Only Fools and Horses.... Is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally transmitted on BBC One from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until 2003.
In working-class Peckham in south-east London, ambitious market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his younger half-brother Rodney, explore their highs and lows in life, in particular their attempts to get rich.
Initially not an immediate hit and receiving little promotion early on, it later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode "Time on Our Hands" (originally billed as the series finale) holds the record for the biggest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers. The series bears a significant influence on British culture, contributing several words and phrases to the English language.
The Long Legs of the Law (Episode 1) 8.1
Writer: John Sullivan
Air date: 1982-10-21
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Streuth! Rodder's besmirching the good reputation of the Trotter family by dating a policewoman...
Ashes to Ashes (Episode 2) 7.8
Writer: John Sullivan
Air date: 1982-10-28
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Del's busy selling Trig's gran's genuine antique urns. Trouble is, one of them is Trig's Grandad's last resting place!
A Losing Streak (Episode 3) 9.3
Writer: John Sullivan
Air date: 1982-11-04
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: Del and Boycie are set to play the biggest poker game Peckham's ever seen... But what exactly has Boycie got up his sleeve?
No Greater Love.... (Episode 4) 8.6
Air date: 1982-11-11
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Rodney's got himself a bird at last! Unfortunately, she's no spring chicken and her jailbird husband is about to be released...
The Yellow Peril (Episode 5) 8.8
Writer: John Sullivan
Air date: 1982-11-18
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Del's got a job painting a Chinese restaurant - but is he wise to get some help from Rodney 'Leonardo' Trotter?
It Never Rains.... (Episode 6) 8.8
Writer: John Sullivan
Air date: 1982-11-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Trotter family holiday is underway when Grandad runs into a bit of trouble with the Spanish police.
A Touch of Glass (Episode 7) 9.4
Writer: John Sullivan
Air date: 1982-12-02
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Del introduces the Dresden-collecting aristocracy to some North Korean porcelain and his chandelier-cleaning service.
