The Robin Flies at Dawn
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| Only Fools and Horses episode | |
| "The Robin Flies at Dawn" | |
| Series | Special edition |
|---|---|
| Writer | John Sullivan |
| Director | - |
| Producer | Gareth Gwenlan |
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Airdate | - |
| Audience | - |
The Robin Flies at Dawn is a special edition of the BBC sit-com, Only Fools and Horses, filmed specifically for the British troops serving in the 1990-91 Gulf War. It has never been broadcast commercially.
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[edit] Synopsis
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Shot in the style of a home movie, the episode sees Del Boy, Rodney and Uncle Albert, speaking to the troops from a "secret location in Southern England" (shortly revealed by Rodney to be High Wycombe). Their yellow Reliant Regal van has been kitted out with a Union Jack, camouflage and a machine gun and Del suggests that it can be the alliance's secret weapon. Also present are many of the troops' wives, whom Del and Rodney assure the viewers they will take care of. The scene ends with an appreciative message to the troops.
[edit] Quotes
- Del: See, this van is like a woman. It needs caressing and a bit of gentle persuasion.
- Rodney:You could be right. It reminds me of some of your ex-birds: it drinks too much, makes funny noises and is old enough to know better.
[edit] Episode cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David Jason | Del Boy |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst | Rodney |
| Buster Merryfield | Uncle Albert |
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Rodney Come Home |
Only Fools and Horses 1990-91 (Goodwill message for British troops) |
Succeeded by The Sky's the Limit |
