Best of Only Fools and Horses-The Trotters Become Millionaires

[@katiejordan6233]

One of the most touching moments in TV history.

[@franreilly7139]

Yes it's was

[@vincentcushnahan5292]

Yes it was TV GOLD

[@franreilly7139]

You are spot on

[@franreilly7139]

@Chris Murphy some one knows a del boy i was one sill way thing to be a millionaire from Ireland with love

[@NettiGaming]

@Lord Belial yes it was up there when del was holding and taking to his baby son. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@jakewilliams5608]

This is the episode where we should have said bonjour to the trotters

[@tomwalsh6655]

Au reviour

[@jakewilliams5608]

@@tomwalsh6655 Del says Bonjour to say goodbye 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tomwalsh6655]

@@jakewilliams5608 ah fair enough

[@DEC19775]

Agree

[@robwood8270]

Agreed

[@memethanYT]

RIP John Challis, 1942 - 2021. His laugh will not be forgotten.

[@larryanthony3554]

I always felt Denzel was the key to this scene. The stare between him and Del where Del was unsure if they were still welcome in the pub. Fantastic acting without saying a word. Perfect.

[@stuartburns8657]

Very true yes

[@vincentcushnahan5292]

AGREED

[@terrortorn]

He is the key, he sets it up but Trig sells it, with earnest applause and joy on their behalf.

[@pjw85]

Who remembers watching this at Christmas time in 1996? I remember seeing it with my family and being very moved by it It already feels like another lifetime ago. I was still a child, my nan was still alive. I remember Christmas being exciting all those years ago and Christmas night we would sit down to watch Only Fools and Horses, One Foot in the Grave and all those wonderful shows back then. Now i am older, the magic isn't here anymore, the world changed.

[@gaysy1st]

That is so true. You could be my Daughter writing that, as I remember being with her, at my Mum's/her Nanny's house every Saturday night. Just like you, we loved that period of our lives. My Mum is no longer with us & I am now a Nanny with 3 lovely Grandchildren myself, but things will never quite be the same again. The world has indeed changed & no longer having your Mummy, makes that harder to bear 😢.

[@allisonday893]

Yes great memories! Back in the day when the OFAH Xmas episode was the not to be missed highlight of Christmas telly 😊 I miss those days

[@ItscameraRob]

Exactly this. I watched it with all my family at my nan’s house too. 3 episodes over 3 nights including the Batman and Robin episode. Really very special memories.

[@vincentcushnahan5292]

ABSOLUTELY TRUE

[@Jtmissile]

Nothing against the final trilogy, but this is was the peak of the series and where it should’ve left off.

[@shaq157]

Jtmissile_AKA_SS870 Definitely should have been the last episode.

[@leejohnstone3051]

My thoughts exactly

[@hughmungus1235]

But I'm glad we got to see Rodney's child

[@franreilly7139]

@@leejohnstone3051 yes you are right

[@bp6329]

that dried up old fart probably couldn't even remember the show.

[@steveharris4343]

No,no Rodney, I'll get the sandwiches, cause you bought the Rolls.

[@jaminclarke2738]

Lump in my throat and tears in my eyes every time I watch this scene. Wonderfully written. And all actors thought this was the last scene ever, so there was real emotions going on as well. RIP to all stars of this show that are not with us today.

[@peterstoate2153]

Rest in Peace John Challis!

[@gaysy1st]

@@peterstoate2153 And John Sullivan 👍

[@hanksiedonny]

Buster Merryfield, Roger Lloyd Pack, Kenneth MacDonald too 😢

[@brucebird133]

agree..

[@rogerbeattie2263]

I never watched it after this, so it was the last episode for me, why they carried it on is beyond me

[@tonykavanagh9764]

The "on the slate, Mike" is my favourite del boy moment... In 4 words he's thanking Mike for all the times he sorted him out when he was broke and also acknowledged that he won't need the slate again. While del using the slate always seemed a bit cheeky and funny, in reality, there were times when del didn't have enough money... Him and Mike both knew that... Del shows his gratitude here and Mike knows it. Amazing

[@dannyh8153]

Well said

[@AGxAG]

I've always wondered how much Del gave Mike after winning that money.

[@alexanderjones9572]

@@AGxAG Not enough to stop him going bankrupt it seems. In my head canon, that was the beginning of Mike’s ruin. In the next episode, Sid was running the pub and Mike was in prison for embezzlement. Of course, in reality that was because Kenneth MacDonald ( Mike) had died. But my theory seems about right for the characters.

[@josephbrown32]

On the house Del.

[@deffroadceltaiddcelticawak4150]

The bit where Mike shakes his head and goes no on the house del is and was my favourite part.

