Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC
Only Fools And Horses

Only Fools And Horses

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981 - 2003
  • 64 episodes (7 series)

Sitcom about two market traders, Del Boy and his brother Rodney. Stars David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Lennard Pearce, Roger Lloyd Pack and more.

Episode menu

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

Further details

Rodney has joined a new band, and Del immediately capitalises on this by booking them into The Shamrock Club to play for the St Patrick's night festivities.

Taking his place as the band's manager, Del winces his way through their rehearsals, and when the Shamrock gig results in a fight, the band are forced to leg it, leaving the instruments behind them.

When Rodney finds out the musical equipment has vanished, he contacts the police and helps them with their enquiries. Del sees Rodney with the constable, and is forced to step in: it turns out that Del had the instruments on sale or return, and he'd sent them back to the shop.

Rodney's dreams of showbiz fame have been shattered, so he goes ballistic when he sees his old group performing their song on Top of the Pops and realises that without Del's interference he might have made it to number one.

Notes

The band's song, Boys Will Be Boys, was composed by John Sullivan.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 14th March 1985
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Thursday 30th June 2011 8:40pm Gold
Friday 1st July 2011 4:40pm Gold
Tuesday 19th July 2011 2:40pm BBC1
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Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Del
Nicholas Lyndhurst Rodney
Buster Merryfield Uncle Albert
Guest cast
Geoffrey Leesley Policeman
Daniel Peacock Mental Mickey
Marcus Francis Charlie
David Thewlis Stew
Mike Read Self
Writing team
John Sullivan Writer
Production team
Susan Belbin Director
Ray Butt Producer
John Jarvis Editor
Chris Booth Editor
Eric Walmsley Production Designer
John Sullivan Composer

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