'Only Fools And Horses' Another Great Britcom
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Only Fools And Horses
Only Fools & Horses, was originally written and created by John Sullivan. It is one of the BBC's funniest sitcoms ever. It is now iconic TV that is available on DVD and frequently replays on various Sky channels. A couple of spin off series have also emerged. These being 'The green, green grass' and more recently 'Rock and chips'.
The show is based in the London suburb of Peckham. Derek Trotter, known throughout the series as Delboy, together with his much younger brother Rodney, run 'Trotters Independant Traders'. Selling cheap and faulty goods for a profit, the pair can usually be found at the local markets, selling their wares from a tatty old suitcase..
If you're not familiar with the Trotter brothers, I hope you'll take the time to watch some of the video clips...but be warned, you'll end up laughing so much your sides will hurt!!
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The show is based in the London suburb of Peckham. Derek Trotter, known throughout the series as Delboy, together with his much younger brother Rodney, run 'Trotters Independant Traders'. Selling cheap and faulty goods for a profit, the pair can usually be found at the local markets, selling their wares from a tatty old suitcase..
If you're not familiar with the Trotter brothers, I hope you'll take the time to watch some of the video clips...but be warned, you'll end up laughing so much your sides will hurt!!
Image found at sumadijapress
“YOU
PLONKER
RODNEY!”
Delboy
Derek "Del Boy" Trotter (played by David Jason), is a smooth talking, Cockney market trader, who lives in a council flat in a high-rise tower block, known as Nelson Mandela House. He also likes to use the French language and always gets it wrong resulting in hilarity and strange looks!! With his camel hair coat and gold medallion, you just know from first sight that this is a character worth watching.Delboy lives with his younger brother, Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), and their elderly Grandad (Lennard Pearce).
Their mother Joan died while Rodney was still young, and their father Reg ran off not long after his wife's death. He left Del to bring up his younger brother and become the man of the house... whether Del wanted it or not.
The series focuses on their various attempts to get rich Hence the saying - "This time next year, we'll be millionaires" which is frequently heard saying of Delboy's. Items that Del has resold over the series include Russian Army camcorders, luminous yellow paint and sex dolls filled with an explosive gas resulting in side splitting episodes.
Although the company is unregistered, Trotters Independent Traders, trade mostly on the black market. Rodney likes to use his position as company director from time to time.
Almost all of their deals are underhanded and scam some poor, unsuspecting punter and usually end up failing. Of course, the writers do this in a way to produce sympathy for the characters.
Delboy and Rodney drive a scruffy, yellow, three wheeled van and can usually be found of an evening in The Nag's Head public house.
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Delboy & Rodney as Batman & Robin in the 1996 Christmas Special
History Of The Show
Seven series were originally broadcast (lucky viewers!) in the United Kingdom between 1981 and 1991, with occasional Christmas specials until 2003.
The show had a relatively slow start but went on to achieve consistently high ratings. The 1996 episode "Time On Our Hands" has the record for the highest UK audience for a sitcom episode.
The Inner London district of Peckham is the backdrop to the series. It starred David Jason as an ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, Nicholas Lyndhurst as his younger brother Rodney, and Lennard Pearce as their elderly grandfather (later replaced by Buster Merryfield as their Uncle Albert after Lennard's death). The trio are supported by a strong cast, and the show chronicled their various highs and lows in life, and in particularly their attempts to get rich.
The series received many awards, including gaining recognition from the British Academy, the National Television Awards and the Royal Television Society,.
It was voted Britain's Best Sitcom in a 2004 BBC poll.
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Rodney
Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)The character of Rodney appears as a great sidekick for Del Boy in many different ways. Not only is he much younger than his brother Del, but he's also academically brighter and often boasts about his two GCSE's. However, Rodney is slightly slower than his older brother in life's ways and this is played on to great effect in the show.
Rodney was raised by Del after losing their mother when he was a child. He works on the markets with Del, watching for local policemen and being a general slave to Delboy.
As Rodney matures in the series, so does his ambition to want better things for himself. He wants his own business, puts himself through night school and eventually meets and marries Cassandra.
The shows creator, Sullivan, based many of his own experiences in Rodney's character and the part was cast very early.
Nicholas Lyndhurst has appeared in many British shows and proves to be very popular with the British public.
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Grandad
Grandad to Del and Rodney. He brings wisdom of his own kind to the show and also has his own elderly take on life and how things should be.
The character is generally shabbily dressed but caters for the boys needs within the confines of the flat he rarely leaves.
The actor Lennard Pearce died in 1984 while filming the fourth series A new episode was written by Sullivan to include a funeral scene for Granddad and also a way for the cast to say their goodbyes to such a great character.
