Classic comedy quotes from del boy, rodney, grandad, uncle albert, boycie and trigger are included in this hilarious list of only fools and horses quotes. The series produced some great plots and classic tv comedy sketches as well as some absolutely hilarious scripts. Of only fools and horses, published by splendid books, is available. Only fools and horses thicker than water christmas special 1983. Only fools and horses scriptwriter john sullivan, who has died aged 64, loved the english language. The series stars david jason as del boy and nicholas lyndhurst as rodney. Lovely jubbly has been revealed as the most commonly used only fools and horses phrase in british life, according to a recent survey the catchphrase used by affable. Only fools and horses quotes great life quotes and. On top of all the long winded silliness, batman outfits, and general slapstick tomfoolery, fools writer john sullivan was the master of cramming quick fire gags into his scripts. Only fools and horses posted by ian on march 22, 2004although this is in the opening song of the bbc comedy only fools and horses, where does the saying why do only fools and horses work, come from. The catchphrase used by affable market trader del boy which means good or fantastic has remained a common saying amongst brits ever since david jason first uttered it on screen. My list of only fools and horses quotes includes some of. The series influenced british culture, contributing several words and phrases to the english language.
Look at that time they planted six gas cookers in my bedroom. David jason and nicholas lyndhurst had a great screen chemistry as the trotters del boy and rodney in only fools and horses, which ran for 22 years. The wit and wisdom of only fools and horses, published by splendid books, is available now, priced at. Only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan. Critically and popularly acclaimed, the show has won numerous awards, and was voted britains best sitcom in a 2004 poll. Several books have been published, such as the only fools and horses story by steve clark and the complete az of. Buy the wit and wisdom of only fools and horses by dan sullivan, sir david jason isbn. The 30 best only fools and horses one liners shortlist. Only fools and horses ran for seven series between 1981 and 1991, with occasional christmas specials until 2003. Daily only fools and horses quotes to brighten up your day. Book quotes collection for book lovers and book worms 3 i love books, books. Only fools and horses was a british television sitcom which aired on bbc for seven seasons, nineteen christmas specials, and six special editions, from 1981 to 2003. The man could squeeze an entire series worth of humour into just a handful of syllables. Any fan will know all these quotes and clips from the show so you are not actually reading anything.