[@moppett8]

I always get emotional watching this. My parents owned a pub at the time. There was a TV on a shelf in the and it was absolutely packed. I fondly remember no one being served as everyone including my parents was glued to the screen. I lost my dad suddenly exactly a year later and this always makes me think of him, bright red with laughter and tears running down his face. Utter classic!

[@Phoenix258]

Bless you and your family

[@scotty87able]

Nice to see trigger understands

[@philvalentine7665]

Genuinely incredible piece of television. We watched and grew to love the Trotters over the years that Fools was on and the entire nation smiled when they finally made it. They should never have made any more after this, as was originally intended. This trilogy of 1996 Xmas specials was sheer poetry. "This time next year we'll be billionaires" should have remained the last words ever spoken on this once in a lifetime TV Show.

[@dafteverton7218]

Currently watching this bawling me eyes out. First time in a few years. Ace x

[@MN-tf4ek]

Glad its not just me then lol

[@zakariyyayusuf6208]

Makes you feel all emotional when Mike says "On the house".. he made it feel so real with the look and the execution of that line.

[@chopperh5791]

Wonderful scene. All those years and the pay-off for the Trotters finally. The show should have stopped here.

[@leejohnstone3051]

My thoughts exactly

[@cartoonhead840]

Then we wouldn’t have had Gary or the others but I do agree it should have

[@liamdunphy7496]

And Rodney not have his true ending?

[@stephensnell1379]

@@liamdunphy7496 Rodney and Cassandra would not have had their gorgeous baby girl if the only fools and horses had ended at Time on our hands so I'm glad it continued

[@david47s]

Lots of greetings from Novi Marof, Croatia! ✝️🙏🏻🇭🇷✌🏻🙂🥰😍😊😉☺️🤗❤

[@jamesbondtraining]

No matter how many times I see this a smile comes to my face. This could not have happened to nicer people.

[@livinginlondon6122]

Beautiful episode . One of my favourite . The claps for what they achieved was perfect !

[@dannygilding8938]

Always brings a tear reminds me of watching this with my dad ...miss him

[@jaggass]

Del boy was finally richer than Boycie.

[@gingerburns9125]

It almost goes unnoticed, but Boycie is superb in this scene. For years Boycie has always rubbed Del's nose in it that he has been the successful one. The big house, nice car, successful business and trophy wife. When everyone starts applauding, you can see that Boycie is annoyed by the Trotters success, but when Del offers Boycie his hand, even someone as stubborn and competitive as Boycie can't help feeling happy for his old friend. A great moment, and brilliant writing.

[@danohagan6022]

Whilst true, if you notice, boycie offers his first.

[@gingerburns9125]

@@danohagan6022 if anything that makes it even better.

[@danohagan6022]

@@gingerburns9125 yeah definitely.

[@sparktraining]

Watch this video every so often just to hear the music. Perfect for the scene.

[@danielmartin2087]

Best program ever made !!!

[@peterstoate2153]

Amen!!!!!

[@TyMarshall007]

Best show ever

[@elliotbutler9691]

When mike says on the house del that always gets me

[@alexanderjones9572]

And that was the ruin of Mike- by the next episode ( ok, the actor was dead) but his absence was explained by him being in prison for embezzling the brewery.

[@foxy7674.]

love this so much, cried when I watched this gutted.

[@DJdefcon4]

Still chokes me up every time

[@kklad-uo7lc]

Scene still brings a tear to the eye. One of the best shows ever. Ya just knew Del would blow it all in the end 🤣🤣

[@martinnevey7258]

I'm a 50yr old masculine guy..and I can't watch this scene without tears...it's like we have all been on the journey with them...unrepeatable cast...and the unequalled writing of John Sullivan ...this goes way beyond entertainment

[@underneonloneliness2]

All guys show emotion at some point it’s just that not all of us talk about it and try to hide it. It’s perfectly normal for humans.

[@underwaterbubbles]

The best moment in tv comedy history.

[@stephenbetts5470]

Yes RIP to all of the actors who are very sadly no longer with us

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Greatest memory of teenage youth watching this final, grew up with OFAH.

[@stua9098]

Love triggers reaction and the way him and del shake hands

[@AGxAG]

My favourite wee bit.

[@davidandrews8963]

I cried when I saw this and laughed at the same time this was the best of the best the absolute king of comedy I like many followed del and rodders for years it was a must watch there was never a bad episode I've known real del boys but sadly in this clenched arse society we now live in those wonderful days have gone and they were wonderful days sometimes you're living on the edge then a bundle comes along and all's good for a while and so on if we had more Arthur Daley's and del boys our now ex country would be a better and happier place it's all self self now and it ain't gonna get better but I thank you the late wonderful John Sullivan for making us smile at least for half an hour a week

[@gaysy1st]

Bloody well said 👍

[@SlideIX]

I love the moment where everyone goes quite and you can see how nervous and afraid they are, especially Del Boy. This is their haven, where they went at the end of the day to met up with their friends and be with people just like them but in this moment they aren’t sure if they are welcome. They aren’t like everyone else anymore and fear being rejected by them but then the clapping starts and the relief is so obvious, again especially for Del Boy. They see no one is angry or jealous of them but genuinely happy for there success and good fortune. It’s just a few moments of an already great episode and ending (this is the end of the series, no one can convince me otherwise) but it was always the thing most about it

[@gothamknight3871]

The whole nation united back in Christmas ‘96 to congratulate the Trotters who finally caught a break.

