query: who sang theme tune for only fools and horses

pos: Only Fools and Horses Hunt, John Dean, Judd Proctor, Eddie Mordue, and Rex Morris were hired to play the music. The tune was changed after the first series, and the new one was written by John Sullivan (he disliked the tune for the first series, and his new one explained the show's title), and Hazlehurst conducted it. It was recorded at Lime Grove on 11 May 1982, with musicians John Horler, Dave Richmond, Bigden, and Proctor. Sullivan had intended Chas & Dave to sing it because they had enjoyed success with the "Rockney" style, a mixture of rock n' roll and traditional Cockney music.

pos: John Sullivan (writer) and Jim, a daughter, Amy and three grandchildren. Sullivan wrote (and in two cases sang) the theme tunes for "Only Fools and Horses", "Just Good Friends", "Dear John" and "The Green Green Grass". John Sullivan (writer) John Richard Thomas Sullivan OBE (23 December 1946 – 22 April 2011) was an English television scriptwriter responsible for several British sitcoms, including "Only Fools and Horses", "Citizen Smith" and "Just Good Friends". John Sullivan was born at 35 Zennor Road, Balham, London, on 23 December 1946. His Irish-born father was John Patrick Sullivan, (17 March 1908-September 1993), a plumber, and his mother was

pos: The Green Green Grass Grass" when he wrote the first series. He wrote the lyrics to explain the title and why Boycie and his family were running away to the countryside. Music for sitcoms such as "Last of the Summer Wine" have remained instrumental however John Sullivan wanted a theme tune that explained the obscure title (as with Only Fools and Horses) and reasons for the characters' sudden dash. The song is performed by John Sullivan. There were rumours at one point, that Status Quo would be involved in the theme tune, but this was dismissed after the first episode aired. Status Quo performed

pos: Rock & Chips Rock & Chips Rock & Chips is a British television comedy-drama and prequel to the sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". The show is set in Peckham, south-east London, during the early 1960s, focusing primarily on the lives of Del Trotter, Freddie Robdal and Joan and Reg Trotter. Nicholas Lyndhurst, who played Rodney in "Only Fools and Horses", plays Robdal alongside James Buckley (Del Boy), Kellie Bright (Joan), Shaun Dingwall (Reg) and Phil Daniels (Grandad). The Shazam Productions and BBC co-production was written by "Only Fools and Horses" creator John Sullivan, directed by Dewi Humphreys and produced by Gareth Gwenlan. The

pos: Only Fools and Horses Hunt, John Dean, Judd Proctor, Eddie Mordue, and Rex Morris were hired to play the music. The tune was changed after the first series, and the new one was written by John Sullivan (he disliked the tune for the first series, and his new one explained the show's title), and Hazlehurst conducted it. It was recorded at Lime Grove on 11 May 1982, with musicians John Horler, Dave Richmond, Bigden, and Proctor. Sullivan had intended Chas & Dave to sing it because they had enjoyed success with the "Rockney" style, a mixture of rock n' roll and traditional Cockney music.

pos: Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) Trigger laughing at a television set which was turned off. Trigger was scripted to appear in the 2014 "Only Fools and Horses" sketch for Sport Relief, but Lloyd-Pack died on 15 January 2014, from pancreatic cancer. The script was subsequently rewritten to omit his role, although it is mentioned in the sketch that Trigger cannot assist Del and Rodney with their latest business venture because he is working at the market. The sketch was dedicated to the memory of Lloyd-Pack and John Sullivan. Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) Colin Ball, more commonly known as Trigger, is a fictional character in

pos: Jim Sullivan (writer) 2018. Sullivan announced in July 2018 that he and Paul Whitehouse had written "Only Fools and Horses The Musical", due to launch on 9 February 2019 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. Jim Sullivan (writer) James Sullivan born 1978 is an English television screenwriter. He is a son of John Sullivan, writer of a number of British sitcoms, but most notably "Only Fools and Horses", its spin-off "The Green Green Grass" and prequel "Rock & Chips". Sullivan wrote seven episodes for his late father's "Only Fools and Horses" spin-off, "The Green Green Grass". Sullivan has written his own sitcom which

pos: Keep On Running (The Green Green Grass) happen in that bedroom? This episode was written by John Sullivan, writer of "Only Fools and Horses". The whole of the first series was written entirely by John Sullivan. The idea for "The Green Green Grass" came from John Challis’ real-life situation. John Sullivan, writer of "Only Fools and Horses" saw how John’s life had changed since he and his wife Carol had moved some ten years ago. He decided after watching the episode "Little Problems" of "Only Fools and Horses", where Boycie is obviously terrified of the Driscoll Brothers, to have him shop them to the police and flee

pos: Jim Sullivan (writer) Jim Sullivan (writer) James Sullivan born 1978 is an English television screenwriter. He is a son of John Sullivan, writer of a number of British sitcoms, but most notably "Only Fools and Horses", its spin-off "The Green Green Grass" and prequel "Rock & Chips". Sullivan wrote seven episodes for his late father's "Only Fools and Horses" spin-off, "The Green Green Grass". Sullivan has written his own sitcom which is currently under consideration with independent producers. The title of the show has yet to be revealed. Sullivan helped write the Only Fools and Horses Sport Relief special in 2014 alongside his

pos: Only Fools and Horses Horses"" by Richard Webber, both of which detail the history of the series. The scripts have been published in a three-volume compendium, ""The Bible of Peckham"". In October 2015, "He Who Dares...", a fictional autobiography, was released by Ebury Press. The book was written by John Sullivan's son, Jim Sullivan. In August 2017, "Only Fools and Horses: The Peckham Archives", was released by Ebury Press. The book was written by Rod Green, with the help of Jim Sullivan. In November 2018, "You Know It Makes Sense, Lessons From The Derek Trotter School of Business (And Life)", was released by Ebury

pos: Lennard Pearce Pearce suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to the Whittington Hospital, where his condition improved. Two days later, "Only Fools and Horses" scriptwriter John Sullivan visited him, and assured Pearce that his place in the programme would be open for him when he recovered. However, following his release, Pearce suffered a second heart attack on 15 December at his flat in Archway and died instantly. He was 69. Sullivan was phoned the following morning to be told the news, and he broke it to Pearce's "Only Fools and Horses" co-stars David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, who were devastated by

pos: The Green Green Grass special. Boycie has also made many veiled references to Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert. John Sullivan made it clear from the beginning that no characters from "Only Fools and Horses" would make an appearance, as if one character appears then viewers would expect the rest to follow, damaging the ability to stand alone. He indicated in February 2007, to the "Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society" that "some old faces may appear over the next couple of series". The prequel to "Only Fools and Horses", "Rock & Chips" was announced in July 2009. The main writer of "The Green Green

