The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
- TV documentary
- U&Gold
- 2017
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Six-part documentary series looking at sitcom Only Fools & Horses. Features David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong, John Challis and more.
Episode menu
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
- U&Gold
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Daniel Peacock | Self |
| Sue Longstaff | Self |
| Chris Wadsworth | Self |
| 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 |
| Alex Sutcliffe | Editor |
| Jon Stapleton | Director of Photography |
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.
Press
Trigger warning: for any other sitcom, a six-episode retrospective narrated by Terence Stamp might seem a bit much. But John Sullivan's beloved saga of wheeler-dealing and questionable cocktails occupies a special place in the nation's heart. This opening episode examines the fractious central relationship between the brothers Trotter, with insights from David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and the creme de la menthe of UK comedy.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 29th August 2017