Make sure you see part 2, also visit my website for more comedy. Rodney and cassandra are expecting a baby, and del inspired by a book about. The series produced some great plots and classic tv comedy sketches as well as some absolutely hilarious scripts. It ran for seven series and sixteen christmas specials until 25 december 2003, when the final episode was broadcast. When marlene vanishes and boycie is secretive about her disappearance, people assume he has killed her, but she only went to have a boob job. The following is an episode list for the bbc one sitcom only fools and horses. The best netflix movies right now fantastic movies to stream.
Episodes are regularly repeated on uktv comedy channel gold. It was the third episode of series 7, and first broadcast on january 1991. Take a look at this compilation as we try to find out the reason why. Is it really the end of trotters independent traders or could there be one last. The top 10 football references in only fools and horses. With so much excitement surrounding this announcement, weve decided to take a trip down memory lane. Del boy and rodney argue only fools and horses bbc comedy greats by bbc comedy greats. Seven series were originally broadcast on bbc one in the united kingdom from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic christmas specials aired until the end of the show in 2003. Its certainly true that the post1996 christmas shows werent up to standard, but all this is to ignore the series at its best. Dec 05, 2012 i used to miss my dad until i learned to punch straight.
Following on from my blog post tribute to john sullivan here, i decided to follow it up with my top 25 alltime only fools and horses moments to further reiterate his comic genius. Played delightfully by roger lloydpack, the character of trigger always delivered hilarious oneliners which are timeless. The official inside story by steve clark, theo paphitis isbn. Trigger cant keep up with the groups conversation only fools and horses duration. Jun 24, 2014 best moments only fools and horses pforpappu. Complete series 6 dvd voted the best british sitcom of all time in a 2004 audience poll, only fools and horses entered its sixth season with a number of changes a longer episode length, romance for rodney and a new look for del, who has recast himself wholeheartedly in the image of gordon gekko from the film. Memorable lines only fools and horses ran for 22 years. It was voted the best british sitcom ever in a 2004 poll so it clearly it a very popular show. The second episode of miami twice was first screened the following day, 25 december 1991.
Ive heard of it and i would recognise del boy, but thats about as far as my knowledge of only fools and horses goes it makes me think of my dad, of the 80s and of the age of bad comedy tv. Take a look back at some of triggers funniest moments, as he sells his dodgy briefcases, explains why he stood in the dark for an hour and of course, the iconic broom scene. A wonderful moment, delivered to perfection by such a wonderful actor. During the eighties, it was staple viewing in my house. This episode show why only fools and horses is loved so much by many who werent even born, i know many people who iv had lots of conversations with about the classic grandad scene with the chandelier, brilliant just love it. At the nags head, raquel notices that rodneys finger is bleeding after cleaning dels car but boycie denies all responsibility. Yet heres the thing, only fools and horses is one of the only british sitcoms that can just as. Daily only fools and horses quotes to brighten up your day. In 1981, when it started, only fools was just another comedy. That is an entirely subjective question and one that will have different answers from different people. I used to miss my dad until i learned to punch straight. Mar 28, 2004 as well as moments of memorable comedy the show is also known for its poignancy with the relationship between del boy and rodney central to the sitcom. I watched only fools and horses for the first time and. I can only think of one foot in the grave where sad moments were also there as part of the plot.
The untold story of britains favourite comedy mccann, graham on. From del boy to granville, pop larkin to frost 01 by jason, david isbn. Today and tomorrow he reveals his top 5 only fools and horses moments. Only fools and horses novi sad, serbia pub facebook. The funniest moments only fools and horses youtube. In this definitive sixpart uktv original, gold explores every aspect of britains most loved sitcom, only fools and horses. My list of only fools and horses quotes includes some of the best quips from the trotters and their zany cast of friends and foes. Only fools and horses best moments, it really brings back memories of this great series. As trigger on only fools and horses, he gave us many laughs. The show was only 23 episodes old when it struck for the. In this classic scene, del boy gets a bit of karma and a taste of his own medicine while. Despite being a sitcom, the series did have its fair share of sad moments. The bulk of this book is about only fools and horses from how david won the part of del boy trotter to del becoming a millionaire after selling the famous maritime watch found. Fun quiz book with questions on the classic comedy only fools and horses.
It has made me laugh and cry in equal measures ever since i first clapped eyes on the clapped out three wheeler. Only fools and horses funniest moment by callum simmons. Shop only fools and horses tshirts created by independent artists from around the globe. Only fools and horses is a british sitcom which aired on bbc one for seven seasons, nineteen christmas specials, and six special editions, from 1981 until 2003. For more scripts and quotes from only fools and horses visit the site. Only fools and horses the official inside story takes us behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of the hit show and is fully authorised by the family of john sullivan, the shows creator and writer. Nicholas lyndhurst reveals his sadness at the deaths of so. The musical at the theatre royal haymarket by taking a look back at some of the best moments from the. And yet, if youre prepared to look beyond these winceworthy moments, only fools and horses is overflowing with period character, goldstar. Quality episode with the mix up of coffee and gravy and to top it off.
