Series 1, Episode 1 - Big Brother
Further details
Del employs younger brother Rodney as a member of Trotters' Independent Traders, despite warnings from his business colleagues.
When Rodney decides to become the Trotters' financial adviser - monitoring the accounts and keeping Del's dodgy dealings in check - Del has second thoughts about their partnership.
Further cracks show in the partnership when Rodney inadvertently bungles a deal with Trigger. But despite Del's anger, it turns out that Rodder's advice would have prevented the purchase of 25 briefcases that are locked with the combination number inside.
Del and Rodney have yet another row and 'Little Bruv' plans a career change. Desperate to make his mark on the world, Rodney decides to leave for Hong Kong - a great plan, if only he'd remembered his passport.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 8th September 1981
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
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David Jason | Del |
Nicholas Lyndhurst | Rodney |
Lennard Pearce | Grandad |
Roger Lloyd Pack | Trigger |
Guest cast | |
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Peta Bernard | Joyce (Barmaid) |
Writing team | |
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John Sullivan | Writer |
Production team | |
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Martin Shardlow | Director |
Ray Butt | Producer |

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