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“When I was in the Navy”
Uncle Albert
Not long after the death of Lennard Pearce a new elderly character was introduced to the series in the form of 'Úncle Albert' Conveniently, he was Grandad's long-lost brother.
Buster Merryfield was actually an amateur actor when he was discovered. He was chosen for his resemblance to an old sailor and that was the character he played.
Albert was first seen in the episode showing Grandad's funeral. He then moved in with Del and Rodney. His wartime experiences were frequently shared in the programme and became a joke amongst his Great nephews.
When the actor Buster Merryfield died suddenly in 1999, Albert's death was written into the next episode. His death caused much sadness amongst the British public who has come to love 'Úncle Albert'
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Only Fools And Horses Characters
There are many characters that come to life through Only Fools And Horses. They include Trigger, Marlene, Boycie, Raquel, Damien and oh so many more.
Most of them are loveable rogues who bring a richness and colour to the show. Some of them are not too bright, others think they're better than they are but ALL of them are hysterically funny to watch and each have a story to tell.
Most of them are loveable rogues who bring a richness and colour to the show. Some of them are not too bright, others think they're better than they are but ALL of them are hysterically funny to watch and each have a story to tell.
“This time next year
Rodney,
we'll be millionaires”
Mark And Nicola's Wedding Video
They Love Only Fools And Horses So Much, They Have It On Their Wedding Video
Permission to use this wedding video was given by Simon Burridge.
In this video: Gary Newton, Mark Pattison, Nicola Pattison, Simon Burridge
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In this video: Gary Newton, Mark Pattison, Nicola Pattison, Simon Burridge
Simon can film your wedding too! Contact him through Filmmywedding.co.uk
Filmed by Cherrywood Productions 0845 838 7052
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The Trotter Brothers
Cockney Slang used in the show
The Only Fools And Horses characters speak in their own made up language. Some of this is Cockney Rhyming slang, as used by some Londoners, and some of it was just made up in the mind of Delboy. Occasionally Del also uses some of what he thinks is foreign lingo.
cop - to receive something, or a police officer.
cosmic -outstanding; exceptional
cushty - great; brilliant
dipstick - a fool
el-bow - also 'the Spanish fiddler', to end a relationship
enemy - wife, missus
Gandhi's revenge - a dodgy stomach
heave-ho - another way of saying 'el-bow'
hump - to be annoyed
humpty-dumpty - to perform sexual relations
jacksie - the posterior
jaffa - to be 'seedless' as in infertile, one who 'fires blanks'
lovely jubbly - brilliant, great, cushty
mutton - deaf, hard of hearing
noofter - a gay man
plonker - an idiot
pukka - great, perfect
ruby - Indian takeaway cuisine
schtum - to keep quiet, keep a secret
sort - a woman, or bird
stoke on trent - a gay man
stone me - an exclamation of anguish
stuke - a difficult situation
this immortal curl - the world
triffic - great, wonderful
twonk - a plonker or dipstick
wally - a twonk, a plonker, or a dipstick
cop - to receive something, or a police officer.
cosmic -outstanding; exceptional
cushty - great; brilliant
dipstick - a fool
el-bow - also 'the Spanish fiddler', to end a relationship
enemy - wife, missus
Gandhi's revenge - a dodgy stomach
heave-ho - another way of saying 'el-bow'
hump - to be annoyed
humpty-dumpty - to perform sexual relations
jacksie - the posterior
jaffa - to be 'seedless' as in infertile, one who 'fires blanks'
lovely jubbly - brilliant, great, cushty
mutton - deaf, hard of hearing
noofter - a gay man
plonker - an idiot
pukka - great, perfect
ruby - Indian takeaway cuisine
schtum - to keep quiet, keep a secret
sort - a woman, or bird
stoke on trent - a gay man
stone me - an exclamation of anguish
stuke - a difficult situation
this immortal curl - the world
triffic - great, wonderful
twonk - a plonker or dipstick
wally - a twonk, a plonker, or a dipstick
Money Slang
boracic or brassic - lacking in funds, skintcentury - £100
douce in bunce - £200
earner - as in a "nice little ...", a profitable business transaction
grand - £1000
kosher readies - unlaundered money
monkey - £500
pony - £25
potless - to be skint
score - £20
Only Fools And Horses Intro
Here you can see the intro, PLUS an absolute classic clip known as 'the one with the chandelier'
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Lyrics to The Theme Tune
Stick a pony in me pocket...
Terminology used
A "pony" is a slang term used in London meaning £25 (Twenty Five Pounds Sterling)
"V.A.T." is a type of tax paid on goods in the United Kingdom.
"Shepherds Bush" is a place in London
"Berserk" is a slang term meaning, crazy.
"Trevor Francis" is an England soccer/football player/coach from the 1980's.
"Hooky" implies that the item in question is stolen, again a slang term.
