John Sullivan
Director
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Series 4
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.
Released Sept. 8, 1981
Episode 35 min
10+
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
9.0
S4E1 - Happy Returns
Rodney's in love with Debbie from the newsagents. Could this mean the end of his dirty magazine fetish? Trouble is she's only 19, and 19 1/2 years ago Del was pretty friendly with her mum...
Feb. 21, 1985, midnight
9.0
S4E2 - Strained Relations
After Grandad's funeral, Delboy & Rodney are surprised to find that his brother, Uncle Albert, has moved in with them - bringing his nautical nightmares.
Feb. 28, 1985, midnight
9.2
S4E3 - Hole in One
The Trotters are potless, so Uncle Albert comes to the rescue by having an 'accident' with the open cellar door of the Nag's Head.
March 7, 1985, midnight
8.3
S4E4 - It's Only Rock and Roll
Rodney is the drumless drummer in Mental Micky's band, 'A Bunch Of Wallies'. Del Boy takes on the job of manager, getting them an abortive St. Paddy's night gig at The Shamrock Club.
March 14, 1985, midnight
9.6
S4E5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie
Del's on to a great money making scheme - looking after Boycie and Marlene's new puppy Dukie for a steal at £60 a week. Should be a doddle - a bit of the old Pedigree Chum and they should be away. Then Dukie falls victim to Salmonella poisoning...
March 21, 1985, midnight
8.6
S4E6 - Watching the Girls Go By
Del sets Rodney up with a date, but when she gets to the do at the Nag's Head she makes Rodney wish he hadn't.
March 28, 1985, midnight
8.6
S4E7 - As One Door Closes
When Del Boy's hooky 'louvry' door deal, financed with Denzil's redundancy money, falls through, the boys attempt to repay him by catching a rare butterfly.
April 4, 1985, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 35 min.
Season Runtime: 1576 min.
Released: Sept. 8, 1981
Last Air Date: Feb. 3, 1991, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: PG / 10+
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