Only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan. Of course it would be natural to compare and that is one hell of an act to follow. We spoke to john sullivans son, jim, about his father, the show and his own involvement in the only fools legacy. Nov 21, 2017 only fools and horses is britains best loved sitcom, a survey has revealed. David jason and nicholas lyndhurst remembering only fools and. The story of only fools and horses reunites cast members, rebuilds some of the sets and. Its been billed as the definitive guide to our favorite sitcom. Rodney takes sandra to see a film and then invites her back to nelson. He faces constant setbacks, serious and comic failure, but despite it all he remains heroically undeterred. Twentyfive million viewers watched the swansong of only fools and horses on bbc1 over christmas 1996, breaking the bbcs previous audience records. Two new specials with sir david jason come to gold only.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 31, 2017. After a long time in the making and constant demand from the fans we are now on the verge of seeing, uk golds only fools and horses documentary we are told the series features rare and unseen footage from the trotter archives and specially recreated moments from del boys family and friends. List of only fools and horses home video releases wikipedia. We couldnt have made the story of only fools and horses without the legendary actor at the heart of the show, david jason. The story of only fools and horses, gold so often, a retrospective of a muchloved tv show is an excuse to fill airtime with old clips weve seen. Dels kid brother rodney nicholas lyndhurst and his sweet but doddery old. Episode guide were giving viewers unprecedented access to john sullivans peckhambased. Lost episode of only fools and horses to be shown on gold. Fools and stories and to recreate the hilarious bar scene from only fools and horses. Only fools and horses recently topped a list of the most watched programmes in the history of british television and was named as the show most britons would like to. This is a lovely and very poignant photograph and would have been taken just a few days before lennard had a.
Only fools and horses star lennard pearce seen in poignant. In september 1981, bbc one screened the pilot episode of a british sitcom set in a highrise block of council flats in peckham, south london9 million people tuned in. We caught up with the man who inhabited the iconic derek del boy trotter so brilliantly. The hit show featuring the roguetrading capers of del boy, rodney and uncle albert as trotters. Episode 6 is repeated on yesterday on thursday at 8pm. The sort of film you can watch time and again and it still stays hilarious. The story of only fools and horses reunites cast members, rebuilds some of the sets and features rare and previously unseen material. Episode 5 is repeated on yesterday on thursday at 8pm. This celebration of britains best sitcom looks this week at trotters. Despite being published way back in 1998, the only fools and horses story is still an excellent and valuable companion to britains bestloved comedy show. 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.
Only fools and horses dvds 2017 dvd edition year for sale ebay. Ofah its only rock and roll part 3 of 3 by dean20091. Only fools and horses dvds have been sold in regions 1, 2 and 4. Popular videos only fools and horses only fools and horses topic. It has taken a lot of persuasion for me to take part in an official documentary about only fools and horses. We have been given the news that an official documentary about only fools and horses is coming to our screens very soon. May, 2014 surely its only a question of time if only he could make a couple of good deals down the market that would be just the break he needs. Sir david jason interview we couldnt have made the story of only fools and horses without the legendary actor at the heart of the show, david jason.
It is nice to know that the legacy of this classic show lives on for a new generation. The 1984 episode, licensed to drill, will be seen on current documentary series the. The definitive story of one of britains mostloved tv sitcoms. I got a real inkling the show was on the way down with miami twice the 1991 two part christmas episode, because it was so utterly far fetched. My life on screen is a tribute to one of the nations best love comedy actors and will features some of his most iconic starring roles, from shiver to only fools and horses. Rare and unseen footage and specially recreated moments give insights into how the show was put together, how certain scenes arose and how stories developed. The bbc had of course produced their own story of only fools, the beloved sitcom back in 2002, but it never really felt complete what with the 2003 episode. Find out more about the show this comprehensive retelling of the only fools story is a mustwatch for the shows fans. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. In this definitive sixpart uktv original, gold explores every aspect of britains most loved sitcom, only fools and horses. The job is finished, with the chinese restaurant having had a new lick of.
Buy only fools and horses dvds 2017 dvd edition year and get the best deals. Starring david jason and nicholas lyndhurst, the first ever episode of only fools and horses was broadcast 30 years ago in september 1981. If the idea was right i would love to try my hand at sitcom, but im also interested in film. Sir david jason and phillip recreate the hilarious only fools and. Only fools and horses started in 1981 and ended in 2003. Del boy falls through the bar only fools and horses bbc comedy greats. Official documentary about only fools and horses coming.
