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Only Fools and Horses

Only Fools and Horses is a British sitcom which was originally broadcast in the UK between 1981 to 1991.

The BBC sitcom aired for seven series from 1981 until 1991. There were also special Christmas episodes in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2002 and 2003. The series followed rogue trader Del Boy Trotter (played by David Jason), his younger brother Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) and their grandfather (Lennard Pearce). Despite not airing new episodes in more than two decades, it still has a cult following and is regarded as one of the best British shows of all time.

Only Fools and Horse star dealt crushing blow as new series axed
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The reboot of a classic US sitcom has been axed by Paramount Plus after just two series
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Only Fools icon had almost 30-year romance with co-star who played her on-screen son
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Only Fools and Horses legend Tessa Peake-Jones was in a long-term relationship with the actor who played her son on-screen for a flash-forward episode of Damien as a grown-up
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Empty cardboard box on sale for £400 after being used in Only Fools And Horses scene
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The utterly non-descript cardboard box was used in the Only Fools And Horses 1992 Christmas Special as part of one of Del Boy's get quick rich schemes
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David Jason almost quit Only Fools and Horses 17 years before show's finale
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Sir David Jason has become a household name thanks to his role as Del Boy in the hit BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, but the actor almost once quit the show entirely
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Del Boy’s beloved Châteauneuf-du-Pape under threat as Gen Z not fans of red wine
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Gen Z are turning away from the once-beloved Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine, a favourite of legendary TV character Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses
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Only Fools and Horses' David Jason admits to feeling 'very sensitive' over episode after real-life tragedy
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An iconic episode of Only Fools and Horses has left Sir David Jason feeling "uneasy" and "sensitive" - and the scene was filmed more than 35 years ago
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Only Fools and Horses cast 'visibly upset' after racist abuse from audience member
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Members of the Only Fools And Horses: The Musical case were left "visibly upset" after they had racist abuse hurled at them on stage by someone in the audience in Hammersmith
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Sir David Jason says freezing British winters are thank you to him playing Derek Trotter
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Only Fools TV legend started acting after becoming 'fed up' with work as a mechanic to help support his family as a teenager in North Finchley, London
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Only Fools and Horses 'three-wheeler' on sale for wannabe Del Boys but has hefty price tag
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The iconic Only Fools and Horses van, also known as the Reliant 21E Supervan 3, is up for sale for hardcore TV fans complete with a suitcase and sheepskin coat
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David Jason 'finding his feet' after becoming a grandfather to a 10-year-old boy
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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason said he's 'finding his feet' after becoming a grandfather to a 10-year-old boy. 'It was quite a surprise and strange for all of us at the beginning,' he said
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David Jason reveals what he became addicted to while stuck at home during Covid-19
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The Only Fools and Horses legend has shared what he became 'addicted to' when he was stuck at home during coronavirus... and it's a lot more innocent that it sounds
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Only Fools creator admits he 'wishes he never wrote' one 'cruel' episode
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The late John Sullivan, who created the iconic sitcom Only Fools and Horses, was left filled with regret over one of the show's most iconic episodes, saying he "hated" it
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Only Fools and Horses fans hit with ban on selfies or autographs at Sir David Jason event
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Only Fools and Horses fans were shocked when a huge price tag was placed on an autograph from comedy legend Sir David Jackson as well as a selfie ban at an exclusive event
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Only Fools fans debate Del Boy's 'nastiest' moment as they 'can't sit through episode'
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Only Fools And Horses fans have picked A Royal Flush, a 1986 episode of the classic sitcom, as one where Del Boy does the 'nastiest' thing to little brother Rodney
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Only Fools and Horses star had peculiar clause in contract banning one thing
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The late John Challis, who was best known for playing Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, had a contract with the BBC that stated he could not be subjected to one thing, according to his wife
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Sir David Jason reveals his favourite Del Boy insult – and it has a 'double meaning'
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Sir David Jason’s Only Fools and Horses alter ego Derek Trotter issued his fair share of insults to his dopey younger brother Rodney in the hit show – but one in particular had a 'double meaning'
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David Jason doesn't like people calling Sir because he’s just a normal bloke
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The Only Fools and Horses legend is not keen on people calling him 'Sir' and would much prefer people to just call him David, because after all he is just a normal bloke
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Gen Z youngsters like Billie Eilish taking fashion inspo from unlikely Only Fools icon
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Gen Z are going mad for knitwear – just like Lennard Pearce's Only Fools and Horses character was known for wearing. Stars like Billie Eilish are big fans too
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Sir David Jason upset that Only Fools and Horses' Del Boy now a crook businessman term
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The actor said Del Boy was a family-loving failed entrepreneur, but not a criminal, as he’s come to be referred to and urged those who are using his name to describe a crook to stop doing it
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Only Fools and Horses legend 'pitched new comedy series' after roles dried up
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Sir David Jason, best known as Del Boy in the iconic comedy Only Fools and Horses, was fed up of getting offered cameos and smaller roles. So he and a TV writer friend pitched their own seies
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Sir David Jason felt 'outright panic' after letter from daughter he never knew he had
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The Only Fools And Horses legend found out he may have a child he never knew existed for 52 years in 2022
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Del Boy star David Jason says he feels half his age as long as he ignores one thing
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Only Fools and Horses legend David Jason says he is envious at how youthful Sir Cliff Richard looks - while also revealing his own trick to feeling like he is only in his 40s
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Only Fools and Horses scene sparked David Jason injury which left him 'bruised like a boxer'
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Sir David Jason, famed for his role in Only Fools and Horses, said he had to have a hip replacement after a career of doing his own stunts including during his time as Del Boy
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'Plonker is the best word – cheers Daily Star for saving it,' says Del Boy
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EXCLUSIVE A study found a quarter of Gen Zers had never heard of 'plonker' being used as an insult, and Sir David said the idea that we might be 'about to run out of plonkers' was a 'worrying'
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