pos: Only Fools and Horses the established director after 1988, directing all subsequent episodes, bar the first part of Miami Twice, which was directed by Gareth Gwenlan. John Sullivan was executive producer on seven of the final eight episodes. A six-part documentary series titled "The Story of Only Fools and Horses", began on 29 August 2017 on Gold and finished on 3 October 2017. The series features rare and unseen footage from the Trotter archives and specially re-created moments from Del Boy's family and friends. A spin-off of "Only Fools and Horses" entitled" The Green Green Grass", also written by John Sullivan and directed by

pos: Only Fools and Horses Society, established in 1993, has a membership of around 7,000, publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Hookie Street", and organises annual conventions of fans, usually attended by cast members. The Society has also organised an "Only Fools and Horses" museum, containing props from the series, including Del's camel-hair coat and the Trotters' Ford Capri. It was named one of the top 20 cult television programmes of all-time by TV critic Jeff Evans. Evans spoke of: "Only Fools and Horses" – and consequently John Sullivan – is credited with the popularisation in Britain of several words and phrases used by Del Boy, particularly

pos: Only Fools and Horses Only Fools and Horses Only Fools and Horses is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. 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. Episodes are regularly repeated on UKTV comedy channel Gold and occasionally repeated on Yesterday and BBC One. Set in Peckham in south-east London, it stars David Jason as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, Nicholas Lyndhurst as his younger brother Rodney Trotter, and Lennard Pearce as their elderly Grandad. After Pearce's

pos: Only Fools and Horses mooted by Ray Butt, following the success of other sitcom crossovers such as "Dad's Army" and "Are You Being Served?". Sullivan wasn't keen, owing to his work on "Just Good Friends" as well as "Only Fools and Horses", and inexperience with the theatre, so nothing came of it. In July 2018, John Sullivan's son, Jim Sullivan, announced that an Only Fools and Horses musical was nearing completion, with a script by Jim Sullivan and Paul Whitehouse. Jim Sullivan said, "Back in 2010 my Dad had been toying with the possibility of a stage show but sadly didn’t get the chance

pos: Sport Relief 2014 Special Jim Sullivan, the son of the late "Only Fools and Horses" creator John Sullivan about doing something for "Sport Relief 2014". According to Shazam Productions there was a lot of interest in the sketch. The return of "Only Fools and Horses" was eagerly awaited by fans of the show, which ran from 1981 until 2003. The special was dedicated to the memory of John Sullivan and Roger Lloyd-Pack, who had both died prior to its broadcast. An unspecified amount of time after the series' last regular episode "Sleepless in Peckham," Del Boy is in Peckham market, trying to sell "Golden

pos: Licensed to Drill Licensed to Drill "Licensed to Drill" is an educational episode of the sit-com, "Only Fools and Horses". Even though it was shown in various schools throughout the UK from 1984 onwards (mainly in science lessons), it was never broadcast commercially. There was some confusion as to who wrote this episode, as the writing credit at the end is to Brian Hague, and not John Sullivan. This credit, however, refers to the documentary clip that the Trotters watched on the television during the episode. John Sullivan wrote the script, as well as writing and singing the theme song, "Licensed to Drill".

neg: Only Fools and Horses in a 2008 interview, Sullivan was quoted as saying: "There will not be another series of "Only Fools And Horses". I can say that. We had our day, it was wonderful but it is best to leave it now". Though Sullivan died in 2011, it returned for a special Sport Relief episode in 2014. "Only Fools and Horses" has separate theme songs for the opening and closing credits, "Only Fools and Horses" and "Hooky Street", respectively. The original theme tune was produced by Ronnie Hazlehurst and recorded on 6 August 1981 at Lime Grove Studios. Alf Bigden, Paul Westwood, Don

neg: Chas & Dave and Dave's Knees-up", broadcast in 1983. In 1985, Chas & Dave recorded the theme song to the BBC sitcom "In Sickness and in Health". Chas & Dave had previously been offered the chance to record the theme song for another BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", but turned it down as they were in Australia at the time due to the success of "Ain't No Pleasing You". However, their song "Margate" was used in a feature-length episode of the series entitled "The Jolly Boys' Outing" in 1989. They also created the theme tune and incidental music for the children television

neg: Heroes and Villains (Only Fools and Horses) and Rodney arrive at the party, unaware that the publican, Harry Malcolm, had in fact died the day before and the fancy dress has thus been cancelled in favour of a wake (a fact that Boycie, who met them in the doorway, "forgot" to mention), and they burst into the main room singing the "Batman" theme tune. Del and Rodney are in the market the next day and see the gang of muggers again, this time attacking an elderly woman. Rodney gives chase, before one of the muggers then starts chasing him; Del ultimately knocks the mugger unconscious with his

neg: Only Fools and Horses Sullivan was persuaded to do it himself by Ray Butt. Despite the creation of a new theme tune, the original one remained in occasional use. Chas & Dave did later contribute to the show, performing the closing credits song for the 1989 episode "The Jolly Boys' Outing". Both songs are performed by Sullivan himself, and not – as is sometimes thought – by Nicholas Lyndhurst. The opening credits see images of the three principal actors peel on and off the screen sequentially. These appear over a background of still photographs of everyday life in South London. The sequence was conceived

neg: Only Fools on Horses Only Fools on Horses Only Fools on Horses was a BBC reality television programme produced by Endemol UK. The show's name was a play on that of the sitcom "Only Fools and Horses", and first aired on 7 July 2006. It featured twelve celebrities who performed equestrian events, with one celebrity being eliminated every day until only one was left. Proceeds went towards Sport Relief. It was presented by Angus Deayton and Kirsty Gallacher. After the final, it was announced that the event had raised over £250,000 for Sport Relief. The final, a jump off between Jenni and Nicki, was

neg: Only Fools on Horses won by Jenni Falconer. In reverse order of elimination: Only Fools on Horses Only Fools on Horses was a BBC reality television programme produced by Endemol UK. The show's name was a play on that of the sitcom "Only Fools and Horses", and first aired on 7 July 2006. It featured twelve celebrities who performed equestrian events, with one celebrity being eliminated every day until only one was left. Proceeds went towards Sport Relief. It was presented by Angus Deayton and Kirsty Gallacher. After the final, it was announced that the event had raised over £250,000 for Sport Relief. The

neg: Only Fools and Horses by Coca-Cola, was in fact just purified tap water from Sidcup, mocking parallels were made with the "Only Fools and Horses" episode, "Mother Nature's Son", in which Del sells tap water as "Peckham Spring". In the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, the Trotters' yellow Reliant van appeared on stage, along with two characters dressed as Batman and Robin, a reference to the "Only Fools and Horses" episode "Heroes and Villains". Rose Tyler's Father Pete Tyler is referred to as "a bit of a Del Boy" in the "Doctor Who" episode "Father's Day". "Only Fools and Horses" was sold

