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Only Fools and Horses

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Rufus2 Thu 28-Mar-19 11:41:15

In the current "Evergreen" mag. there's a delightful account of the beginning of this excellent TV series. My favourite by far!
A quote; "Rodney's own gloomy prognosis of his future betrays his lack of confidence.
If there is such a thing as reincarnation, knowing my luck I'll come back as me! grin
The prog. never really took off in OZ for reasons that baffle me, yet there are endless repeats of British progs. Midsomer, Doc. Martin, Father whatsisname.
At least we've got the DVDs.

12Michael Thu 28-Mar-19 16:31:51

To add the stage version which opened earlier this year in the Haymarket as had poor reviews.

Mick

Rufus2 Fri 29-Mar-19 02:14:05

To add the stage version which opened earlier this year in the Haymarket as had poor reviews
The Evergreen article also referred to the forthcoming "musical" stage show at the Haymarket.
Reminds me of earlier attempts to put "The Goon Show" on TV and "Yes Minister" on the stage. Both seem to disappear very quickly, which confirms my belief that the original shows of anything involving the imagination/comedy can never be improved upon!
Btw. Forgot to mention, my Electric Mobility Scooter has now been christened "Freda" grin

DoraMarr Fri 29-Mar-19 07:04:27

I think the bit where Del falls into the bar has been voted the funniest ever sketch. I like Trigger’s broom- very profound.

Willow500 Fri 29-Mar-19 07:07:22

I often watch the reruns of the old classics - Only Fools & Horses is definitely one of the best. Happy memories of my parents laughing like drains at some of the stories grin

Rufus2 Fri 29-Mar-19 09:34:20

I think the bit where Del falls into the bar
Very funny! In fact any of the hundreds of incidents qualifies for funniest, but the one where the 2 plastic "fun dolls" pop up from behind the sofa almost had me running for the door faster than "the boys". Marvellous! I replay our DVD regularly for a pick-me-up! grin

DoraMarr Fri 29-Mar-19 09:51:21

Ah yes! And Batman and Robin appearing out of the fog! The chandelier!

Rufus2 Sat 30-Mar-19 11:51:02

The "chandelier" and so many other were so funny and clever. Wonderful therapy! How about when Del becomes an unintentional "Birdman" trying to impress the girl with his parachuting tales? Rodney certainly left Del "out to dry!" grin