[@ryanwilliams1800]

I thought this was the best scene in the episode, it was very poignant how the cast were all together one last time and everyone clapping. The part where Del and Boycie shake hands was particularly moving, its like he is slightly reluctant to feel happy for his old friend but in the end the good in him comes out and he does feel happy for them. Also although it wasn't the last scene in the episode i thin k it was the last to be filmed so some of the emotion feels very real. Also i love that music, shame its not available anywhere, one of the nicest pieces of incidental music i've ever heard.

[@Stan-town-man]

Ryan williams that’s exactly how I felt about the music too

[@jeffbruen9428]

Does anybody know what the music is called?

[@chettle265]

I feel the same Ryan. I love the melancholy feel. I presume Ronnie hazlehurst wrote it. I transcribed it on this KZbin video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_ZhISDed6NoZI

[@scottnberry]

And thats when they should of called it a day

[@markfox1545]

Should've, the contraction of should have, not should of which makes no sense whatsoever. Cretin.

[@misterpotatoheaduk]

BBC sit-com at its very best. Far better than anything they make today.

[@underneonloneliness2]

BBC are too woke to make anything decent now. We are losing our British culture. the BBC just keep sucking up to minorities all the time.

[@shamizil]

'i'll get the sandwiches, 'cause you brought the rolls.'... Epic British comedy from the sheer class of Del-Boy and Rodney!

[@no1shaker]

So well capped off by John, a perfect ending to one of the best (probably THE best) sitcom ever created. Genius and a nice touch to have Denzil start the applause as well, one of the more underrated characters but one of the most liked with a heart of gold

[@gaysy1st]

Spot on 👍

[@10Cnote]

This makes me cry every time I watch it.

[@johninrome]

Rip John Challis. I can't believe it. Thanks so much for plenty of laughs. You will be heavily missed. It is a sad day for British comedy

[@kevinjackson1275]

Got to hand it to those lads, even Boycie was proud of them.

[@jason81497]

Still makes me smile cheeres del boy and Rodders

[@Stenominator]

This is not OFAH. I mean, those are actors who have a good time, knowing that, that was last shooting of OFAH, the last episode. They are having a good time. You can see that they have joy and a litlle bit of sadness in themselves. :) Thank you guys! You were part of of one great TV show! :)

[@carlt9265]

This should have been the end for me, love how boycie swallowed his pride and was happy for his mate

[@elliotbutler9691]

The two most touching episodes of British Comedy, this episode and the final Episode of Balckadder goes fourth 😭❤️

[@jessicahoward9046]

I wasn't planning on crying today but that mention of blackadder and I'm gone

[@gaysy1st]

Oh yes, that was so sad

[@danohagan6022]

Yep, I cried. Again.

[@johnreeveswilliamson7228]

Best British comedy of all time they’ll never be another Only Fools And Horses. ❤️🇬🇧

[@peterelmer9114]

Great acting, a great scene; priceless British comedy - well about 6.2 million in fact ; just lovely ❤️

[@glensoftley193]

Fantastic, the music really appreciates the hard slog as well as the triumph, does anyone know the name of the pice of music?

[@livinginlondon6122]

What is this melody/music in the background . It’s wonderful

[@vincentcushnahan5292]

YES IT IS ❤

[@alanhaysom2816]

Still brings a tear to my eye this scene....felt like you lived their journey whilst growing up....

[@leehambleton9919]

Absolutely brilliant rising damp steptoe and son porridge were classics but only fools has got to be the best comedy ever

[@Lieveheersbeestje1962]

" This time next year , we'll be millionaires " , and they DID !!! ( the bloody T.I.T. ) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍❤❤❤ AWESOME series , thanks BBC !!!!!!!

[@DarkLordDiablos]

The laughing after the punchline looks so genuine as though it was added right before the scene was filmed with only Del being the one told.

[@bro89174]

Love this scene.. so happy for the boys

[@davidgarswood8329]

I always watch this if I need a bit of a cheer up. Always works.

[@nickmurray9151]

Absolutely, me too...