The story of only fools and horses dvd menu youtube. Episode 5 is repeated on yesterday tomorrow at 8pm. Originally broadcast throughout the 1980s, the show sees del boy, rodney. Dec 25, 2019 steve clark, the author of only fools and horses. Only fools and horses dvds 2017 dvd edition year ebay. Nicholas lyndhurst joins cast of enos carousel whatsonstage. Complete series dvd often touted as the best british sitcom ever, only fools and horses tells the story of the crafty cockney huckster derek trotter david jason, who has finally found the perfect scheme which he is convinced will make him a millionaire within a year. Lost episode of only fools and horses to be shown on. In the episode, del buys a consignment of briefcases, only to later discover that the combinations are locked inside. Boeing 737 max crashes immediately after takeoff heres what really happened to flight 610 duration. Big brother is the first ever episode of the bbc sitcom only fools and horses. For me, those later specials added nothing to the only fools and horses legacy only a very long and sad decline.
Apr 04, 2017 only fools and horses usa and other failed tv remakes. What was it like growing up when your dad just happened to be writing one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Only fools and horses is one of britains best loved sitcoms. 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. Sep 11, 2017 a treasure trove of rare and unseen only fools and horses footage is being shown for the very first time in the story of only fools and horses an exclusive sixpart series to celebrate the nations favourite comedy channel, golds 25th anniversary, on tuesdays at 8pm until 3 october. Jun 28, 2014 all episodes of only fools and horses. With david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, roger lloyd pack, buster merryfield. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. British comedy guide reports uk tv channel gold has ordered a documentary about the classic bbc sitcom from john sullivan, the comedy centered on two. Sep 18, 2017 boycie may have only been a support character that showed up in 33 episodes, but the used car salesman, played by john challis, went on to have an only fools and horses spinoff of his own. Del boys back in new only fools and horses documentary. Only fools and horses usa and other failed tv remakes. Boycie may have only been a support character that showed up in 33 episodes, but the used car salesman, played by john challis, went on to have an only fools and horses spinoff of his own. Hopefully i will have some specials to upload soon.
This work is an affectionate tribute to the muchloved show, covering all aspects of its amazing 16year run, from casting to filming, with indepth interviews with the stars and a complete. Only fools and horses is britains best loved sitcom, a survey has revealed. The show, which ran from 1981 to 2003 and featured the roguetrading. The show, which ran from 1981 to 2003 and featured the roguetrading capers of del boy, rodney and uncle albert as. The story of only fools and horses tv movie 2002 imdb. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all. Almost 40 years after the firstever episode of only fools and horses aired, its still one of the countrys bestloved tv shows. Only fools and horses voted britains best loved sitcom. The show is about two brothers who live in peckham, london. Six shorts were made, four of which were broadcast commercially but none of them have been released on official dvds. The show was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981.
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 wall street. Only fools and horses voted britains best loved sitcom, new. Features david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, tessa peakejones, gwyneth strong and others. Ofah its only rock and roll part 2 of 3 by dean20091. Sir david jason is set to look back at his prestigious television career in two new documentaries, one of which will focus on only fools and horses the 76yearold actor, who played the iconic del boy trotter in the longrunning show, will front fivepart special the story of only fools and horses in addition to david jason. Only fools and horses star nicholas lyndhurst has joined the cast of enos carousel, which opens at the london coliseum in april directed by lonny price. 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. A bbc documentary titled the story of only fools and horses aired in.
This fivepart series tells the story of john sullivans sitcom. Buy only fools and horses dvds 2017 dvd edition year and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The newer documentary thats coming will be more complete, but sadly the death of the writer and several key cast. Surely its only a question of time if only he could make a couple of good deals down the market that would be just the break he needs. Steve clarks book the official inside story is the definitive history of only fools and horses. Aug 28, 2017 the story of only fools and horses, gold so often, a retrospective of a muchloved tv show is an excuse to fill airtime with old clips weve seen a hundred times and commentary from talking. The following is an episode list for the bbc one sitcom only fools and horses.
The scenes from hole in one that featured pearce were refilmed with. The story of only fools and horses 6 parts on uk gold. Jan 05, 2017 only fools and horses recently topped a list of the most watched programmes in the history of british television and was named as the show most britons would like to see back on their screens. David jason and nicholas lyndhurst remembering only fools. I think being my dads son is a bit of a doubleedged sword.
In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all written. A treasure trove of rare and unseen only fools and horses footage is being shown for the very first time in the story of only fools and horses an exclusive sixpart series to celebrate the nations. It was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. It ran for seven series and sixteen christmas specials until 25 december 2003, when the final episode was broadcast. And they are all here in the complete story of the trotters of nelson mandela house. Find only fools and horses the complete collection dvd at. A lost episode of only fools and horses will air on tv for the first time this year.
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