neg: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Only Fools and Horses) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Only Fools and Horses) "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the final episode of Series 5, and was first screened on 5 October 1986. This is also the last episode to be 30 minutes long with all the subsequent episodes lasting 50 minutes or more. In the episode, Del's old business partner Jumbo Mills returns to Peckham and asks Del to go into business with him in Australia. When he enters "The Nag's Head" for a drink, Del Boy is surprised

neg: The Only Fools and Horses DVD Collection The Only Fools and Horses DVD Collection The Only Fools and Horses DVD Collection was a fortnightly partwork magazine published by GE Fabbri, authorised by BBC Video. Each serialised issue included a DVD containing between 1 and 4 chronological episodes of "Only Fools and Horses", and an accompanying magazine. Each issue was £7.99, apart from issue 1 which was £3.99. In total 29 regular issues were released, as well as a 'bonus disc' which featured the documentary 'The Story of Only Fools and Horses'. Bonus disc: "The Story of Only Fools and Horses" (documentary) Each DVD came with a magazine,

neg: The Second Time Around (Only Fools and Horses) and left a letter for Del before she left informing him she'd dialed the speaking clock in America. Rodney comes clean when he says that it was he and Grandad who put Trigger up to phoning Del, who then forgives his younger brother and grandfather. Grandad goes to answer the phone, and Del and Rodney order him to hang it up, risking a huge telephone bill. The Second Time Around (Only Fools and Horses) "The Second Time Around" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fourth episode of series 1, and was first

neg: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Only Fools and Horses) by singing "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?". Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Only Fools and Horses) "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the final episode of Series 5, and was first screened on 5 October 1986. This is also the last episode to be 30 minutes long with all the subsequent episodes lasting 50 minutes or more. In the episode, Del's old business partner Jumbo Mills returns to Peckham and asks Del to go into business with him in Australia. When he enters "The Nag's

neg: Karen Boddington and Mark Williams Karen Boddington and Mark Williams Karen Boddington and Mark Williams formed the Australian vocal duet that sang the original theme tune for the TV soap "Home and Away". Mark Williams has performed with several other groups. The theme tune is entitled "Home and Away", and it was released on the First Night label. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 2 September 1989, and remained in the charts for only one week, reaching position 79. It was used as the theme tune to the show from 1988 until 1995. There have been 7 different full versions of the theme song

neg: Video Nasty (Only Fools and Horses) party, and Rodney lets them in, just for Del to chase them out. Rodney then gets a telephone call from his art teacher, who isn't overly impressed with Rodney's idea, but is willing to try to film it anyway. Rodney then says Del knows where there's a rhino going cheap, revealing that Rodney's idea is "There's a Rhino Loose in the City" after all. Video Nasty (Only Fools and Horses) "Video Nasty" is the fifth episode of series 5 of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", first broadcast on 28 September 1986. In the episode, Rodney receives a grant

neg: Chain Gang (Only Fools and Horses) Chain Gang (Only Fools and Horses) "Chain Gang" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the third episode of series 6, and was first broadcast on 22 January 1989. In the episode, Del puts together a consortium to buy a set of 18 carat gold chains from a retired jeweller. At the One-Eleven Club, Rodney introduces Cassandra to Del Boy. They also meet Arnie, a retired jeweller, who interests the Trotters in 250 18 carat gold chains. Arnie explains that he acquired the chains for another man, Mr Stavros, but has not heard from

neg: Karen Boddington and Mark Williams used, including 2 by The Robertson Brothers. Karen Boddington and Mark Williams Karen Boddington and Mark Williams formed the Australian vocal duet that sang the original theme tune for the TV soap "Home and Away". Mark Williams has performed with several other groups. The theme tune is entitled "Home and Away", and it was released on the First Night label. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 2 September 1989, and remained in the charts for only one week, reaching position 79. It was used as the theme tune to the show from 1988 until 1995. There have been 7

neg: Derek Griffiths Derek Griffiths Derek Griffiths (born 15 July 1946) is a British actor who appeared in numerous British children's television series in the 1960s to present and has more recently played parts in TV drama. Griffiths was known in his early years for his "Play School" appearances alongside the likes of Chloe Ashcroft, Johnny Ball and Brian Cant. A talented multi-instrumentalist, he voiced over and sang the theme tune to "Heads and Tails", a series of short animal films for children produced by BBC Television, and also sang and played the theme tune to the cartoon "Bod". Another children's TV role

neg: Go West Young Man (Only Fools and Horses) Jumbo Mills in the fifth series finale "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?". He also appeared alongside David Jason in "Open All Hours". Go West Young Man (Only Fools and Horses) "Go West Young Man" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode of series 1, and was first screened on 15 September 1981. This was the lowest rated episode of the entire series, with only 6.1 million viewers. In the episode, Del sells a faulty car to an Australian man. Rodney is feeling down in the dumps, since his friend Mickey

neg: Go West Young Man (Only Fools and Horses) Go West Young Man (Only Fools and Horses) "Go West Young Man" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode of series 1, and was first screened on 15 September 1981. This was the lowest rated episode of the entire series, with only 6.1 million viewers. In the episode, Del sells a faulty car to an Australian man. Rodney is feeling down in the dumps, since his friend Mickey Pearce had moved in on his latest girlfriend, Monica (who according to Del has fat thighs). Del Boy on the other hand is

neg: Last of the Summer Wine of episodes following the 30th series and their indecision regarding a possible one-off special. However, on 26 June 2009, the BBC announced that it had recommissioned the show for a 31st series with Bell continuing as producer and director. Composer and conductor Ronnie Hazlehurst, who also produced themes for such series as "Are You Being Served?", "Yes Minister", and "Only Fools and Horses", created the theme for the show. The BBC initially disliked Hazlehurst's theme, feeling it was not proper for a comedy programme to have such mellow music. He was asked to play the music faster for more comedic

neg: Sleeping Dogs Lie (Only Fools and Horses) Sleeping Dogs Lie (Only Fools and Horses) "Sleeping Dogs Lie" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fifth episode of series 4 and first broadcast on 21 March 1985. In the episode, Del Boy and Rodney babysit Boycie and Marlene's cherished Great Dane, Duke. As Albert watches an old horror movie and Rodney bemoans the lack of jobs in London, Del Boy has found another opportunity to be a millionaire by babysitting Boycie and Marlene's dog, Duke. The Trotter brothers arrive at Boycie's house and meet Duke, a large Great Dane who eats

