Comic Relief special (Only Fools and Horses)
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| Only Fools and Horses episode | |
| "Comic Relief special" | |
| Series | Special edition |
|---|---|
| Writer | John Sullivan |
| Director | - |
| Producer | - |
| Duration | 10 minutes approx. |
| Airdate | 14 March 1997 |
| Audience | 10.6 million |
The Comic Relief special was a one-off edition of the BBC sit-com, Only Fools and Horses, recorded as part of the 1997 Comic Relief appeal. It was first screened on 14 March 1997. It was chronologically set before the 1996 Christmas trilogy. This special was the final appearance of Uncle Albert.
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[edit] Synopsis
Sitting around the breakfast table in their flat, Rodney laments that he can't afford a holiday, whilst Del Boy considers signing Damien up for a modelling agency. Albert then suggests that they should be thankful for what they have. Though they are expecting another "During the war..." anecdote, Albert instead mentions the plight of the people of Africa. The show contains subtle references Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason's other well-known shows, Goodnight Sweetheart and A Touch of Frost respectively. It ends with an appeal for donations from Del and Rodney.
[edit] Quotes
- Albert: We couldn't help them people back in 1941 'cause we didn't have anything ourselves, but times have changed. I'd love to be able to just open a door and walk back into 1941.
- Rodney: How can anyone just walk back to 1941? That's stupid!
- Raquel: I'm going to bed, Del.
- Del: Yeah, alright. Goodnight, Sweetheart.
- (Rodney looks up, slightly bemused)
- Del: Don't be so stupid, Albert. I'm not a Detective Inspector, but even I can work that one out
[edit] Episode cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David Jason | Del Boy |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst | Rodney |
| Buster Merryfield | Uncle Albert |
| Tessa Peake-Jones | Raquel |
| Jamie Smith | Damien |
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Time On Our Hands |
Only Fools and Horses 14 March 1997 (Comic Relief special) |
Succeeded by If They Could See Us Now |
