Rose Tyler's father Pete Tyler is referred to as "a bit of a Del Boy" in the 2005 Doctor Who episode " Father's Day". [249] Only Jerks and Horses (1997)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018 . Retrieved 3 July 2017.

Only Fools and Horses Now - BritBox Watch Only Fools and Horses Now - BritBox

Edward Kitchener "Grandad" Trotter ( Lennard Pearce) — Sullivan was fascinated by the idea of having a big age gap between Del Boy and his younger brother Rodney; the elderly character of Grandad, and later, Uncle Albert, gave the situation the voice of an "old man who had seen it all". [15] In casting the role of Grandad, Sullivan had in mind an actor similar to Wilfrid Brambell, who had played Albert Steptoe in Steptoe and Son, but chose not to cast Brambell himself, thinking him too closely associated with Steptoe. [11] After seeing Pearce's audition, Sullivan chose him immediately. [16] Unkempt and absent-minded, although sometimes displaying a high intelligence, Grandad rarely left the flat or even moved from his armchair in front of two television sets. He was often assigned the job of cooking meals, despite his notoriously poor cooking skills, which Del describes as his "role in the family circle" to ensure he still "feels needed". [17] Pearce died in 1984 during filming of the fourth series [18] and Sullivan wrote a new episode, " Strained Relations", to write Grandad's death into the series. [19] Fools and Horses' to get 60s spin-off". UK TV. 6 September 2003. Archived from the original on 3 February 2008 . Retrieved 4 July 2017. A CD-Rom was released in August 2000 by BBC Multimedia. It featured a calendar, a calculator, a pub quiz, numerous clips from the show, and a driving game. [188] In November 2018, You Know It Makes Sense, Lessons From The Derek Trotter School of Business (And Life), was published by Ebury Press. The book was written by John Sullivan's son, Jim Sullivan. [185] Board games [ edit ] Only Fools and Horses - Miami Twice (The American Dream) (1991)". www.bbc.co.uk . Retrieved 9 May 2022.

Sullivan had initially given the show the working title Readies. For the actual title he intended to use, as a reference to the protagonist's tax- and work-evading lifestyle, Only Fools and Horses. That name was based on a genuine, though very obscure, saying, " only fools and horses work for a living", which had its origins in 19th-century American vaudeville. [66] "Only Fools and Horses" had also been the title of an episode of Citizen Smith, and Sullivan liked the expression and thought it was suited to the new sitcom. [67] He also thought longer titles would attract attention. [66] He was first overruled on the grounds that the audience would not understand the title, but he eventually got his way. [68] Filming and transmission [ edit ] The second Only Fools and Horses line-up of (left to right) Del Boy (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) and Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield) lasted from 1985 to 1996. Only Fools and Horses: a 'triffic' hit in Serbia". The Guardian. London. 25 January 2010 . Retrieved 11 March 2013. Del and Rodney embark on a trip to France, agreeing to visit Uncle Albert's Navy memorial ceremony in his honour. Upon their arrival at the village, they learn that Uncle Albert was hounded out of the country by the Resistance, due to his promiscuity. Del and Rodney notice all the villagers seem to have mariner's beards. Del, Trigger, and Denzil arrange to smuggle Duty Free alcohol into the country using Denzil's empty van. When they arrive they discover an illegal immigrant has seemingly stowed away in their van. Naming him Gary, they house him, only to find he has escaped. Sadly the connection between Boycie's important business deal with a millionaire, and his missing son, isn't made. They are consequently arrested. See also: List of awards and nominations received by Only Fools and Horses Del Boy's fall through an open bar-flap in " Yuppy Love" ( BBC video clip) is one of the show's best known moments.