neg: Thicker than Water (Only Fools and Horses) Thicker than Water (Only Fools and Horses) "Thicker than Water" is the third Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", broadcast on 25 December 1983, and is the first to be screened on Christmas Day. The episode title comes from the proverb blood is thicker than water, highlighted by the appearance of Del and Rodney's father, Reg. Rodney and Grandad are watching television on Christmas Day, when a stranger appears at the door. The stranger turns out to be Del Boy and Rodney's father (and Grandad's son) Reg, who had abandoned them 18 years earlier after

neg: The Longest Night (Only Fools and Horses) The Longest Night (Only Fools and Horses) "The Longest Night" is an episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It was the third episode of series 5, and was first screened on 14 September 1986. In the episode the Trotters are accused of shoplifting at a local supermarket and taken up to the manager's office. Whilst there they are held hostage by an armed robber who shares a connection with Del. During their weekly shopping trip at their local supermarket, Del Boy, Rodney, and Albert are summoned by head security officer Tom Clark to the manager Mr. Peterson's

neg: No Greater Love (Only Fools and Horses) No Greater Love (Only Fools and Horses) "No Greater Love" is an episode of the BBC sit-com, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fourth episode of series 2, and was first screened on 11 November 1982. The Trotters arrive at a London street with camel hair overcoats, and plan to receive payments from Mrs. Singh. But when Rodney opens the door to her house, he meets another woman named Irene, who tells him that Mrs. Singh moved away three weeks earlier. Rodney enters Irene's flat and is instantly smitten with her. Irene tells Rodney that she is aged 40,

neg: May the Force Be with You (Only Fools and Horses) Grandad being alone on the estate. He signs it and is asked by Slater: "Who nicked the microwave?" After further reassurances of his immunity from prosecution, Del confesses that he himself was the thief. A gleeful Del points at his immunity document as a horrified Slater looks on. May the Force Be with You (Only Fools and Horses) "May the Force Be with You" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fifth episode of series 3, and was first screened on 8 December 1983. The title of the episode comes from the famous

neg: The Green Green Grass the spin-off series but is still the same loving wife who Boycie married in 1968. Tyler (Jack Doolan) –The character of Tyler made several appearances in "Only Fools and Horses", although he was portrayed by different actors. His similarity in looks to Del Boy has led to a continuation of a running gag dating back to the late eighties. It has been speculated in both "Only Fools and Horses" and "The Green Green Grass" that Tyler might be the outcome of a fling between Marlene and Del. One of his appearances in "Only Fools and Horses" was in the episode

neg: Stage Fright (Only Fools and Horses) Stage Fright (Only Fools and Horses) "Stage Fright" is an episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It was the third episode of series 7, and first broadcast on 13 January 1991. In the episode, Del wins a contract to put on the entertainment at the Starlight Rooms, and arranges for Raquel and a club singer named Tony Angelino to perform a duet, unaware that Tony has a speech impediment. The scene when Raquel and Tony perform Crying was named the 8th Greatest Only Fools Moments by UKTV Gold. Raquel is now three months pregnant, and Del Boy

neg: Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) Colin Ball, more commonly known as Trigger, is a fictional character in the popular BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" and its prequel "Rock & Chips". He was played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in "Only Fools and Horses" and Lewis Osbourne in "Rock & Chips". A regular at the Nag's Head pub, and old friend of Del Boy, Trigger is a road sweeper, and also appears to dabble in trading and petty thefts (though this status as a small-time thief is soon phased out of the character's development). He once supplied Del with paint which Del

neg: Mike Fisher (Only Fools and Horses) Mike Fisher (Only Fools and Horses) Michael David "Mike" Fisher was a fictional character in the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". He was publican of the "Nag's Head" and appeared in the show from 1983 to 1996. Mike was portrayed by Kenneth MacDonald. Mike first appeared in "Only Fools and Horses" in the episode, "Who's a Pretty Boy?", in which Del ingratiated himself with the new landlord by agreeing to a deal which would see Mike accept Del's £2000 offer to re-decorate the pub, leaving them with £500 apiece and using the remaining £1000 to pay Brendan O'Shaughnessy. With

neg: Only Fools and Horses bar flap in "Yuppy Love" and the Trotters accidentally smashing a priceless chandelier in "A Touch of Glass" are recognisable comedy moments, invariably topping polls of comedy viewers. Del Boy was voted the most popular British TV character of all time in a survey by Open... and came fourth in a Channel 4 list of Britain's best-loved TV characters. A Onepoll survey found that "Only Fools and Horses" was the television series Britons would most like to see return. In addition to its mainstream popularity, "Only Fools and Horses" has developed a cult following. The Only Fools and Horses Appreciation

neg: The Only Fools and Horses DVD Collection focused primarily on the episodes in the accompanying DVD. Some features recurred across all/most of the issues: When all the DVD spines were lined up they formed a picture of the regular characters. From left to right: The Only Fools and Horses DVD Collection The Only Fools and Horses DVD Collection was a fortnightly partwork magazine published by GE Fabbri, authorised by BBC Video. Each serialised issue included a DVD containing between 1 and 4 chronological episodes of "Only Fools and Horses", and an accompanying magazine. Each issue was £7.99, apart from issue 1 which was £3.99. In total 29

neg: Weirdos Comedy Club Christmas comedy events in publications such as TimeOut and Londonist. Only Fools and Horses and Horses and Horses and Horses and Horses - A comedy-cum-performance art piece loosely inspired by the classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses, this show had a one-off performance at the Museum of Comedy which was a critic's choice event in Londonist. The piece was written by Larter, who also played Del Boy and co-starred Marny Godden as Uncle Albert and Trigger, Gareth Morinan as Boycie, Jon Brittain as Marlene and the Geographical Area of Peckham, Letty Butler as Mickey Pearce, Alwin Solanky as Denzil and

neg: Only Fools and Horses to commit to it. In 2015 we met with the producer, Phil McIntyre, and agreed to develop the idea. Soon after that, Paul Whitehouse came on board and things have been bubbling away ever since. I am very pleased and excited to say that the show will be launching early next year." The musical is due to launch on 9 February 2019 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. "Only Fools and Horses" spawned many merchandising spin-offs. Several books have been published, such as ""The Only Fools and Horses Story"" by Steve Clark and ""The Complete A-Z of Only Fools and

neg: John Sullivan (writer) (2001). His last work, "Rock and Chips" (2010), was the second spin-off of "Only Fools and Horses". "Only Fools and Horses" won the BAFTA award for best comedy series in 1986, 1989 and 1997, as well as the RTS best comedy award in 1997, best sitcom at the 1990 British Comedy Awards, and two Television and Radio Industries Club Awards for comedy programme of the year in 1984 and 1997. Sullivan won the Writers' Guild of Great Britain comedy award for the 1996 "Only Fools and Horses" Christmas trilogy and another from the Heritage Foundation in 2001. In the 2005

