This episode show why only fools and horses is loved so much by many who werent even born, i know many people who iv had lots of conversations with about the classic grandad scene with the chandelier, brilliant just love it. As one door closes is the official name of the episode. From prussia with love, yuppy love, sickness and wealth. Series 3, episode 7 is repeated on gold on saturday at 10. The show is about two brothers who live in peckham, london. In a series of interivews david jason gives us a rare. Only fools and horses star nicholas lyndhurst has ruled out a tv revival of the classic bbc sitcom. During the media frenzy surrounding the independents revelations that the new bottled water dasani, marketed by cocacola, was in fact just purified tap water from sidcup, mocking parallels were made with the only fools and horses episode, mother natures son, in which del sells tap water as peckham spring. In series 2, rodney first reveals his love for a woman in uniform if only it wasnt a policewoman hes after. With rodney and del up ladders, and an old sheet the only thing between the cutglass chandelier and the. A touch of glass only fools and horses wiki fandom.
Del and rodney smash the chandelier only fools and horses. Much of sullivans material for only fools and horses scripts came from his reallife experiences. Dels old friend is putting a cabaret night on at the starlight rooms. No less than lady ridgemere, wife of lord ridgemere who own the ridgemere hall estate. Jul 07, 2010 trigger and del boy negotiate a dodgydeal for old english vinyl briefcases down the nags head. Episodes are regularly repeated on uktv comedy channel gold set in peckham in southeast london, it stars david jason as. Is a british comedy sitcom starring david jason as delboy. Del introduces the dresdencollecting aristocracy to some north korean porcelain and his chandelier cleaning service. Only fools and horses quiz are you a proper plonker. It was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. Seven series were originally broadcast on bbc one in the united kingdom from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic christmas specials aired until the end of the show in 2003. Classic comedy starring david jason and nicholas lyndhurst. New fools and horses show in doubt by tara conlan, daily mail david jason has pulled out of plans to return as del boy trotter in a new instalment of the classic bbc comedy only fools and horses.
Chandelier cleaning is the trotters latest business opportunity. Trigger first appeared on only fools and horses in the first episode and appeared regularly throughout the entire shows run. Gold conducted a poll to find out the top 20 only fools and horses. She made her first only fools and horses appearance in the episode yuppy love, in which she attended the same adult education class as rodney. Cassandra is expecting, and he wants more responsibility and a better job to provide for his family. David jason as del boy and nicholas lyndhurst as rodney removing a chandelier in a classic scene from the television series only fools and horses image. It originally aired on 8 january 1989 and is the first episode of series six, marking the start of the increase in running time from thirty minutes to fifty minutes per episode. Yuppy love is an episode of the bbc sitcom, only fools and horses. David jason gives us an insight into what it was like to be part of the timeless sitcom and creating the famous chandelier scene from the series. Returning from an auction, the trotters stop to help a woman whose car appears to have broken down.
Theres also trouble with a chandelier, and grandad is. Subscribe to comedy greats for more hilarious videos. Nothing exciting or properly comedic happens and it leads to a scene that is funny itself but not enough to elevate the episode beyond average. Del has decided to get into the chandelier cleaning business, but as he, rodney and granddad carry out their first appointment, things do not go to plan. He had used it before in the title of an episode of citizen smith. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Only fools and horses a touch of glass tv episode 1982 imdb. 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. Television quiz difficult only fools and horses quiz random television quiz. The instrumental theme by ronnie hazlehurst was also used on a program called the only fools and horses selection box, which was broadcast to coincide with the original final trilogy in 1996.
Latest headlines world news you mag event books mail shop property. But grandad actually unscrews the second chandelier, which falls and smashes on the. She is known for her role as raquel in the bbc sitcom only fools and horses, whom she played from december 1988 until the. Although it isnt all an act, he can play the part of a harmless, senile old man so well that he can sometimes fool his grandsons into doing what he wants.
Jun 28, 2014 all episodes of only fools and horses. Mar 14, 2003 a complete guide to every single episode of only fools and horses from the very beginning. When they stop to help a posh sort who has broken down, del overhears that the lord of the manor is having trouble getting his chandeliers. Oct 21, 2019 only fools and horses wasnt always the name of our favourite bbc sitcom. With david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, lennard pearce, elizabeth benson.