Only Fools and Horses Ceramic Money Box in Shape of Suitcase Only Fools and Horses Ceramic Money Box in Shape of Suitcase

Only Fools and Horses - The Christmas Trilogy [3 Discs][Region Free]". fishpond.com.au . Retrieved 3 July 2023. Mike Fisher ( Kenneth MacDonald) — The landlord of the Nag's Head, although not from the very beginning; his predecessor was never seen, with just a succession of barmaids providing service. Friendly and gormless, he was often targeted by Del as a potential customer for any goods he was selling. When Kenneth MacDonald died in 2001, a storyline involving Mike's imprisonment for attempting to embezzle the brewery was written, and cafe owner Sid took over as the interim pub landlord. [42] Comedy - Only Fools and Horses - Big Brother (1981)". BBC. 15 September 1981 . Retrieved 19 September 2016. shows] such as Only Fools and Horses, which gets tremendous viewing figures but does inspire conventions of fans who meet in pubs called the Nag's Head and wander round dressed as their favourite characters [239]BBC told to cut repeats". ThisIsLondon. 13 July 2004. Archived from the original on 11 March 2011 . Retrieved 23 March 2011. A promotion for Rover starring Derek Trotter (Del Boy) and Aubrey Boyce (Boycie), it also featured the Trotter's Independent Traders Van as well as the theme tune. Del Goes Hang Gliding Part 1 - Only Fools and Horses - BBC". YouTube. 8 November 2010. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 . Retrieved 19 September 2016.

Only Fools and Horses cast, characters, theme and where you Only Fools and Horses cast, characters, theme and where you

My Name is Rodney! - Only Fools and Horses - BBC". YouTube. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 . Retrieved 19 September 2016. Released on YouTube and Facebook, this short webcast shows John Challis in character as Boycie, with his wife, reading Del's new autobiography. Only a fool would drop repeats of best shows, BBC is told". The Times. 29 August 2005 . Retrieved 23 March 2011. Webber, Richard; Dr John Sullivan (2003). The Complete A-Z of Only Fools and Horses. London: Orion books. ISBN 978-0752-860-251. Minor cast and characters [ edit ] Jim Broadbent, who was originally considered to play Del Boy, made three appearances as DCI Roy SlaterDel Boy the French fella - Only Fools and Horses - BBC". YouTube. 12 March 2010. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 . Retrieved 19 September 2016. Hayward, Anthony (24 April 2011). "John Sullivan: Writer who created the classic sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses', as well as 'Citizen Smith' and 'Just Good Friends' ". The Independent. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022 . Retrieved 3 July 2017. Trotters Independent Trading is causing mayhem with their faulty RAJAH computers. Rodney gets a new job at a funeral directors, while Albert and Del con the public with their miracle cure body massagers. At the wedding of Trigger's niece, Del hears the tale of Freddy the Frog, a bank robber and close friend of the boys' mother. He left everything in his will to their mum, including the stolen gold bullion. While Del hunts for treasure, Rodney puzzles over Freddy and his mother's 'friendship' – and a son who would by now be his own age. Press Office – Network TV Programme Information BBC Week 4 Sunday 24 January 2010". BBC . Retrieved 22 March 2012.

Only Fools and Horses Reliant Robin Money Bank Trotters

Sport Relief TV revealed". Sport Relief. Archived from the original on 24 January 2014 . Retrieved 20 March 2012. Del and the family have only two weeks to find the cash to pay the Inland Revenue, or they will be evicted from their home in Nelson Mandela House. After 41 years in the flat, it could be goodbye, something Del and Rodney are determined will not happen. But memories of the past, particularly of the infamous Freddie Robdal and the romance he shared with their beloved mother, Joan, threatens to divide the brothers. Meanwhile, Marlene has disappeared and everyone is convinced that Boycie has murdered her; even his best friends are certain of his guilt. Elsewhere, Trigger has become fascinated by science fiction and is enthralled by programmes such as The X-Files, whilst Sid has big plans for the future of the Nag's Head. Rodney's daughter Joan is born.Mafia Don Trotter? - Only Fools and Horses - BBC". YouTube. 11 December 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 . Retrieved 19 September 2016. The show regularly features in polls to find the most popular comedy series, moments and characters. It was voted Britain's Best Sitcom in a 2004 BBC poll, [223]