Only Fools and Horses 1981
“This time next year, we'll be millionaires!”
What is Only Fools and Horses?
Only Fools and Horses is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. The series is set in working-class Peckham in south-east London and follows the lives of two brothers as they navigate their daily experiences.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 45
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 8, 1981
- Last aired
- Feb 3, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Only Fools and Horses is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. The series is set in working-class Peckham in south-east London and follows the lives of two brothers as they navigate their daily experiences. The show explores their highs and lows, particularly their attempts to achieve financial success through various means. Initially, it received little promotion and was not an immediate hit, but it later achieved consistently high ratings. The series consists of multiple series and Christmas specials, which were originally transmitted on BBC One.
Should you watch it?
“Two brothers navigate life and business schemes while living in working-class Peckham, London.”
- classic british humor
- enduring characters
- slow initial reception
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven sitcoms about family dynamics and get-rich-quick schemes.
The series is a lighthearted sitcom centered on the everyday lives of two brothers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Big Brother Sep 8, 1981
- E2 Go West Young Man Sep 15, 1981
- E3 Cash and Curry Sep 22, 1981
- E4 The Second Time Around Sep 29, 1981
- E5 A Slow Bus to Chingford Oct 6, 1981
- E6 The Russians Are Coming Oct 13, 1981
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 The Long Legs of the Law Oct 21, 1982
- E2 Ashes to Ashes Oct 28, 1982
- E3 A Losing Streak Nov 4, 1982
- E4 No Greater Love.... Nov 11, 1982
- E5 The Yellow Peril Nov 18, 1982
- E6 It Never Rains.... Nov 25, 1982
- E7 A Touch of Glass Dec 2, 1982
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 Homesick Nov 10, 1983
- E2 Healthy Competition Nov 17, 1983
- E3 Friday the 14th Nov 24, 1983
- E4 Yesterday Never Comes Dec 1, 1983
- E5 May the Force Be with You Dec 8, 1983
- E6 Wanted Dec 15, 1983
- E7 Who's a Pretty Boy? Dec 22, 1983
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 Happy Returns Feb 21, 1985
- E2 Strained Relations Feb 28, 1985
- E3 Hole in One Mar 7, 1985
- E4 It's Only Rock and Roll Mar 14, 1985
- E5 Sleeping Dogs Lie Mar 21, 1985
- E6 Watching the Girls Go By Mar 28, 1985
- E7 As One Door Closes Apr 4, 1985
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 From Prussia with Love Aug 31, 1986
- E2 The Miracle of Peckham Sep 7, 1986
- E3 The Longest Night Sep 14, 1986
- E4 Tea for Three Sep 21, 1986
- E5 Video Nasty Sep 28, 1986
- E6 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Oct 5, 1986
Frequently asked questions
Who created the show?
The series was created and written by John Sullivan.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in Peckham, a working-class area in south-east London.
How many series were produced?
There were seven series originally transmitted on BBC One.
When did the show air?
The series ran from 1981 to 1991, with additional specials airing until 2003.
Was the show an immediate success?
No, it was not an immediate hit and received little promotion early on.