Only Fools and Horses Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1981 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Only Fools and Horses
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Only Fools and Horses have?
Only Fools and Horses has 7 seasons and 45 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 8, 1981 to February 3, 1991.
Is Only Fools and Horses renewed, ended, or canceled?
Only Fools and Horses has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Only Fools and Horses?
It takes 16h 31m (991 minutes) to watch the complete run of Only Fools and Horses. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 9 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 16.5-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 8.3 hours of viewing each day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Only Fools and Horses?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 2 ("Go West Young Man"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.4/10 based on 9 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Only Fools and Horses?
Only Fools and Horses is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Only Fools and Horses?
Only Fools and Horses has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Only Fools and Horses?
The primary ensemble cast includes David Jason as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter (age 86), Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney Trotter (age 65), Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert Trotter (age 105), Roger Lloyd Pack as Trigger (age 69 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| David Jason | Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter | 86 |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst | Rodney Trotter | 65 |
| Buster Merryfield | Uncle Albert Trotter | 105 |
| Roger Lloyd Pack | Trigger | 69 (deceased) |
| John Challis | Boycie | 84 |
| Lennard Pearce | Edward 'Grandad' Trotter | 111 |
| Kenneth MacDonald | Mike Fisher | 75 |
| Sue Holderness | Marlene Boyce | 77 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Only Fools and Horses are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.