Mccann recounts the story of that episode in detail, which was. Tessa peakejones born 9 may 1957 is an english actress. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all. Working as a plumber in the 1930s, he and several others were. Del boy has conned a lord of the realm into believing that the trotters are expert chandelier cleaners and restorers who can service the two priceless chandeliers in their hallway in reality, del plans to use windolene and super glue to clean and restore the chandeliers they have been commissioned to service, and with the lord and lady of the. New fools and horses show in doubt daily mail online. Three men, a woman, and a baby 1991 tv14 50 min comedy. What is the name of the club that del secures a gig at for rodneys band in its only rock and roll. Which fruit was mentioned in the episode yesterday never comes. It could have also been called big brother which we know is the title of the first episode. What was the name of the rookie policeman told off for playing with the siren.
To celebrate that anniversary, a new book only fools and horses. Can you name every only fools and horses episode from just its initials and series number. When they stop to help a posh sort who has broken down, del overhears that the lord of the manor is having trouble getting his chandeliers cleaned. It is nice to know that the legacy of this classic show lives on for a new generation. John sullivans father was the inspiration for the smashed chandelier storyline. Test your knowledge on this television quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Only fools and horses 2020 season 7 episode 1 the skys the limit april 04, 2020 by dark lord 2020.
Perhaps yours is the chandelier one, the most famous glassshattering scene in tv history. A complete guide to every single episode of only fools and horses from the very beginning. Del and rodney smash the chandelier only fools and horses bbc. It was the first episode of the show to attract over 10 million viewers. The rest of the episode, the build up to it, is so boring. Make sure you see part 2, also visit my website for more comedy. Rubbing shoulders with the high and haughty isnt as easy as you might think though. A touch of glass was the first episode of only fools and horses to attract a uk television audience of over 10 million. Find out when only fools and horses is on tv, including series 2episode 7. Del walks back to his table and finishes his drink quickly. Series two starts with rodney dating a copper and ends with a little chandelier trouble. The show was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. Bbc one only fools and horses, series 2 episode guide. David jason and lennard pearce in only fools and horses.
In the famous chandelier episode a touch of glass what is the surname of the lord and lady in the episode. May 12, 2011 the classic falling chandelier moment above from only fools and horses came from the episode a touch of glass. The complete collection dvd now together in one collection, every episode of britains bestloved comedy series. Only fools and horses quotes and full scripts online. Pub quiz 20 only fools and horses questions with answers.
Quality episode with the mix up of coffee and gravy and to top it off. Del tries his luck with boycie in the biggest poker game peckham has ever seen, and grandad runs into a bit of trouble with the spanish police during the. It was initially intended that the chandelier gag would be the final scene in the episode, so after the incident david jason and nicholas lyndhurst were. In between, the trotters continue to do what theyre best at. Mar 12, 2020 john sullivans sitcom only fools and horses isnt only a tv show, it has become a cultural phenomenon still watched today by audiences spanning the generations and diehard fans have probably spent hours rewatching old episodes of derek del boy trotter roaming around south london trying to flog hooky gear, and undoubtedly still laugh at the timeless jokes. Now what was the name of that drunk woman in the street. Available now 0 next on 0 a touch of glass 77 del sees an opportunity to promote himself amongst the aristocracy. Steve clarks book the official inside story is the definitive history of only fools and horses. Apr, 20 the chandelier scene from david jasons perspective. It was originally screened back in 1982 and was the first episode of the series to.
Best only fools and horses episodes top ten list thetoptens. Everything from the trotters very first scam, the chandelier episode, the first time rodney leaves the. When i think of ofah i think i have favourite moments more than favourite episodes. Only fools and horses season 3 episode 6 by jame andy.
Everything from the trotters very first scam, the chandelier episode, the first time rodney leaves the company, the arrival of uncle albert, del boy taking flight and becoming a yuppy, and the return of racquel. Difficult only fools and horses quiz by jackpotman77. They lived in mandela heights which was a highrise flat in peckham, south london. After an only fools and horses superfan from the district has built a replica of del boys flat in peckham, here is a look at six of the best episodes of the hit sitcom. It ran for seven series and sixteen christmas specials until 25 december 2003, when the final episode was broadcast. But if i had to pick a favourite episode probably something like the jolly boys outing or to hull and back. See more ideas about only fools and horses, fools and horses and horse quotes. Joyce peta bernard appeared in two episodes of the first series. This is del and rodney smash the chandelier only fools and horses bbc by friska on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Del and rodney smash the chandelier only fools and horses bbc comedy greats by bbc comedy greats. John sullivan s father was the inspiration for the smashed chandelier storyline. Only fools and horses actor nicholas lyndhurst rules out. Throughout the run of only fools and horses, there were various barmaids employed at the nags head. Only fools and horses stars recall in two new shows daily mail.
