Which episode of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses had the biggest viewing audience?

Time on Our Hands
The show was not an immediate hit with viewers and received little promotion early on, but later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode “Time on Our Hands” (originally billed as the last episode) holds the record for the highest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers.

What episode of Only Fools and Horses do they find the watch?

It attracted a television audience of 24.3 million, a record for a British sitcom. In the episode, the Trotters finally become millionaires….Time on Our Hands.

“Time on Our Hands”
Only Fools and Horses episodes
Episode nos.	Episodes 15 (Christmas Special)
Directed by	Tony Dow
Written by	John Sullivan

Is Only Fools and Horses the best sitcom ever?

Only Fools and Horses is Britain’s best loved sitcom, a survey has revealed. The show, which ran from 1981 to 2003 and featured the rogue-trading capers of Del Boy, Rodney and Uncle Albert as Trotter’s Independent Traders, topped the poll with more than a third of the vote.

Who was the first choice for Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses?

actor Enn Reitel
First choice to play Del Boy was the actor Enn Reitel, but he was tied up with other work. Next to be approached was future Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent, who also turned down the role. With ‘Horses’ ready to roll and no Del in sight, it was all getting a little worrying.

How many episodes of Only Fools and Horses were made?

64
Only Fools and Horses/Number of episodes

What name was trigger always calling Rodney?

Dave
Trigger always calls Rodney Trotter “Dave”. Rodney corrects him in “Homesick”, and he agrees to stop, but a few seconds later he calls him “Dave” again.

How many Only Fools and Horses were made?

It ran for seven series and sixteen Christmas specials until 25 December 2003, when the final episode was broadcast. In total, 64 regular episodes of Only Fools and Horses, all written by John Sullivan, were produced. All are now available on both Region 2 and Region 1 DVD.

Is Only Fools and Horses shown in America?

“Only Fools and Horses sadly never really made it to the TV screens in USA, but I highly recommend everyone to see it out on DVD which has recently been released in USA.”

Who was Del Trotter based on?

Sir David Jason, who played Del Boy himself, revealed show writer John Sullivan actually based the character on an east London businessman with a “gorblimey cockney” accent.

Is Del Boy dead?

His most recent appearance in the role of Del Boy was in 2014; he retired his role as Frost in 2010….David Jason.

Sir David Jason OBE
Occupation	Actor, comedian, screenwriter, executive producer
Years active	1963–present
Spouse(s)	Gill Hinchcliffe ​ ( m. 2005)​
Partner(s)	Myfanwy Talog (1977–1995, her death)

Is Only Fools and horses the most popular British sitcom ever?

Nearly 40 years on from its first episode, Big Brother, Only Fools and Horses remains the most loved, most watched and most enduring British sitcom of them all.

Where to watch Only Fools and Horses episodes?

Only Fools and Horses episodes to watch on BritBox We pick out our five ‘cushty’ favourites from the misadventures of Del Boy, Rodney and friends – all of which are available to enjoy over and over again on BritBox.

Who are the characters in Only Fools and horses?

Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, Uncle Albert, Boycie, Denzil, Marlene and Trigger aren’t just a bunch of comedy characters created by John Sullivan, they are beloved TV icons who helped earn Only Fools… its status in the pantheon of great British TV shows.

What happened to Grandad in Only Fools and horses?

Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) Error: please try again. Grandad has suddenly and sadly died, and Del, Rodney and co attend his funeral – also attended by the north London branch of the Trotter family. Once the wake is over at the flat, it seems See full summary » 14. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) Error: please try again.