A touch of glass was the first episode of only fools and horses to attract a uk television audience of over 10 million. 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. Sullivan had a tendency to write scripts that were too long, meaning a lot of good material had to be cut. Difficult only fools and horses quiz by jackpotman77. It ran for seven series and sixteen christmas specials until 25 december 2003, when the final episode was broadcast. Joseph smith, the founder of the lds church, said about christians, they are. For more scripts and quotes from only fools and horses visit the site.
This is the second volume of the only fools and horses scripts, following up the bible of peckham volume i. Del boy moment for stately home chandelier workmen workmen drop an antique chandelier worth thousands of pounds in accidental recreation of only fools and horses at stately home. Del boy moment for stately home chandelier workmen. What is the name of the club that del secures a gig at for rodneys band in its only rock and roll.
Returning from an auction, the trotters stop to help a woman whose car appears to have broken down. Del and rodney land a job cleaning the chandeliers in a grand aristocratic home, but things come crashing down when grandad lends a hand. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I watched the only fools and horses musical and it was as. When interviewed on parkinson 1971, nicholas lyndhurst mentioned that before shooting the chandelier scene he and david jason were told by director ray butt if they laughed not only would it ruin the scene it would make it impossible to finish the episode, and they both would be fired. Join the family trotter with their get rich quick scheming and back. Much of sullivans material for only fools and horses scripts came from his reallife experiences. Only fools and horses official multi pack of socks 3 pairs. Trigger, boycie and marlene and the fantastic scripts written by john sullivan.
Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. Every episode of the sixth and seventh series is reproduced in full here. The first ever episode of only fools and horses was broadcast in september 1981. Only fools and horses from the observer the guardian.
Written by john sullivan, only fools and horses was set in peckham in south east. Del introduces the dresdencollecting aristocracy to some north korean porcelain and his chandelier cleaning service. Best episode s6 ep7 the jolly boys outing rodney agrees to go on the annual jolly boys outing to margate. What do mormons believe about the bible and the book of. 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. Derek at the mens health clinic the catherine tate show. Only fools and horses del and jumbos eels on wheels glossy advertising poster a3. The best quotes from only fools and horses the classic british tv comedy. Only fools and horses del boy falls through the bar while the chandelier.
Several books have been published, such as the only fools and horses story by steve clark and the complete az of only fools and horses by richard webber, both of which detail the history of the series. Longleat staff avoid only fools and horses moment while. Only fools and horses alright dave trigger rodney trotter 11 oz coffee mugs ceramic,the best gift for holidays. Only fools and horses series 2 episode 7 a touch of glass full script. Melbourne designer heath killen a coney island of the mind, book cover puff puff. A to z of only fools coffee table book personally signed by david jason.
This is why when the chandelier falls both actors are focusing on each other. Make offer only fools and horses official trotters chandelier cleaning services t shirt lrg. Del and rodney smash the chandelier only fools and horses bbc. Only fools and horses tour of locations brit movie tours. The chandelier is an iconic moment of tv and still makes us laugh.
Several books have been published, such as the only fools and horses story by steve clark and the complete az of. Only fools and horses thicker than water christmas special 1983. Only fools and horses opening titles drinks coaster set pack of 4 official. Only fools and horses appreciation society shop facebook. It was the first episode of the show to attract over 10 million viewers. Over seven seasons and fifteen specials, del, rodders and the gang have given us so many precious momentsthe chandelier incident, the yuppy bar fall, the batman and robin chasebut it is the characters, the storylines and the great scripts that have earned only fools and horses the enduring love of the public. According to the book of mormon, only fools believe that the bible alone is a sufficient spiritual guide. Only fools and horses pastor david purse whitewell metropolitan tabernacle belfast. With david jason, nicholas lyndhurst, lennard pearce, elizabeth benson.
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. The story of del trotter is one that will be familiar to most people. 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. Television quiz difficult only fools and horses quiz random television quiz. It is almost 30 years since the bbc only fools and horses a touch of glass episode was first screened.