neg: Homesick (Only Fools and Horses) he wants to go for the drink there and then, only to find Grandad fit and active again. Infuriated, she forces Rodney to resign as chairman and then tells the Trotters that they will no longer be moving into their bungalow. Despite all that has happened, Del still asks her if the offer of a drink is still open. Homesick (Only Fools and Horses) "Homesick" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the first episode of series 3, and was first broadcast on 10 November 1983. In the episode Rodney is appointed chairman of

neg: Hole in One (Only Fools and Horses) Hole in One (Only Fools and Horses) "Hole in One" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the third episode of series 4, and was first broadcast on 7 March 1985. In the episode, Del decides to sue the brewery after Uncle Albert falls down the Nag's Head cellar. Albert has been living with Del Boy and Rodney for four weeks, and things are not good for them financially. It is the "worst winter in over two million years", and Rodney has foolishly made an investment in £500 worth of sun tan lotion. To

neg: Modern Men (Only Fools and Horses) Modern Men (Only Fools and Horses) "Modern Men" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode of the 1996 Christmas trilogy and the fourteenth Christmas special, first screened on 27 December 1996. In the episode, Del Boy is a reading a new lifestyle book, "Modern Man". Later, Cassandra suffers a miscarriage. Because of the good news that Cassandra and Rodney are expecting a baby, the Trotters go out for a night at the "Nag's Head". At the Nag's Head, Del Boy is able to convince Mike to accept a fiver for a

neg: Dates (Only Fools and Horses) while at the "Nag's Head" he is approached by the two police officers still searching for the owner of the yellow van. Believing the female officer to be another stripper hired by Albert, Del rips her blouse off and is arrested. Heartbroken, Raquel leaves for the Middle East just as Del Boy is taken into custody. Dates (Only Fools and Horses) "Dates" is the seventh Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", first broadcast on 25 December 1988. In the episode, Del Boy joins a dating agency and meets Raquel. Rodney also goes on a date,

neg: Heroes and Villains (Only Fools and Horses) Heroes and Villains (Only Fools and Horses) "Heroes and Villains" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", first screened on 25 December 1996 as the first part of the 1996 Christmas trilogy and the thirteenth Christmas special. It attracted a UK television audience of 21.3 million, at the time a record for the show. In the episode, Del and Rodney are invited to a fancy dress party. They arrive dressed as Batman and Robin. The episode opens with Rodney's futuristic dream, in which a grown-up Damien, head of the now multinational and all-powerful "Trotters Independent Traders",

neg: Stage Fright (Only Fools and Horses) him "Hang about, Tony. I've got you some more bookings. Stick with me, son, I'll make you wich!" Stage Fright (Only Fools and Horses) "Stage Fright" is an episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It was the third episode of series 7, and first broadcast on 13 January 1991. In the episode, Del wins a contract to put on the entertainment at the Starlight Rooms, and arranges for Raquel and a club singer named Tony Angelino to perform a duet, unaware that Tony has a speech impediment. The scene when Raquel and Tony perform Crying was named

neg: The Second Time Around (Only Fools and Horses) The Second Time Around (Only Fools and Horses) "The Second Time Around" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fourth episode of series 1, and was first broadcast on 29 September 1981. In the episode, an old fiancee of Del's returns and they rekindle their relationship, to Rodney and Grandad's horror. Del Boy and Rodney are at work as usual, flogging handkerchiefs to the market crowd. They then pop into "The Nag's Head" for a drink, until Del is surprised to see one of his old girlfriends, Pauline Harris, back in London after

neg: Only Fools and Horses genuine, though very obscure, saying, "only fools and horses work for a living", which had its origins in 19th-century American vaudeville. "Only Fools and Horses" had also been the title of an episode of "Citizen Smith", and Sullivan liked the expression and thought it was suited to the new sitcom. He also thought longer titles would attract attention. He was first overruled on the grounds that the audience would not understand the title, but he eventually got his way. Filming of the first series began in May 1981, and the first episode, "Big Brother", was transmitted on BBC One at

neg: The Sky's the Limit (Only Fools and Horses) The Sky's the Limit (Only Fools and Horses) "The Sky's the Limit" is an episode of the BBC sit-com "Only Fools and Horses". It was the first episode of series 7, and first broadcast on 30 December 1990. In the episode, Del acquires a satellite dish for Boycie, unaware that it has been stolen from Gatwick Airport. It's another beautiful morning at Nelson Mandela House. As Albert prepares some breakfast, Del Boy then tells his uncle that Raquel is now sleeping with him instead of in Rodney's bedroom. Albert then asks Del if he'll do something because Rodney has been

neg: Loudoun Castle (theme park) the possibilities for any redevelopment of the ruins of Loudon Castle proper, as opposed to this adjacent theme park, are severely limited by law. Many of the rides at Loudoun Castle had been operated at Dreamland Margate in Kent when it was owned by Bembom Brothers. A few of these rides can be seen in the "Only Fools and Horses" 1989 Christmas Special "The Jolly Boys' Outing", in which the Trotters and many other male cast members visit Dreamland Margate. In 2009, Loudoun Castle had five roller coasters: Also in the park were various thrill rides including: Loudoun Castle (theme

neg: Grandad (Only Fools and Horses) in the grave; Del turns to them and menacingly says ""Oi! Gently."" This episode also introduced Grandad's younger brother Uncle Albert. It is also known that apart from Albert, Grandad had two more brothers: George, whom he mentioned in the episode "The Russians Are Coming"; and Jack, who was mentioned by Albert in "A Royal Flush", presumably the father of Del and Rodney's cousin Stan, who is seen at the funeral with his wife (Stan refers to George by his first name, making it improbable for Stan to be George's son). Grandad (Only Fools and Horses) Edward Kitchener "Ted" Trotter,

neg: Fools Rush In (1973 film) to the programme, accompanied by the "Bring Me Sunshine" theme tune are made in the style of old-fashioned variety handbills in the familiar red, white and blue liveries of the time. Of note is the fact that the title "Fools Rush In" was seen again in the pair's final work together "Night Train To Murder" in 1983 which was not broadcast until after Eric Morecambe's death the following year. Fools Rush In (1973 film) Fools Rush In is a 1973 documentary that was made as part of the "Omnibus" series and followed the popular double act of Eric Morecambe and

