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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
53K
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David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
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Comedy
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
53K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
898
46
  • Creator
    • John Sullivan
  • Stars
    • David Jason
    • Nicholas Lyndhurst
    • Roger Lloyd Pack
  • Creator
    • John Sullivan
  • Stars
    • David Jason
    • Nicholas Lyndhurst
    • Roger Lloyd Pack
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 158User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #34
    • Won 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 17 wins & 15 nominations total

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    David Jason
    David Jason
    • Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter…
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    • Rodney Trotter
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    • Trigger
    Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield
    • Uncle Albert Trotter
    John Challis
    John Challis
    • Boycie
    Kenneth MacDonald
    Kenneth MacDonald
    • Mike Fisher
    Lennard Pearce
    Lennard Pearce
    • Grandad
    Gwyneth Strong
    Gwyneth Strong
    • Cassandra Trotter…
    Sue Holderness
    • Marlene
    Patrick Murray
    Patrick Murray
    • Mickey Pearce
    Tessa Peake-Jones
    Tessa Peake-Jones
    • Raquel Turner
    Paul Barber
    Paul Barber
    • Denzil
    Roy Heather
    Roy Heather
    • Sid
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • Alan Parry
    Nula Conwell
    • Maureen the Barmaid
    Steven Woodcock
    • Jevon
    Julie La Rousse
    • Julie the Barmaid
    Michele Winstanley
    • Karen the Barmaid
    • Creator
      • John Sullivan
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    Storyline

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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
      Edited into Auntie's Bloomers: More Auntie's Bloomers (1992)

    User reviews158

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    10/10
    The funniest show ever
    As good as comedy gets- Whereas the earlier series were good- the show matures- and so do the characterizations. By the time we get Uncle instead of granddad the show is in its full stride (It was sad loss however that brought about the cast change.) I urge all who have not seen this show to give it a chance- you will not be disappointed. The show demonstrates changing views over the last twenty years- It is amazing just how much the world has changed. Do not let the culture differences between British and American Humor worry you- whereas i am admittedly a transplanted Brit here in the States- the show has gained many a fan by my American family, friends and neighbors. In fact my American wife is about as big a fan of the show as you can get.
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    • Apr 27, 2007

    FAQ6

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

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1981 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Readies
    • Filming locations
      • Harlech Tower, Park Road, Acton, London, England, UK(exterior: Nelson Mandela House 1981-1988)
    • 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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