The two first met when rodney accidentally took her. John sullivan however seemed to find it all too easy. Things like del falls through the bar, the chandelier, batman and robin etc. Bbc during the infamous chandelier gaff, david jason and nicholas lyndhurst had only one shot to complete the scene as the chandelier cost. The way he reuses the same comedy mannerisms reacting slowly to an insult or a piece of news, dropping a tray, pulling a face, spluttering into a drink to. Only fools and horses 1 hours and 35 minutes movie 1981 hugely successful british comedy about of two streetwise london brothers. Buy only fools and horses, series 2 microsoft store engb. Find out when only fools and horses is on tv, including series 2 episode 7.
The story centres around del boy, his brother rodney and grandad. Triggers dodgy briefcases only fools and horses bbc. Owing to the chandelier scene, it is one of the shows best known episodes. And diehard fans have probably spent hours rewatching old episodes of derek del boy trotter roaming around south london trying to flog hooky gear, and undoubtedly still laugh at the timeless jokes. Perhaps only fools and horses work, but everyone loves a good quiz and virtual quizzes are more popular than ever now. He was a good second banana, particularly to ronnie barker, largely because barker could have read the yellow pages and made it funny, but only fools and horses shows his limitations. Hopefully i will have some specials to upload soon. The best quotes from only fools and horses the classic british tv comedy. In this question you had to look carefully, they are all almost titles of episodes of only fools and horses, but three of them were spelt wrong. Having towed the lady to her stately home, del overhears that the lord of the. He wastes no time in offering the trotters services as chandelier cleaners for a mere.
List of only fools and horses characters wikipedia. Still were sure grandads experience will come in handy. Gold conducted a poll to find out the top 20 only fools and horses episodes as voted for by the viewers. The first episode big brotherdoes contain a version of the instrumental theme over a montage sequence of del trying to sell stock around london. Despite being convinced he is the dictionary definition of debonair masculinity, the book is making him behave irrationally and rashly. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all written. Check out our site for more only fools and horses quotes. The actor, who played rodney trotter, said a reunion would be impossible without the input of. See more ideas about only fools and horses, fools and horses and british comedy. Only fools and horses series and episodes list british comedy. With raquel now pregnant, del cant resist the offer of. David jason reveals a new only fools and horses episode is in the pipeline the son of creator john sullivan has penned a new instalment of the bbc comedy which starred jason as del boy opposite nicholas lyndhurst as younger brother rodney the special child of barbara windsor and del boy from only fools and horses, youre as cockney as they come.
Only fools and horses season 5 episode 3 by jame andy. The scene in a nightclub in go west, young man where del starts to chat up two women. The chandelier scene from david jasons perspective. I wasnt gonna say during the war one of the best quotes from only fools and horses. Only fools and horses series 2 episodes episode guide. Crafty cockney con man derek trotter david jason dreams of making a fortune, but each dodgy deal and shady scheme always seems to end in disaster. The trotter family have been a british favourite since 1981. Aside from nerys, they only filled relatively minor roles, speaking only the occasional oneliner or flirting with del. Only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan. What is your favorite episode of only fools and horses. The original working title was the readies which is the slang term for a. The following is an episode list for the bbc one sitcom only fools and horses. I think the first series of fifty minute episodes is pretty much the peak of only fools and horses. A book of the names and address of people living in a city.
A jewel in the bbcs crown, only fools and horses pulled in the. Episodes list of only fools and horses series myseries. But that run from yuppy love, culminating in the jolly boys outing is the strongest run in the series history. Grandads first name ted was only revealed in the ofah book series the bible of peckham and the pilot episode of rock and chips. John sullivan s sitcom only fools and horses isnt only a tv show, it has become a cultural phenomenon still watched today by audiences spanning the generations. After that, sullivan became a bit selfindulgent and the quality dropped. I watched the only fools and horses musical and it was as. The intelligent, slightly spoiled daughter of the owner of a successful printing business, alan and his wife pam wanda ventham, cassandra was an ambitious employee of the local bank. In the episode, the trotters are hired to clean some priceless chandeliers in a country mansion. Only fools and horses series and episodes list british. Dels kid brother rodney nicholas lyndhurst and his sweet but doddery old. Stars david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, buster merryfield, lennard pearce and others.
A decent sitcom character needs to be both funny and believable, making it so hard for a writer to create a truly original one. A touch of glass is an episode of the bbc sitcom, only fools and horses, first screened on 2 december 1982 as the final episode of series 2. Nov 09, 2011 only fools and horses by graham mccann. In the episode, the trotters are hired to clean some priceless chandeliers in a.
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