neg: It's Only Rock and Roll (Only Fools and Horses) Just as Del is about to escape, a fuming Rodney exits Albert's bedroom and tells Del that Mental Mickey and his band are in the charts and have a great chance of making it to #1, and Rodney has lost out on it. Del protests that he too has lost out as he was the band's manager. Rodney produces his old drumstick and threatens to hurt Del with it. It's Only Rock and Roll (Only Fools and Horses) "It's Only Rock and Roll" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fourth episode of

neg: It's Only Rock and Roll (Only Fools and Horses) It's Only Rock and Roll (Only Fools and Horses) "It's Only Rock and Roll" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fourth episode of series 4, and was first broadcast on 14 March 1985. In the episode, Rodney joins an aspiring rock band. At a warehouse, as Del Boy loads up the van with the latest item to flog called Kandy Dolls, Rodney tells him that he just joined a band that are styling themselves on Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Del points out that Rodney does not have any drums, as well as

neg: May the Force Be with You (Only Fools and Horses) May the Force Be with You (Only Fools and Horses) "May the Force Be with You" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fifth episode of series 3, and was first screened on 8 December 1983. The title of the episode comes from the famous quote from "Star Wars": May the Force be with you. In the episode, the despised DCI Roy Slater returns to Peckham and arrests the Trotters for stealing a microwave. DI Roy Slater, a corrupt, ambitious police officer and much-reviled ex-schoolmate of Del Boy, has returned to Peckham, where

neg: Only Fools and Horses version of the series, with him to star as Del Boy. In January 2012 US network ABC commissioned a pilot of an "Only Fools and Horses" remake titled "King of Van Nuys", written by "Scrubs" writers Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley. It was developed, rejected and then redeveloped, only to be rejected again later in the year. The pilot starred John Leguizamo as Del, Dustin Ybarra as his brother Rodney and Christopher Lloyd as Grandad. A parody called "Only Jerks and Horses" was written by David Walliams and Matt Lucas and directed by Edgar Wright in 1997. Only Fools and

neg: Ronnie Hazlehurst Perrin", "To the Manor Born", "Yes, Minister", "Yes, Prime Minister" and "Three Up, Two Down". He also arranged the themes for "Butterflies", "Sorry!" and the first series of "Only Fools and Horses". In addition, he wrote the theme tunes for the sketch show "The Two Ronnies", the game shows "Blankety Blank", "Odd One Out" and Bruce Forsyth's "The Generation Game" and the chat show "Wogan". His theme tunes often included elements designed to fit the programmes, such as a cash till in "Are You Being Served?", rises and falls in "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" and the Big

neg: Margate (song) Best Bitter, however, unlike other Chas & Dave songs also used for other Courage adverts, the song was written specifically for the advert first. The advertising agency requested that Chas & Dave write a song for their adverts using the tune from the chorus of their song "Massage Parlour", but with lyrics about a trip to Margate. The advert proved popular, and Chas & Dave then wrote the full lyrics for the song, recorded and released it as a single. It is used in the popular "Only Fools & Horses" episode "The Jolly Boys' Outing" (1989) with minor lyric changes

neg: Heroes and Villains (Only Fools and Horses) suitcase. Del (though not Rodney, much to his annoyance) receives a medal for apprehending the gang. While at the awards ceremony, he meets Councillor Murray again, who offers to do him a favour in return for rescuing her. That night Del announces that his application for a council grant has now been approved, and Rodney reveals that Cassandra is pregnant. It received 35% of the vote in the survey of 1,500 viewers. The Batman and Robin scene from the episode was partially re-created by actors during the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. Heroes and Villains (Only Fools and Horses) "Heroes

neg: Ashes to Ashes (Only Fools and Horses) Ashes to Ashes (Only Fools and Horses) "Ashes to Ashes" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode of Series 2, and was first screened on 28 October 1982. The episode title was based on the Christian funeral service phrase "ashes to ashes, dust to dust". As Del Boy and Rodney are in the market conducting business as usual, Trigger arrives and asks them if they will attend the funeral of his grandmother Alice. At first reluctant, they learn that they will be the only other mourners, so the Trotters agree. Later,

neg: Big Brother (Only Fools and Horses) they floated. Big Brother (Only Fools and Horses) "Big Brother" is the first ever episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It is the first episode of series 1, and was first broadcast on 8 September 1981. In the episode, Del buys a consignment of briefcases, only to later discover that the combinations are locked inside. Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, chairman of Trotters Independent Traders, employs his younger brother Rodney into his company. Later, at their local pub, The Nag's Head, Rodney meets Del's friend Trigger, in order to buy some briefcases. On introduction, Trigger acknowledges to Del

neg: Big Brother (Only Fools and Horses) Big Brother (Only Fools and Horses) "Big Brother" is the first ever episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It is the first episode of series 1, and was first broadcast on 8 September 1981. In the episode, Del buys a consignment of briefcases, only to later discover that the combinations are locked inside. Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, chairman of Trotters Independent Traders, employs his younger brother Rodney into his company. Later, at their local pub, The Nag's Head, Rodney meets Del's friend Trigger, in order to buy some briefcases. On introduction, Trigger acknowledges to Del that he

neg: Rock & Chips Trotter, her husband Reg would be portrayed by Shaun Dingwall ("Soldier Soldier", "Doctor Who"), and his father by Phil Daniels ("Quadrophenia", "EastEnders"). James Buckley ("The Inbetweeners"), would play the teenage Derek, Joan and Reg's son, portrayed by David Jason in "Only Fools and Horses". Dewi Humphreys ("The Green Green Grass") would direct. It was announced in January 2010 that the production would be shown on 24 January on BBC One with the title "Rock & Chips". The drama was produced by Gareth Gwenlan, who worked on "Only Fools and Horses" between 1988 and 2003. Speaking to the "Western Mail", he

neg: Berni Inn and often ridiculed dinner is still something very special indeed". In the "Red Dwarf" episode "Better Than Life", Holly notes that even though loneliness weighs heavily on us all, "Personally, the only thing that keeps me going is the thought that we are over 60 billion miles away from the nearest Berni Inn." The restaurants were also mentioned in the "Only Fools & Horses" episodes "Yesterday Never Comes", where Del takes his date, "Go West Young Man" and "Fatal Extraction". There is a scene, with an accompanying song lyrics in the made-for-TV film "That Day We Sang" by Victoria Wood,

neg: Sleeping Dogs Lie (Only Fools and Horses) hilarious. After a few jokes intended to reference the fact that he has taken a dog's vitamin tablets and with Albert confused as to why the boys are laughing and acting strangely towards him, Del and Rodney ask him to come with them and Del then says 'come on boy, come on' to end the episode with him and Rodney in bits. Sleeping Dogs Lie (Only Fools and Horses) "Sleeping Dogs Lie" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fifth episode of series 4 and first broadcast on 21 March 1985. In the