According to steve clarks official book the only fools and horses story, the second episode is subtitled oh to be in england. Del, rodney, denzil, boycie and mike are all upstairs in the nags head wondering who organised the school reunion when trigger walks in. Thanks to the shows creator and writer john sullivan the only fools and horses script never becomes boring, even as time goes on and we watch reruns of old episodes. A touch of glass is an episode of the bbc sitcom, only fools and horses, first screened on 2 december 1982 as the final episode of series 2. Yet heres the thing, only fools and horses is one of the only british sitcoms that can just as easily make you go boba fett, wet around your mince pies, eyes, through a touching moment as it can through uncontrollable laughter once youre done blubbing why not cheer yourself up with our ofah best one liners, right here. Only fools and horses best moments, love del boy and rodney. Damiens christening only fools and horses bbc by bbc studios. Only fools and horses series 2 episode 7 a touch of glass full script. The trotters need money to stave off being evicted but are saved when it transpires that uncle albert invested his savings wisely and leaves them almost a quarter of a million pounds. That golden period around the end of the 80s early 90s really gave the trotters so much more than the market trader rogues we came to know and love, the drama elements of partners and children for me anyway cemented their place in my heart. I must have seen just about every episode of only fools and horses, so i cant be accused of only seeing the bad bits or not giving it a chance.
Alright dave if its a boy theyre gonna name him rodney, after dave. Actors david jason and nicholas lyndhurst reprised their roles as del boy and rodney in the sketch written by jim sullivan and dan sullivan, which included previously. With exclusive access to the key cast members, including sir david jason and nicholas lyndhurst, the series gives rare insights into the show and what went on both on and off camera. Del and rodney pay a last visit to their high rise flat in peckham. Best only fools and horses episodes top ten list thetoptens. Occasionally theres a touch of sad wistfulness that i really felt. Raquels parents stay for dinner at the flat, and delboy tries to make a good impression. Only fools and horses quotes great quotes and famous. The show is about two brothers who live in peckham, london. Only fools and horses most poignant moments shortlist.
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A classic moment from only fools and horses time on our hands. Only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan. It was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. The new documentary series features rare and unseen footage from the trotter archives and specially recreated moments from del boys family and friends. There were no only fools xmas specials in 1984, because of the death of the. In a rare interview, nicholas lyndhurst reveals his sadness at the deaths of so many of his costars and why he wont watch the new stage version. A guide to friends and enemies, episode 3 from series 1 of the story of. John sullivans sitcom only fools and horses isnt only a tv show, it has become a cultural phenomenon still watched today by audiences spanning the generations and diehard fans have probably spent hours rewatching old episodes of derek del boy trotter roaming around south london trying to flog hooky gear, and undoubtedly still laugh at the timeless jokes. Twelve classic moments, david beckham and a fools and horses quiz too. Stuview retro tv only fools and horses blow up dolls. Triggers best scenes the actor roger lloyd pack, best known for playing trigger in only fools and horses, has died aged 69. Ofah scattering uncle alberts ashes at sea youtube.
Its sad, theres a pause for thought, then the humour returns. Was only fools and horses the best british tv comedy of. One word of advice, dont take a mouthful of coffee while watching i just did luckily laptop still working ok. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses. It is nice to know that the legacy of this classic show lives on for a new generation. Jul 18, 2014 the top 10 football references in only fools and horses. The title of the twopart special is derived from the 1984 american television series miami vice.
Steve clarks book the official inside story is the definitive history of only fools and horses. The cause for only fools and horses, the only top ten sitcom still being produced, was taken up by bargain hunt presenter david dickinson. Only fools and horses bbc comedy greats by bbc comedy greats. As a new book celebrates the anniversary of only fools and horses, here is a gallery of some of the great stars of the show. I watched the only fools and horses musical and it was as. D tonight series 6 currently showing i though about all the episodes in series 6 yuppie love, danger uxd, chain gang, the unlucky winner is. For me there has being no better tv show than only fools and horses. Here are the ten best only fools moments as voted by gold viewers. It was the first episode of the show to attract over 10 million viewers. The funniest moments have been repeated to death, in essence reducing the series to a handful of scenes and the fans dont seem bothered about this. This is one of my favourite ever moments in british comedy only fools and horses only fools and horses is the most popular sitcom to ever come out of britain. Only fools and horses quotes 19812003 only fools and horses series one. We print the highest quality only fools and horses tshirts on the internet. Triggers top 3 funniest moments only fools and horses.
He managed to mix laughter, with drama, with tears of compassion as he told the story of an everyday london family who strove from daytoday to make ends meet. The sport relief special, also referred to as beckham in peckham, was an edition of the bbc sitcom, only fools and horses, recorded as part of the sport relief 2014 appeal. This scene always made me so sad because its how i felt when my mum died, being the eldest, having to be strong for my brothers and sisters. The falling thru the bar moment, the blow up dolls, rodney having to pretend to be 14 on holiday, the gold chain con artist, rodneys wedding, a very strong series. Yet heres the thing, only fools and horses is one of the only british sitcoms that can just as easily make you go boba fett, wet around your mince pies, eyes, through a touching moment as it can through uncontrollable laughter. Lovely jubbly has been revealed as the most commonly used only fools and horses phrase in british life, according to a recent survey the catchphrase used by affable market trader del boy which means good or fantastic has remained a common saying amongst brits ever since david jason first uttered it on screen. Bbc news entertainment fools and horses is best sitcom. Stage fright is an episode of the bbc sitcom only fools and horses.
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