Only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan. The greatest ever episode of only fools and horses, bar none. Neverbroadcast episode of only fools and horses to be. 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. A lost mini episode of the classic sitcom only fools and horses will be broadcast for the first time today, it has been confirmed. Sixtyfour episodes of only fools and horses, all written by john sullivan, were broadcast on bbc1 from 8 september 1981 until 25 december 2003. Is it really the end of trotters independent traders or could there be one last. There is still one last episode of only fools and horses to be aired. John sullivan was best known as the creator of the hugely popular bbc sitcom only fools and horses. Neverbroadcast episode of only fools and horses to be shown. Only fools and horses time on our hands tv episode. Is only fools and horses back as david jason teases del.
Licensed to drill had been neglected since 1984, when it was. Throughout the years, grandad died and the equally funny uncle albert came to live with them, the brothers. This bbc comedy ran for many years as this clip is from the very last episode, you plonker. No i have seen all the episodes upto and including 2003 now. This is a subreddit devoted to anything related to the uk comedy only fools and horses the greatest ever sitcom produced. At the village they learn that albert was a real ladies man, which could be why most of the menfolk resemble him. If you watch the episode you get a good feel for how the show could have closed out with this episode and just a few minor dialoguestory changes. Secret last episode of only fools and horses daily star. Only fools and horses mother natures son tv episode. In the episode, del buys a consignment of briefcases, only to later discover that the combinations are locked inside.
How the final episodes of only fools and horses almost. Discuss episodes, characters, the actors, observations and even post your fan scripts. With david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, roger lloyd pack, buster merryfield. The setup is flawless, meaning that it has a far greater impact. It remains the most recent episode of any programme to have been watched by over 21 million viewers. Only fools and horses season 6 episode 2 rotten tomatoes. Only fools and horses would generally considered to be better.
Will there ever be another episode of only fools and. Stars david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, buster merryfield, lennard pearce and others. Obviously, theres an appetite for del boy and rodney to return to. Jan 15, 2017 only fools and horses was recently named one of britains favourite sitcoms, beating the likes of blackadder and father ted. Mar 21, 2018 it was the last episode to feature lennard pearce. Yuppy love this episode is really funny, although judged on the whole danger uxd may be the better of the two. Sep 11, 2017 only fools and horses fans are in for a treat as a lost episode of the classic sitcom is due to air for the first time on telly. Sleepless in peckham is the final episode of bbc sitcom only fools and horses. It was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. Details of only fools and horsessecret last episode have been. May 11, 2020 only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan. Doublepart christmas saga in which del and rodney end up unwitting pawns in the. Secret plans for a final episode of only fools and horses have.
Nov 03, 2019 only fools and horses is one of britains favourite shows picture. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all written by john sullivan, were produced. Comedy that follows two brothers from londons rough peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score thatll make them millionaires. However the reliant robin breaks down and, as the brothers are running through. Getty images good news for fans of only fools and horses today. Only fools and horses season 2 ep 4 1981 video dailymotion.
It is the first episode of series 1, and was first broadcast on 8 september 1981. He was introduced during the fourth series as a replacement for the character of grandad due to the sudden death of lennard pearce in 1984. A guide to the 64 episodes across the 7 series of only fools and horses. Lost episode of only fools and horses to be broadcast for. Big brother is the first ever episode of the bbc sitcom only fools and horses. Five years later, another christmas special was broadcast. A lost episode of only fools and horses has been found. This is what annoyed me the most about the last 3 episodes, the characters became like panto characters same thing happened in last series of friends. With david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, buster merryfield, tessa peakejones.
The following is an episode list for the bbc one sitcom only fools and horses. Only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one. Sep, 2011 only fools and horses would generally considered to be better. Regularly voted britains favorite sitcom, the show ran for ten years between 1981 and 1991, including several christmas specials. David jason reveals why a return to only fools and horses. Many people consider this and the other two christmas specials before it the storys true conclusion rather than the second trilogy five years later. Jul 29, 2016 when john sullivans classic sitcom only fools and horses wound up poetically with its christmas trilogy back in 1996, all was right with the world. Swnsuktv gold scenes from the episode will be shown on uktv golds the story of only fools and horses on 3 october. He also finds a tap, hidden by rocks, but claims that there is an actual spring, yielding peckham spring water.
The first time only fools and horses ever aired on the bbc was back in september 1981, and the show has become iconic to british comedy ever since created by john sullivan, the sitcom follows wheelerdealer brothers del boy david jason and rodney trotter nicholas lyndhurst as they try and flog dodgy goods around peckham, south london, to make some quick cash. I also thought one of the funniest only fools moments ever was in the last ever episode sleepless in peckham when boycey and marlene have an anniversary party at the nags head and marlene arrives having had a boobjob. The trotters have lost all their money due to investment in the central american markets. Only fools and horses was recently named one of britains favourite sitcoms, beating the likes of blackadder and father ted. Lost episode of only fools and horses to be broadcast. It ran for seven series and sixteen christmas specials until 25 december 2003, when the final episode was broadcast. I also thought one of the funniest only fools moments ever was in the last ever episode sleepless in peckham when boycey and. Only fools and horses fans are in for a treat as a lost episode of the classic sitcom is due to air for the first time on telly. Mar 12, 2020 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. Dec 05, 2014 only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one only fools.