Opening Lyrics
Stick a pony in me pocket,
I'll fetch the suitcase from the van.
Cos if you want the best 'uns,
But you don't ask questions,
Then brother, I'm your man.
Cos where it all comes from is a mystery,
It's like the changin' of the seasons,
And the tides of the sea.
But here's the one that's drivin' me beserk,
Why do only fools and horses work?
La-la-la-la-lah
La-lala-la
La-la-la-la-lah
La-lala-la.
Closing Lyrics
We've got some half price cracked ice and miles and miles of carpet tiles,
T.V.s, deep freeze and David Bowie L.P.s,
Ball games, gold chains, whassa-names, and at a push,
Some Trevor Francis track suits from a mush in Shepherds Bush,
Bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush ...
No income tax, no V.A.T.,
No money back, no guarantee,
Black or white, rich or poor,
We'll cut prices at a stroke......
God bless Hooky Street,
Viva Hooky Street,
Long live Hooky Street,
C'est magnifique, Hooky Street,
Magnifique, Hooky Street,
Hooky Street (to fade)
A "pony" is a slang term used in London meaning £25 (Twenty Five Pounds Sterling)
"V.A.T." is a type of tax paid on goods in the United Kingdom.
"Shepherds Bush" is a place in London
"Berserk" is a slang term meaning, crazy.
"Trevor Francis" is an England soccer/football player/coach from the 1980's.
"Hooky" implies that the item in question is stolen, again a slang term.
Opening Lyrics
Stick a pony in me pocket,
I'll fetch the suitcase from the van.
Cos if you want the best 'uns,
But you don't ask questions,
Then brother, I'm your man.
Cos where it all comes from is a mystery,
It's like the changin' of the seasons,
And the tides of the sea.
But here's the one that's drivin' me beserk,
Why do only fools and horses work?
La-la-la-la-lah
La-lala-la
La-la-la-la-lah
La-lala-la.
Closing Lyrics
We've got some half price cracked ice and miles and miles of carpet tiles,
T.V.s, deep freeze and David Bowie L.P.s,
Ball games, gold chains, whassa-names, and at a push,
Some Trevor Francis track suits from a mush in Shepherds Bush,
Bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush ...
No income tax, no V.A.T.,
No money back, no guarantee,
Black or white, rich or poor,
We'll cut prices at a stroke......
God bless Hooky Street,
Viva Hooky Street,
Long live Hooky Street,
C'est magnifique, Hooky Street,
Magnifique, Hooky Street,
Hooky Street (to fade)
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R.I.P. John Sullivan
On 23rd April 2011, John Sullivan age 64, sadly passed away. John was the creator of Only Fools and Horses as well as series such as Citizen Kane. He also wrote a host of other material for tv both in the UK and in the USA.
Thanks for making us laugh John.
Thanks for making us laugh John.
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PaulRyan
Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:44 pm | delete
- OFAH is the best of British. Nothing comes close for a long-time, not even Shameless (although good, it's not great). Lovely jubbly, mate!
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mivvy
Mar 12, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
- I love this lens. Only fools and horses is my favourite comedy. It was never shown on Dutch TV (I live in the Netherlands), but we get BBC so was able to watch it (several times)
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TylaMac
Mar 7, 2011 @ 5:05 am | delete
- I love Brit Coms! Only Fools and Horses looks hilarious. Public television in the States shows a lot of Brit Coms but they don't show this one. I guess I'll have to buy the DVDs to see more. I especially enjoyed your slang translations. It's so funny how different slang can be from county to country. I had once had an Englishman ask me if I had a fag to share. I just stared at him with my mouth hanging open. It wasn't until later I found out he was asking for a cigarette
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reasonablerobinson
Mar 2, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
- Sheer brilliance. Off to have a glass of Peckham Springwater now!
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Oct 30, 2010 @ 5:43 am | delete
- Top lens - love Only fools - great stuff.
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- Really good read :) 5 Stars
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oneskms
Apr 28, 2009 @ 4:22 pm | delete
- Cushty ! An absolute fantastic lens. I was 10 when the show started and have slight recolections of grandad. They produced, for me, some of the best humour I can remember and Triggers 'puns' are just the best
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- Great review -- thanks for the info!
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- Another great lens, Poddys!
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- Hi, Just stopping in again to see what you've been up to. You've done it again. Another great lens. I love british comedy! I don't think we get this show though. I watched all your videos and just might have to buy it. 5*s and all the best to you.
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Links To Only Fools & Horses Sites
- Info from the BBC
- This is a great base for everything 'Only Fools & Horses' Lots of pictures, info & additional links.
- Website run by OFAH appreciation Society
- Only fools and horses comedy website is run by the fans of only fools and horses sitcom. OFAH was voted as the top UK sitcom ever. The appreciation society .
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