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Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.1/10
Only Fools and Horses
Overview
Only Fools and Horses.... Is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally transmitted on BBC One from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until 2003. In working-class Peckham in south-east London, ambitious market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his younger half-brother Rodney, explore their highs and lows in life, in particular their attempts to get rich. Initially not an immediate hit and receiving little promotion early on, it later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode "Time on Our Hands" (originally billed as the series finale) holds the record for the biggest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers. The series bears a significant influence on British culture, contributing several words and phrases to the English language.
This production, originally released in 1981, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.1 across its 7 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
David Jason
Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Rodney Trotter
Buster Merryfield
Uncle Albert Trotter
Gwyneth Strong
Cassandra Trotter (née Parry)
Tessa Peake-Jones
Raquel Turner
Patrick Murray
Mickey Pearce
Sue Holderness
Marlene Boyce
Roger Lloyd Pack
Trigger
Seasons
Specials
42 Episodes • Aired 1981-12-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1981-09-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1982-10-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 3
7 Episodes • Aired 1983-11-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 4
7 Episodes • Aired 1985-02-21
No season overview provided for this season.