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Only Fools And Horses - In The Press'Only Fools and Horses' US remake to be 'redeveloped' ABC's remake of Only Fools and Horses is likely to be redeveloped. The network recently revealed its schedule for the 2012-13 season, but the UK comedy revamp was not picked up to series. However, ABC president Paul Lee is reportedly a fan of the project and is keen to film a second pilot. Written by Morgan Jeffery. Digital Spy, 17th May 2012 Only Fools and Horses remake rename debate: highlights You may have seen that ABC, the American network behind the Only Fools and Horses remake, had taken to Facebook to ask fans of its biggest comedy, Modern Family, what they should rename it. Such Small Portions, 26th April 2012 Only Fools and Horses US remake asks fans for name US network ABC has asked viewers for help on what they should call their remake of Only Fools and Horses. BBC News, 25th April 2012 US Only Fools: lovely jubbly or potential plonker? Following the recent announcement that Taxi and Back To The Future star Christopher Lloyd has joined the cast of the US remake of Only Fools And Horses - he's playing the Granddad/Uncle Albert substitute, in case you hadn't guessed - it's perhaps time to put aside one's initial reservations and give this project a chance. Written by Paul Whitelaw. The Scotsman, 2nd March 2012 Christopher Lloyd to play Grandad in US Only Fools The Back to the Future star is the latest signing for the American version of the classic British sitcom. Written by Paul Jones. The Radio Times, 2nd March 2012 Rodney cast in Only Fools and Horses remake The US remake will see stand-up comic Dustin Ybarra follow in the footsteps of Nicholas Lyndhurst. The Radio Times, 28th February 2012 John Leguizamo cast as American 'Del Boy' More often than not, there exists the possibility that 'pitches' will never make it to the casting stage. Well, not so, for both ABC's Only Fools and Horses, who have announced that John Leguizamo, who is currently touring the U.S. with his hit show, John Leguizamo's Ghetto Klown. Written by Bill Young. Tellyspotting, 20th February 2012 Only Fools & Horses to undergo US remake? Stop this now The Only Fools and Horses US version is the latest in a long list of TV reboots that should never have made it past the brainstorm stages - must we resurrect EVERY classic TV show? Metro, 5th February 2012 David Jason doubts Only Fools US remake can work The Del Boy actor fears that the classic comedy will get lost in translation. Written by David Brown. The Radio Times, 1st February 2012 Only Fools and Horses USA: a sneak preview How will Del Boy, Rodney and Uncle Albert be reimagined for a proposed American version of the show? This is how we imagine it might work. Written by Pete Cashmore. The Guardian, 30th January 2012 Only Fools and Horses to be remade in America John Sullivan's classic comedy gets a US makeover on the ABC network. Written by David Brown. The Radio Times, 28th January 2012 John Sullivan leaves nearly £8.5m in his will Only Fools And Horses creator John Sullivan left a cushty £8.5million, his will revealed yesterday. Written by Richard White. The Sun, 21st December 2011 Christmas lights row at the real Nelson Mandela House A row has broken out after Christmas lights were removed on health and safety grounds from council flat tower blocks in Bristol used in comedy series Only Fools and Horses. The Daily Mirror, 15th December 2011 TV matters: Only Fools and Horses Viewers will laugh again when the much-loved chandelier scene is repeated - but what does that tell us about comedy? Written by Mark Lawson. The Guardian, 24th November 2011 Take a trip down Hooky Street - in print! If you're a British comedy fan, the recently released Only Fools and Horses: The Story of Britain's Favourite Comedy book needs to be at the top of your Christmas list. Written by Bill Young. Tellyspotting, 16th November 2011 Only Fools and Horses by Graham McCann: review Entertaining account of the making of Only Fools and Horses, 30 years after the start of Britain's favourite comedy. Written by Martin Chilton. The Daily Telegraph, 9th November 2011 Audio: Theo Paphitis on his love of Only Fools The first ever Only Fools and Horses was broadcast 30 years ago. The sitcom, which ran for 10 years, was watched by more than 24 million people at its peak. A new book has been released, claiming to have the official inside story. Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis is a big fan and told Radio 5 Live's Morning Reports about the foreward he has written for Only Fools and Horses: The Official Inside Story. BBC News, 8th September 2011 David Jason: His Only Fools and Horses secrets An interview with David Jason about Only Fools and Horses. Written by Steve Clark. The Daily Mirror, 8th September 2011 Only Fools and Horses musical is 'strong possibility' Only Fools and Horses star Sue Holderness has revealed there is a 'strong possibility' the BBC1 show could be turned into a West End musical. Metro, 7th September 2011 Party held in recreated Only Fools and Horses flat A host of famous faces had a lovely jubbly night out as they visited Del Boy and Rodney's flat in Peckham. Written by Anne Richardson. The Sun, 24th August 2011 Audio: 'Boycie' and 'Trigger' pay tribute to Sullivan John Sullivan, the writer behind hit TV series such as "Only Fools and Horses" and "Citizen Smith", has died after a short illness. He was 64. John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, paid tribute to the actor by saying: "He was a funny man in his own right and he loved his jokes." Challis and Roger Lloyd Pack, who played Trigger in the series, spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about working with the series creator. BBC News, 24th April 2011 Video: John Sullivan: Only Fools and Horses writer dies John Sullivan, who wrote one of the best-loved British sitcoms, Only Fools and Horses, has died at the age of 64. He had been in intensive care for six weeks at a hospital in Surrey, battling viral pneumonia. David Sillito reports. Written by David Sillito. BBC News, 23rd April 2011 10 classic John Sullivan comedy lines Only Fools and Horses scriptwriter John Sullivan, who has died aged 64, had a deep-rooted love of the English language. His characters' catchphrases and words have had a lasting impact on British culture, with several entering the language. Here's a quick guide to 10 amongst his best-known... Written by Peter Jackson. BBC News, 23rd April 2011 Archive: Audio interview with John Sullivan Archive audio interview. Only Fools And Horses writer John Sullivan tells the BBC what inspired him to create the "Best Sitcom in Britain". BBC Surrey, 23rd April 2011 Only Fools episode most memorable Christmas TV moment An episode of Only Fools And Horses in which Del Boy and Rodney dress up as Batman and Robin has been named as Britain's most memorable Christmas television moment. The Daily Telegraph, 1st December 2010 |
