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Only Fools and Horses

Name: Only Fools and Horses
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1981-09-08
Cast: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Gwyneth Strong, Tessa Peake-Jones

1981 | 7 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 4 BAFTAs: BAFTA: Comedy Series, BAFTA: Light Entertainment Performance, BAFTA: Comedy (Programme or Series), BAFTA: Comedy Performance. Plus 18 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 543K people sought it out in the past year