The 20 best only fools and horses episodes by sindidunian created 03 oct 2012 updated 26 oct 2012 public refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. Hopefully i will have some specials to upload soon. Will there ever be another episode of only fools and horses. Del boy himself, david jason, shared the news that the flat. 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. For 15 years, brothers derek del boy and rodney trotter of trotters independant traders plc have entertained us both with dels extreme optimism and scams and, quite simply, rodneys facial expressions upon hearing those scams. This bbc comedy ran for many years as this clip is from the very last episode.
When john sullivans classic sitcom only fools and horses wound up poetically with its christmas trilogy back in 1996, all was right with the world. It was first screened on 25 december 2003 as the third and final part of the early 2000s christmas trilogy, and as the eighteenth and final christmas special. With such a fantastic and iconic series as only fools there will forever be debate about which is the best ever episode and quite often, i find it all comes down to viewers personal experiences that they can link to the specific episode and the characters. How the final episodes of only fools and horses almost ruined. Oct 03, 2017 a lost mini episode of the classic sitcom only fools and horses will be broadcast for the first time today, it has been confirmed.
It attracted the largest audience for a single episode of a comedy, which happened in 1996. Set in peckham in southeast london, it stars david jason as. What episode did grandad quote from the quiz show university challenge by saying its bleedin starters for ten now 6. Only fools and horses is one of britains favourite shows picture. In the final episode, time on our hands, wed rejoiced as the trotters finally became the millionaires theyd always dreamed of becoming thanks to a rare antique watch. Only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc. The 20 best only fools and horses episodes by sindidunian. I think if john sullivan ever does bring back only fools and horses again, he should bring in a character to replace uncle albert to live in the flat. David jason said everything about the narrative pointed to these being the last ever episodes of only fools. Going to france to scatter the late uncle alberts ashes near the village where he spent part of the war, del decides to kill two birds with one stone and organize a booze cruise. Only fools and horses 2020 season 7 episode 1 the skys the limit april 04, 2020. Del has applied for a council grant but been turned down.
Episodes are regularly repeated on uktv comedy channel gold. The rare 1984 episode licensed to drill is said to hav. With david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, tessa peakejones, gwyneth strong. The show was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. After giving rodney a bracelet for his birthday inscribed rooney, del drives rodney to a fancy dress party where they are dressed as batman and robin. Is only fools and horses back as david jason teases del boy. The show is about two brothers who live in peckham, london.
Actor john challis, who starred as used car salesman boycie, has revealed writer john sullivans plans for a final episode of the classic sitcom. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all written. It was the last only fools and horses related episode until the sport relief special in march 2014. Only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one only fools. The last episode of only fools and horses for five years, was seen by 24. Jul 08, 2016 the greatest ever episode of only fools and horses, bar none. Top 10 only fools and horses episodes only fools and horses is one of britains best loved sitcoms. Best only fools and horses episodes top ten list thetoptens. Why only fools and horses is truly loved by the british.
It was first screened on 25 december 2003 as the third and final part of the. Either the last one before that was 2001 or 1996 ive forgot off hand and can recall defenitly for sure that it was 96 when del and rodney finaly became millionaires and then lost all their money through beiong declared bankrupt hence the 2003 events and going on the booze run but terrible writing doesnt begin to describe the. Dec 28, 2019 the first ever only fools and horses episode aired back in 1981, with the last episode screened in 2003. Fun, games and the mafia after numerous attempts of getting into the lucrative video game industry, del and rodney go into deals with the swedish mafia to help them churn out a games console. Only fools and horses final episode advert 2003 bbc one only fools and horses final episode advert christmas day 2003. Dec 22, 2009 76 videos play all best moments only fools and horses pforpappu ripping yarns season 1 episode 3escape from stalag luft 112b duration. Only fools and horses series and episodes list british. It was the last only fools and horsesrelated episode until the sport relief special in march 2014. Only fools and horses series and episodes list british comedy. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all. Del and rodney pay a last visit to their high rise flat in peckham.
David jason reveals why a return to only fools and horses as. What was the name of the very last only fools and horses episode. I watched the only fools and horses musical and it was as. Only fools and horses is one of the most iconic sitcoms in british history, with many loyal fans still singing its praises and new fans joining the fold as it now is on netflix i watched the first ever episode last week and wrote an opinion piece about it saying that while i laughed a few times i didnt think it was all that funny but one megafan wrote to me to try to convince me to. Strapped for cash as ever, del is clearing grandads allotment, which has become a health hazard and where he finds some bottles of yellow liquid, which he dumps. Maybe they could have raquels dad live with them, or perhaps even trigger who del could enlist as his new assistant down the market. Dels yuppie imageincluding aluminum briefcasehelps him land a big business deal, but it may be more than the smooth operator can handle. For only fools and horses addicts only click to play it. Albert gladstone trotter, better known as uncle albert 19 november 1920 2001, was a fictional character in the bbc sitcom only fools and horses. Series 3, episode 7 is repeated on gold on saturday at 10. The final ever 3 episodes of only fools and horses why.
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