Only Fools And Horses
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1981 - 2003
- 64 episodes (7 series)
Sitcom about two market traders, Del Boy and his brother Rodney. Stars David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Lennard Pearce, Roger Lloyd Pack and more.
- 1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special repeated at 2:55pm on U&Gold
Streaming rank this week: 66
Press clippings Page 9
Boycie: how the great comedy character was born
As Only Fools And Horses' smarmy businessman Boycie, John Challis played one of the most memorable characters in one of the most memorable British TV shows of all time - not to mention having one of the most memorable (if irritating) laughs.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 19th September 2021Government plans "distinctively British" TV requirement
Media minister John Whittingdale was mocked online for listing Derry Girls, a sitcom set during the Northern Irish troubles of the 1990s, among his examples of 'clearly British' shows .
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 16th September 2021OFAH archive found on 40th anniversary
Hundreds of previously unseen photos taken during the filming of Only Fools And Horses have been unearthed in the BBC Archive.
BBC, 8th September 2021Only Fools And Horses: does it stand the test of time?
First shown 40 years ago today, the classic sitcom's first episode flirted with some risque humour but at its heart were family and love
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 8th September 2021The scene that made the BBC take OFAH seriously
Batman and Robin; the chandelier; Trigger's broom. The Trotter clan has given us 40 years of unforgettable moments - but one stands out.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 8th September 2021Five OFAH episodes slapped with racism warnings
Only Fools And Horses episodes have been slapped with racism warnings as Britbox flagged the content of the comedy.
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 7th September 2021Paul Whitehouse: Only Fools is greatest sitcom ever
According to Paul Whitehouse, who took on the role of Grandad when the Trotters transferred to the West End in a successful musical, it is unlikely viewers will ever take a British comedy to their hearts quite like Only Fools And Horses.
Andy Halls, The Sun, 7th September 2021OFAH fans vote Del Boy's bar fall best moment in show
RadioTimes.com set out to find out what fans think is the greatest Only Fools and Horses moment ahead of the sitcom's 40th anniversary - and the results are in. David Jason's Del Boy falling through the bar has been crowned the winner, with 37 per cent of the total votes.
Lidia Molina-Whyte, Radio Times, 7th September 2021John Challis given honorary citizenship of Serbia
Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has been granted honorary citizenship in Serbia for his portrayal of Boycie in the much-loved British comedy series.
Laurence Dollimore, Daily Mail, 5th September 2021Celebrating Britain's loveliest, most jubbliest sitcom
1989's sixth series of the BBC's Only Fools And Horses was the pukka deal. It was the series that solidified the show's already record-breaking audiences and critical success.
Mark O'Connell, Yahoo, 3rd September 2021