Only Fools and Horses (1981)

Only Fools and Horses is a classic British sitcom about two working-class brothers from Peckham — smooth-talking Derek “Del Boy” Trotter and his long-suffering younger brother Rodney — who hustle their way through life buying cheap goods and trying to sell them for a fortune. From their cramped council flat (first shared with their grumpy Grandad, later with their storytelling Uncle Albert) the brothers dream of striking the big score that will finally make them millionaires, repeatedly insisting “This time next year, we’ll be millionaires.” Watching the show you’ll get fast, sharply written comedy built on clever setups, cockney charm and brilliant character chemistry. Episodes mix broad physical gags and witty one-liners with genuinely warm, emotional moments — family loyalty, dashed hopes and small triumphs all sit alongside the scams and market banter. Del Boy’s get-rich-quick schemes and Rodney’s exasperated reactions drive much of the humour, while an array of colorful supporting characters adds depth and recurring laughs. Expect reliably smart jokes that don’t telegraph the punchlines, memorable catchphrases, and a comforting, nostalgic tone. The result is laugh-out-loud entertainment that’s also heartfelt: funny, clever, and unexpectedly moving — a major reason the series became one of Britain’s most beloved comedies.

Actors: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack

Genre: Comedy

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