Series 1, Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms
Further details
We examine the on-screen chemistry and off-screen relationship of two of the greatest comedy actors of the last fifty years, looking at the funniest and most dramatic scenes and storylines from the series. This episode examines how important the show was for the BBC and how it quickly developed from being a 30-minute sitcom to its feature length episodes becoming the jewel in the BBC's Christmas Day schedule crown.
It features a rare Christmas sketch the cast performed which hasn't been broadcast in over 28 years. Featuring exclusive contributions from Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, as well other members of the cast, crew and famous fans of the show including Jonathan Ross and Danny Baker.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 29th August 2017
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- Gold
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
- Wednesday 22nd September 2021 at 10:20pm on Gold
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| David Jason (as Sir David Jason) | Self |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst | Self |
| Tessa Peake-Jones | Self |
| Gwyneth Strong | Self |
| Sue Holderness | Self |
| Tony Dow | Self |
| Patrick Murray | Self |
| Jonathan Ross | Self |
| Danny Baker | Self |
| Adil Ray | Self |
| Michael Grade (as Lord Grade) | Self |
| Graham Linehan | Self |
| Steve Clark | Self |
| Stephen K Amos | Self |
| Terence Stamp | Narrator |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Peacock | Self |
| Sue Longstaff | Self |
| Chris Wadsworth | Self |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Sean Doherty | Director |
| Sean Doherty | Series Producer |
| Nigel Alred | Producer |
| John Quinn | Executive Producer |
| Iain Coyle | Executive Producer |
| Joe McVey | Executive Producer |
| Jim Sullivan | Executive Producer |
Video
Del Boy and Rodney's chemistry on screen
Nicholas Lyndhurst discusses the love and bond between Del Boy and Rodney Trotter. He talks about the on and off screen chemistry between the two great actors, himself and Sir David Jason.
Featuring: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tony Dow.
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