna name him Rodney, after Dave.

    • Alternate versions
      When originally shown in the UK. The whole of the first series had the saxophone theme music. Not just the first episode as shown above.
    • Connections
      Featured in Auntie's Bloomers: More Auntie's Bloomers (1992)

    User reviews154

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    One of the best
    This truly is the greatest comedy to hit the screens in the UK. Some of moments of comic genius written by creator John Sullivan are on a completely different level to anything else seen on British TV. Yes, you can talk about Del falling through the bar, and yes you can talk about the blow up sex dolls. They are classic moments, but there are so many hugely funny scenes that are so advanced, it really is amazing how JS thought of them. For example, my personal favourite is in the episode Heroes and Villains when Del Boy and Rodney go to a publican's ball dressed as Batman and Robin - a good idea for a fancy dress party. But then comes a catalogue of comic brilliance. Firstly, (already dressed in their outfits) the van breaks down in the middle of Peckham. DB and R do a runner and scamper through Peckham only to confront a group of muggers. The muggers leave their intended victim convinced it's the real Batman and Robin! Then comes Rodney's wonderful clench fist (ala Robin) before shouting to Del "Let's go" - in my opinion it's the perfect line and one of British comedy's greatest moments. And to top it off, they finally get to the ball only to find the landlord has 24 hours earlier died. Everyone is dressed in their funeral outfits except for our 'caped crusaders' who stand out like a sore thumb.

    John Sullivan's achievements of rattling up 25m viewers is fully justified. Not only does he produce perfect comedy, but he couples that with real drama such as the death of Grandad, Cassie's miscarriage, and Rodney's wedding.

    We have grown up with the Trotters - and we have died with them in some cases. But the true brilliance of David Jason, Nick Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield and of course John Sullivan will live on.

    Can I give it 11/10?
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    • r-panting
    • Apr 21, 2005

    FAQ6

    • What is Only Fools and Horse and What is about?
    • Who is Rodney Trotter?
    • Who is Del Boy Trotter?

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1981 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Readies
    • Filming locations
      • Harlech Tower, Park Road, Acton, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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