Del, Rodney and Grandad Trotter live in a high-rise council flat in South East London. When their mother died, Del promised to look after little Rodney. He has been true to his word ever since, even if Rodney is now over six feet tall. Del dreams of the high life and really believes that one day he will make a million, but in the meantime he runs Trotters Independent Traders, which deals in goods that have fallen off the back of a lorry.
No salesman, Rodney’s job is to keep an eye out for the law. But Rodney’s eye is too easily distracted by any tasty female that comes his way. Besides, he aspires to greater things. Del has a ready market for his wares down at the Nag’s Head, his local pub, where the landlord and regulars know better than to question the origins of any bargains that come their way. Del fancies himself as a bit of a playboy, but his transport (a clapped-out three-wheeler van) tends to cramp his style. Del’s most endearing trait is his tendency to go over the top: misquoting foreign phrases, drinking exotic cocktails and always a sucker for anything flash.
Only Fools and Horses has won 13 top comedy awards, including two Best Comedy BAFTAs, and for his portrayal of Del, David Jason has received nine personal awards – making a total of 22 awards in all.
Only Fools and Horses airs Wednesdays at 8:30pm ET on VisionTV
Series One Episode Synopses
1. BIG BROTHER
After flogging one legged turkeys from the back of a three wheeled van, Del’s sure he’s onto a winner with Trig’s consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of abandoning the high flying world of trading for a real job?
2. GO WEST YOUNG MAN
Rodney’s depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird – Monica of the fat thighs – and life isn’t exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution – they’ll all be millionaires in a year. Cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal.
3. CASH AND CURRY
Del’s swooping in on a deal of a lifetime – it could keep them in Pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue.Trouble is, he hasn’t reckoned on a touch of gang warfare.
4.THE SECOND TIME AROUND
Del’s rekindled passion with an old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney’s not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands.
5. A SLOW BUS TO CHINGFORD
Del has a dream:The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It’s time for the latest moneymaking scam,Trotter’s Ethnic Tours.
6.THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING
The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of the Nag’s Head if the Russians attack? One thing is guaranteed: the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY bomb shelter.
Cast
Derek Edward Trotter (Del) . . . . . . . . . . . .David Jason
Rodney Charlton Trotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nicholas Lyndhurst
Edward Kitchener Trotter (Grandad) . . . . .Lennard Pearce
Colin Ball (Trigger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roger Lloyd Pack
Aubrey Terrance Boyce (Boycie) . . . . . . . .John Challis
Marlene Boyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Holderness
Denzil Tulser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Barber
Mike Fisher (pub landlord) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth MacDonald
Mickey Pearce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Murray