Dont worry guys, this time next year del boys fictional residence of mandela house will be filled with millionaires. Its christmas this weekend and only fools and horses had a number of amazing tv specials over the years. The official inside story by steve clark, theo paphitis isbn. Only fools and horses spawned many merchandising spinoffs. Best 40 only fools and horses tv series quotes nsf. Perhaps only fools and horses work, but everyone loves a good quiz and virtual quizzes are more popular than ever now. Known primarily for his wheeling and dealing around the peckham area of london, he who dares tells the story of this entrepreneurs life from his rock and chips days right through only fools and horses until we reach the present day. Apparently only fools and horses isnt the quintessentially english comedy of south london wheelerdealers is being given an american reboot and. Having towed the lady to her stately home, del overhears that the lord of the.
Any fan will know all these quotes and clips from the show so you are not. We had to draw heat and beat zones over a map of north cumbria carlisle complete devastation. The jolly boys outing nags head booking advertising poster. Harlech tower in acton is better known as the home to del boy, rodney, granddad and uncle albert in only fools and horses, and its being knocked down. Only fools and horses the nags head mike the barman glossy advertising poster a3. Sid roy heather, denzil patrick barber, trigger roger lloyd pack, marlene sue holderness, boycie john challis and mickey pearce patrick murray in a christmas day special of only fools and horses. Dels book modern man inspires rodney to be more responsible, but he learns what being a man is all about when cassandra is rushed to. Rubbing shoulders with the high and haughty isnt as easy as you might think though. Only fools and horses the official inside story takes us behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of the hit show and is fully authorised by the family of john sullivan, the shows creator and writer. The show was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. Del is up to his old tricks again and grandad and rodney are at the receiving end.
Only fools and horses official del boys travel suitcase money box with stopper only fools and horses official long lounge pants. The following is an episode list for the bbc one sitcom only fools and horses. Only fools and horses pint glass mug and coaster gift set. To celebrate that anniversary, a new book only fools and horses. In the episode, the trotters are hired to clean some priceless chandeliers in a country mansion. Owing to the chandelier scene, it is one of the shows best known episodes. Only fools and horses pastor david purse whitewell. Replied by urban designer on topic best episode of only fools and horses a year or 2 later we then had threads and the day after both watched at school when we were about 14.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Only fools and horses the official inside story by steve. This is one of my favourite ever moments in british comedy only fools and horses only fools and horses is the most popular sitcom to ever come out of britain. Nothing but books, learning, education thats why youre no good at snooker. 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. John richard thomas sullivan obe 23 december 1946 22 april 2011 was an english. Only fools and horses a touch of glass tv episode 1982 imdb. Still were sure grandads experience will come in handy. Join the family trotter with their getrichquick scheming and ba. Only fools and horses chandelier cleaning glossy advertising poster a3.
The wit and wisdom of only fools and horses and over 8 million other books are. Its author, graham mccann, has previously written books on. A classic scene from only fools and horses, the chandelier. Asking a trotter if he knows anything about chandeliers is like asking mr kipling if.
In the episode, the trotters are hired to clean some priceless chandeliers in a. So dont be a plonker and book the only fools and horses tour today. Only fools and horses is a british sitcom which aired on bbc one for seven seasons, nineteen christmas specials, and six special editions, from 1981 until. Only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan.
With cassandra pregnant rodney is seeking a betterpaid job and answers a newspaper advertisement, only to discover that it. The story of britains favourite comedy is published tomorrow. Pub quiz 20 only fools and horses questions with answers. It was a scene reminiscent of the famous only fools and horses sketch where del boy and rodney watched on as a chandelier they were supposed to be removing crashed to the floor. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all written. But mention chandelier cleaning to anyone of a certain age and the antics of the trotters at the home of lord and lady ridgemere are the first thing they think of.
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