neg: Video Nasty (Only Fools and Horses) Video Nasty (Only Fools and Horses) "Video Nasty" is the fifth episode of series 5 of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", first broadcast on 28 September 1986. In the episode, Rodney receives a grant to make a local film, but Del sees it as an opportunity to make money. At "The Nag's Head", as Trigger and Boycie talk about Marlene's inability to have children, Rodney enters to tell everyone that he and Mickey Pearce have been given £10,000 by their evening art class teacher to make a local community film. Del Boy and Albert also enter and tell

neg: Wanted (Only Fools and Horses) water, that he is not going to stand under the water after what he is been doing in it, causing Del to spit out his scotch and water in horror. Wanted (Only Fools and Horses) "Wanted" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the sixth episode of series 3, and was first broadcast on 15 December 1983. In the episode, after an incident with a local woman, Del Boy pretends that Rodney had been dubbed the 'Peckham pouncer' and is being hunted by the police, so Rodney goes on the run. Rodney and Mickey

neg: Wanted (Only Fools and Horses) Wanted (Only Fools and Horses) "Wanted" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the sixth episode of series 3, and was first broadcast on 15 December 1983. In the episode, after an incident with a local woman, Del Boy pretends that Rodney had been dubbed the 'Peckham pouncer' and is being hunted by the police, so Rodney goes on the run. Rodney and Mickey Pearce are at business as usual trying and failing to pick up girls at "The Nag's Head", until Del Boy walks in to spoil their fun. As Rodney walks home,

neg: The Longest Night (Only Fools and Horses) a deal with them: they will hire Lennox as a security guard with a view to becoming head security officer when Mr. Clark retires, and when the Trotters return to the supermarket later that day (as most of the food from their original trip has gone stale), the family will be named the supermarket's millionth customers and awarded the £1,000 prize. Mr. Peterson agrees with the proposal, and Del shakes hands with him to seal the deal. The Longest Night (Only Fools and Horses) "The Longest Night" is an episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It was

neg: Thicker than Water (Only Fools and Horses) are glad to see him go, although Del still gives him some money on his way out. Music from the film "Sleepless Nights" Thicker than Water (Only Fools and Horses) "Thicker than Water" is the third Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", broadcast on 25 December 1983, and is the first to be screened on Christmas Day. The episode title comes from the proverb blood is thicker than water, highlighted by the appearance of Del and Rodney's father, Reg. Rodney and Grandad are watching television on Christmas Day, when a stranger appears at the door.

neg: Dates (Only Fools and Horses) Dates (Only Fools and Horses) "Dates" is the seventh Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", first broadcast on 25 December 1988. In the episode, Del Boy joins a dating agency and meets Raquel. Rodney also goes on a date, with Nag's Head barmaid Nerys. The Trotters have been earning a lot of money recently, and Uncle Albert's birthday is approaching, which Del Boy and Rodney pretend to have forgotten. Meanwhile, after seeing a girl Trigger has met through a local dating agency, Del also decides to sign up. Styling himself "Derek Duvall", managing director of

neg: Grandad (Only Fools and Horses) Grandad (Only Fools and Horses) Edward Kitchener "Ted" Trotter, better known simply as Grandad, was a character in the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" from 1981 to 1984. He was played by Lennard Pearce in the original series, and was portrayed by Phil Daniels in the prequel, "Rock & Chips". The character was grandfather to Del Boy, and Rodney Trotter, and older brother to Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Lennard Pearce's death in December 1984 was written into the series with the death of the character. Born in Peckham Rye, London in 1905, Grandad stated that his earliest memories were

neg: Ashes to Ashes (Only Fools and Horses) is not sure. When they get back home, Grandad tells Del and Rodney that Trigger received their telephone calls, since he's fogbound at the airport. Trigger tells Del something that Grandad forgot to mention: Trigger's grandmother Alice had been married twice. Del then shows Grandad the other urn which of course is full of ashes. Ashes to Ashes (Only Fools and Horses) "Ashes to Ashes" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode of Series 2, and was first screened on 28 October 1982. The episode title was based on the Christian

neg: Homesick (Only Fools and Horses) Homesick (Only Fools and Horses) "Homesick" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the first episode of series 3, and was first broadcast on 10 November 1983. In the episode Rodney is appointed chairman of the local Tenants Association, and Del expects him to use his influence to secure a move to a council bungalow. As Del Boy prepares himself to go out with a waitress from a pizzeria, Rodney plans to go to the local Tenants Association meeting to report things needing sorting, such as the Nelson Mandela House's lifts, which have broken

neg: Hole in One (Only Fools and Horses) the "Hole in One" scenes already filmed by Pearce were re-shot (an original shot of Mike looking up [at Grandad] from the Nag's Head cellar was retained). The rest of the original footage has never been transmitted, and is not available on DVD. This was the first episode to include Buster Merryfield in the second version of the opening credits. This version would remain right up to and including the 1996 episode "Time On Our Hands." Hole in One (Only Fools and Horses) "Hole in One" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the

neg: Christmas Crackers (Only Fools and Horses) that two guys have already beat them to it. Christmas Crackers (Only Fools and Horses) "Christmas Crackers" is the first Christmas special episode of the BBC sit-com, "Only Fools and Horses", first screened on 28 December 1981, three days after Christmas. It is the first episode to run over 30 minutes, but not the first feature-length. It's Christmas Day and Grandad is cooking the dinner while Rodney is reading a book on body language which Mickey Pearce has lent him. Del returns and gives Grandad a Christmas present (a £20 note), however Grandad tells Del that he has not got

neg: Christmas Crackers (Only Fools and Horses) Christmas Crackers (Only Fools and Horses) "Christmas Crackers" is the first Christmas special episode of the BBC sit-com, "Only Fools and Horses", first screened on 28 December 1981, three days after Christmas. It is the first episode to run over 30 minutes, but not the first feature-length. It's Christmas Day and Grandad is cooking the dinner while Rodney is reading a book on body language which Mickey Pearce has lent him. Del returns and gives Grandad a Christmas present (a £20 note), however Grandad tells Del that he has not got him a present this year as "I don't believe

neg: Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) Trigger felt excluded as a child and found his status by saying things that made people laugh. Trigger first appeared on "Only Fools and Horses" in the first episode and appeared regularly throughout the entire show's run. He is an example of a breakout character in that he became popular with the show's audience, despite his status as a minor, supporting character. Trigger appears as a teenager in the "Only Fools and Horses" prequel series, "Rock & Chips", where he is portrayed as equally daft as in the main series. As shown in "Sleepless in Peckham", he accompanies Del, his