[@rand84]

Great scene. Rounded everything off great. I'll ignore the episodes after it

[@guillezorro]

What episodes after it? ;)

[@davidmalone6934]

Anyone know this music piece watch everytime with tears running down my face & lump in my throat it just hits me. My best OFAH moment

[@stephenpowell5912]

This had me greeting 😢Great memories 😢

[@LennyCole96]

My favourite scene in the whole series and that handshake between Boycie and Del was the cherry on top

[@davidscott1348]

This was my favorite episode of all time

[@IroncladInSteam4007]

I cried when I first saw this

[@dunelmite1]

If I remember, I am sure the statistic was that over half the nation tuned in to watch this. Would any other comedies on their last ever episode (as was thought in 1996) get that these days. I think not. I also watch with a hint of sadness looking at the actors who aren’t with us anymore, plus of course, John Sullivan.

[@AJ-xv7oh]

It still holds the record as most watched UK sitcom episode

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Still remember watching it that Christmas, I wasn't even born when the show started!

[@darkdestroyer8313]

that was all that was needed.

[@davidscott1348]

This was my favourite part of this Episode of OFAH

[@SML1010THAI]

Excellent 🇬🇧👍

[@Leanne2401]

I remember watching this as a kid with my parents and older brother and sister, I had to google the air date and it was 29/12/96 I was 5 almost 6 which is crazy because its such a crystal clear memory I’d have sworn I was 11/12 but that just tells you everything about Only Fools and Horses it was just one of them once in a lifetime tv programmes that holds a special place for so many people

[@worldcomicsreview354]

I was 11/12! It was like a part of my childhood was ending, but in the best possible way

[@DEC19775]

1 of the most powerful moments in TV history

[@markchampagnie9401]

Makes me very emotional this....Long live DelBOY....Stand up MILLWALL.....🇯🇲🇬🇧❤️💯

[@johnm506]

So a brilliant touching moment second only to Del and Rodney’s farewell at his and Cassandra’s wedding reception still able to make a this grown my tear up to this day.

[@beatlemaniac]

"On the slate, Mike?" "On the house, Del."

[@saawanjethwa9403]

Does anyone know what the instrumental piece is called?

[@TherymasterWidnes]

Great scene.

[@sasquatch5569]

Fantastic love it brilliant should of been the ending this is where they should of ended it

[@cartoonhead840]

I’m sure grandad Albert and mike all smiling down

[@ryanclark7962]

And trig

[@Jack-hr9xw]

And boycie

[@englishgoordie]

The best British comedy show of all time

[@pauldorman1355]

The last scene were del boy and Boyce finally shake hands what a great moment never forgotten thank you John

[@adamheeley1383]

This was just on tv, cried!!!

[@TheHowardski]

Yep, should have ended it there...beautiful..makes me teary eyes when Denzil stands and claps...

[@simontrucker3624]

Now, those are true friends, no resentment or jealousy, just happy for the Trotter's good fortune.

[@mccarthy5825]

I cant really forgive them for breaking this and busting them down again. Sure Albert had money but this IS the end of th show for me... Absolutely magic and I remember getting a tear in my eye like age 17 or something when this happened.

[@emilyfrazier8392]

a heartfelt moment

[@Vanifest24]

Still sends shivers this moment

[@ryanferguson1620]

Best moment of British tv history

[@nathanlynch9634]

I'd love to have friends like del boys.

[@uctom7364]

“On the slate Mike” “On the house Del” 🥲

[@franreilly7139]

Brings back memories should have been the last show i loved them from Ireland i was a little del boy den was 10 to 17th on and off den became a drug addict if I could go back in time i be a better person. From Ireland with love

[@david47s]

😍😍😍😍

[@andrewbirch885]

After all those years of struggling and scraping… Del and Rodney finally made it. Excellent moment. He came into the pub expecting the cold shoulder but even after all that money, he was still good old Delboy.

[@jameslong3509]

This has puzzled me for years. At 0:19, I’ve wondered if the Blonde Woman on the right was the actress who played Barmaid ‘Joycie’ in the first episode and early years? Tie in the first episode with the (then) last. Because the shot focused on her. Aged up, different hair and life changes etc can see a similarity.

[@johnnyboy3949]

James Long I hope it is. That would be nice

[@paddybpaddyb9940]

''Champagne & cream soda all round please Mike''

[@NettiGaming]

A touching end to the greatest British comedy of all time.

[@liannechristie1987]

This puts a tier in my eye every-time I watch it . The quite as they walk in then dentil clapping it’s wounderful and lovely I love it

[@markfox1545]

*tear. *quiet. *wonderful. *Denzil.

[@jamesheath7601]

RIP John Challis 😢

[@ianrob4760]

Perfect ending showing friendships for life and good and bad fortune

[@steraver]

When comedy has a heart it is truly special. That’s why this programme will be treasured.

[@j4man574]

Beautiful

[@deanhawthorn5783]

beautiful moment