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Only Fools and Horses

  • TV Series
  • 1981–2003
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
65K
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POPULARITY
764
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David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
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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.

  • Creator
    • John Sullivan
  • Stars
    • David Jason
    • Nicholas Lyndhurst
    • Roger Lloyd Pack
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    65K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    764
    71
    • Creator
      • John Sullivan
    • Stars
      • David Jason
      • Nicholas Lyndhurst
      • Roger Lloyd Pack
    • 171User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #35
    • Won 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 17 wins & 15 nominations total

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    David Jason
    David Jason
    • Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter…
    • 1981–2003
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    • Rodney Trotter
    • 1981–2003
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    • Trigger
    • 1981–2003
    Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield
    • Uncle Albert Trotter
    • 1985–2001
    John Challis
    John Challis
    • Boycie
    • 1981–2003
    Kenneth MacDonald
    Kenneth MacDonald
    • Mike Fisher
    • 1983–1996
    Lennard Pearce
    Lennard Pearce
    • Grandad
    • 1981–1996
    Gwyneth Strong
    Gwyneth Strong
    • Cassandra Trotter…
    • 1989–2003
    Sue Holderness
    • Marlene
    • 1985–2003
    Patrick Murray
    Patrick Murray
    • Mickey Pearce
    • 1983–2003
    Tessa Peake-Jones
    Tessa Peake-Jones
    • Raquel Turner
    • 1988–2003
    Paul Barber
    Paul Barber
    • Denzil
    • 1983–2003
    Roy Heather
    Roy Heather
    • Sid
    • 1982–2003
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • Alan Parry
    • 1989–1992
    Nula Conwell
    • Maureen the Barmaid
    • 1985–1986
    Steven Woodcock
    • Jevon
    • 1988–1989
    Julie La Rousse
    • Julie the Barmaid
    • 1982–1983
    Michèle Winstanley
    • Karen the Barmaid
    • 1983
    • Creator
      • John Sullivan
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    Reviewers say 'Only Fools and Horses' is celebrated for its humor, heartfelt moments, and iconic characters like Del Boy and Rodney. The show's catchphrases, comedic timing, and get-rich-quick schemes resonate deeply. It balances serious topics with comedy, emphasizing family and friendship. Set in Peckham, London, it reflects British working-class life, earning its place as a timeless classic. Despite some criticisms of later episodes, it remains one of the greatest British sitcoms.
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    baza666

    Excellent

    I will agree with almost everyone else who has posted a comment, this is probably the best comedy show ever!! Its funny though how there are no Americans commenting on it, I presume its shown in America. Anyway, its great. I didnt really like the first few series much, but once the nineties hit, it became really funny, i have lost count how many times I have watched each episode, but they are still funny. 9/10
    10HollywoodMusic

    As good as it gets!

    It is the British who know how to write for television! Only Fools and Horse ranks at the top right along with Fawlty Towers, The Office, Keeping up Appearances etc. etc. It doesn't really get much better than this! Only Fools and Horses sadly never really made it to the TV screens in USA, but I highly recommend everyone to see it out on DVD which has recently been released in USA. David Jason (who also start in the fantastic British crime series: A Touch of Frost) has to be one of the greatest British actors of all time. Del Boy and Rodney no doubt became major icons of UK television during the 1980s and 1990s and they even returned a few times during the past couple of years for occasional specials! Bravo all the time on this one!
    darkman-1

    Classic!!

    I'm a Yank who loves OFAH. The characters are charming, the dialogue hilarious & there's usually a nice twist at the end. The way writer Sullivan weaves call-backs into the stories is impressive. A must see for any fan of great British sitcoms. Be wary of the post-domesticated years, however. As much as Del & Rodney deserved steady girlfriends, it changed the dynamic of the show for the worse & diminished its off the wall appeal. The longer episodes also diluted the sharp, compact punch of earlier seasons. Start with the "holy Trinity" years (Grandad & Uncle Albert are both great) to appreciate OFAH at its finest. Cushty!
    9markbak76

    Simply the best

    Classic comedy is a term which is often overused but it fits Only Fools & Horses perfectly. In particular series 1-4 are absolutely brilliant. John Sullivan made you fall in love with the characters so that you could laugh and share in their experiences down through the years as if you actually knew them. The creation of Del Boy as a character was inspired and played faultlessly by David Jason. I felt the later episodes and specials were vastly inferior to the earlier ones but were still well worth a watch.

    My favourite programme ever ..............

    10/10
    riddler_1138-3

    The Greatest British Sitcom in History!

    `Only Fools and Horses' is by far the most funniest, original, and well developed British Comedy ever. Myself being a British citizen, I have to say that there is no other funnier show. Derrick "DelBoy" Trotter and his brother Rodney are put together, two of the funniest British actors to ever grace the Television screen. While there were many visual jokes on-screen, there were also many verbal assaults and comments that made this show legendary. Famous mostly for it's Cockney accents and truly original characters, this show was the Best of the Best. Even though it ended sadly in 1991, you can still buy the shows on video and watch them over and over again. They never grow old.

    Out of 10.......11/10!

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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)

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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
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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