neg: Mother Nature's Son (Only Fools and Horses) Mother Nature's Son (Only Fools and Horses) "Mother Nature's Son" is the eleventh Christmas special episode of the BBC sit-com "Only Fools and Horses". It was first broadcast on 25 December 1992. In the episode, Del sells tap water as "Peckham Spring". The episode repeats on the UKTV channel "Gold". With Christmas coming, Del's application to buy the Trotter family's council flat in "Yuppy Love" has finally been granted, albeit rather late and suddenly, meaning he now owns the flat but is not as able to pay the mortgage as he was originally planning to. He also inherits Grandad's old

neg: Modern Men (Only Fools and Horses) burned his forehead with the paint stripper Del sold him) is attended to before him. As Del enters the room to dry his tears, he is insulted by the drunken man's trash-talking. Del shuts the drunken man up by hitting him square on the jaw. The impact from the blow causes the drunken man to sober up. Now feeling better, Del says to a waiting patient, "I bet you wish you'd gone private!" then leaves satisfied. Modern Men (Only Fools and Horses) "Modern Men" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode

neg: Rodeo (ballet) fanfare, vamping until R5-6, where the woodwinds introduce the Cowgirl's theme. This quiet theme continues until the "Rodeo" theme begins presenting a highly rhythmic motif that evokes the trotting of horses. The lone Cowgirl seeks the affections of the Head Wrangler, who is rather taken with the more feminine Rancher's Daughter. The cowboys enter to the railroad tune of "Sis Joe", envisioned by de Mille as an event "like thunder," which Copland obliges with heavy drums and brass. As the cowgirl seeks the attention of her quarry, she mimics the surrounding cowboys, reflected in the heavy use of the tune

neg: Only Fools and Horses both Del and Rodney find long-term love, in the form of Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones) and Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong) respectively; Del also has a son with Raquel, Damien (played by five actors, most recently Ben Smith). Rodney and Cassandra marry, separate and then get back together again. Cassandra miscarries, but then she and Rodney eventually have a baby. Rodney finds out who his real father was. The Trotters finally become millionaires, lose their fortune, and then regain some of it. The most frequent roles for guest actors in "Only Fools and Horses" were as Del or Rodney's once-seen girlfriends, barmaids at

neg: Mike Fisher (Only Fools and Horses) Del and Rodney's shady financial dealings and attempted to embezzle the brewery in order to cover his losses, for which he was imprisoned. Cafe owner Sid took over Mike's position of landlord. It was then revealed in the 2015 fictional Del Boy autobiography "He Who Dares" that Mike's prison sentence was reduced, and he retired from the pub game to move to the Isle of Wight and start writing a memoir of his time inside. Since then, Del kept leaving Mike messages, but never got any response back. Mike Fisher (Only Fools and Horses) Michael David "Mike" Fisher was a

neg: The Green Green Grass depth and, particularly in the case of Boycie, more warmth and humanity than previously displayed in the parent series. The series introduced many new characters played by actors who are relatively unknown. Characters from "Only Fools and Horses" did not pass over to the spin-off, however there are four exceptions to this stated below. Several cast members of "Only Fools and Horses" have made guest appearances. The first was Denzil (Paul Barber), who appeared in the début episode. The Driscoll brothers have made three appearances since the show's debut. Sid (Roy Heather) made a brief cameo appearance in the 2005

neg: Healthy Competition stop the sole coming off. John Williams: "Jaws" theme Note: In the VHS/DVD versions, John Williams' ""Jaws" theme" is replaced by a similar-sounding piece of music. Healthy Competition "Healthy Competition" is the second episode of series 3 of the BBC sit-com, "Only Fools and Horses". It was first broadcast on 17 November 1983. In the episode, Rodney decides to leave "Trotters Independent Traders" and go into business with Mickey Pearce. After an argument with Del Boy for failing to spot an approaching policeman at the market, leading to a frantic chase scene, Rodney informs Del and Grandad that he has

neg: Mother Nature's Son (Only Fools and Horses) earn enough money for a Christmas holiday at the Grand Hotel, Brighton. In the final scene, as the Trotter Family go to sleep in their hotel rooms, the BBC News reports that Peckham is without water after a local reservoir has been contaminated by the barrels dumped by Del, Denzil, and Trigger. As a blissfully unaware Del switches off the light, a bottle of "Peckham Spring" on his bedside table glows yellow. Note: In the VHS/DVD versions, The Beatles' "Money" is replaced by an instrumental tune, and Carl Orff's "O Fortuna" is replaced by a similar-sounding piece of music. Mother

neg: Rock & Chips "Five Gold Rings" was released on DVD on 28 March 2011. On 2 May 2011 a three-disc DVD set titled ""Rock & Chips - The Complete Collection"" was released, comprising all three of the episodes. Rock & Chips Rock & Chips is a British television comedy-drama and prequel to the sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". The show is set in Peckham, south-east London, during the early 1960s, focusing primarily on the lives of Del Trotter, Freddie Robdal and Joan and Reg Trotter. Nicholas Lyndhurst, who played Rodney in "Only Fools and Horses", plays Robdal alongside James Buckley (Del Boy), Kellie

neg: Go West Young Man (Only Fools and Horses) pack, with the promise of a date next Friday. On their way home in Boycie's Jaguar, Rodney accidentally throws the cigar pack out the window, and when Del hits the brakes to get out and recover it, another car smashes into the back of the Jaguar. The Trotter Brothers find out that it was the faulty Cortina driven by the Australian man, who gets out and chases them up the street. Nick Stringer also appeared in another episode of "Only Fools and Horses" five years later, this time playing a different character. He played Del's old friend and business partner

neg: Chicken Dance two movies: John Paizs's cult classic "Crime Wave", and "". and it was also used in the "Only Fools and Horses" episode The Unlucky Winner Is... A remix was also released by the Belgian band Brussels Sound Revolution in 1990. In 1981, Henry Hadaway produced a version of the "Chicken Dance", which was released in the United Kingdom as an instrumental novelty tune "The Birdie Song" by The Tweets. It reached number two in the singles chart in October 1981, making it the most popular version. In 2000, this version was voted "the most annoying song of all time" in

neg: Chain Gang (Only Fools and Horses) clever double-cross, they have bought their own ambulance with which to capture Arnie. Once Arnie's sons arrive at the restaurant, they are apprehended by Denzil and his brothers. Arnie tries to reason with his former customers, as Albert passes Del a large pair of bolt cutters. Arnie says there is no need to cut the chain because he has the key. Del then remarks "Who said anything about cutting "the chain" off?". Arnie begins to wheeze, and Del quips that Arnie should calm down or else he may give himself a heart attack. Chain Gang (Only Fools and Horses) "Chain