Why You Should Watch: Only Fools And Horses

[@IsaacWhittakerDakin]

Quite possibly the most iconic British sitcom ever, alongside Blackadder.

[@tardistime6857]

I have a cunning plan my Lord

[@tylerbolton475]

I grew up with this show, which I now can call my biggest comfort show. How a show can put a smile on your face when you are in the worst of moods I do not know but this show is just hands down the best comedy the UK has ever seen. The most relatable characters making jokes that you can watch and will have heard time and time again, yet you will still laugh the exact same way as you did the first time. Which is exactly why no comedy will ever come close to Only Fools.

[@batmanmartin496]

Could not agree more, everything you say is spot on!

[@trinaq]

Thanks so much for this recommendation! I grew up on this show, so I can thank my parents for having excellent taste in TV!

[@samharrison5058]

Yeah please do individual reviews for each series of Only Fools and the specials as well.

[@joer.g8568]

Review each series. Great idea!

[@fintytin5771]

"Roger Moore drank one in Live And Let Die" "I wouldn't put anything past her !!"

[@BigGwenStrikesAgain]

I really enjoy the moments where del is treated like a spectre to other characters, when someone's trying to exist and in the distance the van will drive past and they have to double take

[@nigelkirk9294]

Hi Alex, first of all many thanks for this excellent review of Only Fools, which is very much appreciated. Like you, this is my all time fave situation comedy series and i couldn't agree more with what you have said. Doctor Who and in particular the Hinchcliffe/Holmes era & Only Fools are my all time fave shows. With regards to fave episode i would have to say personally i have joint favourites with "To Hull and Back" and "Jolly Boys Outing" taking that position. Overall, i would also have to say series 6 is the strongest with particular high praise for "Danger UXD" and "The Unlucky Winner Is ..." if had to choose. Only Fools even had a cameo appearance of course by the much missed and loved Nicholas Courtney who we all adore as the Brig! Please, please do some individual reviews of each episode, i would love to hear your thoughts. You speak with an articulate manner from the heart and i truly enjoy your channel always.

[@GBVGBVGBVGBV]

Must shout out my Dad who passed away last year, he loved OFAH & watched it frequently on Gold. His favourite was Miami Twice. My sister recently took my mum to London to see the show, both said it was awesome 👌

[@Phoenix-bi9bn]

The genius of this show is not only every joke lands and every character is real, but John knows how to control you. You think what he wants you to think and the twists are real every time. As great as the acting is, it's all about how great the script is

[@lewisfrisby5673]

I love only fools and horses I got into it in 2020 when i bought my dad the complete set for his birthday also there was a spin off done in like 2002 - 2007 called green green grass where Marline boice and tiler move to a farm in Hertfordshire to get away from the Driscoll brothers highly recommend

[@samharrison5058]

Jolly Boys outing is my favourite episode of Only Fools and Horses as well. It’s just so funny. I agree Series 6 is my favourite series as well probably followed by Series 7 and then Series 5.

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

I love OFAH. One of the best shows of all time. It's funny i just watched your Why You Should Watch: Goodnight Sweetheart the other day, another of my favorite sitcoms of all time, and i thought "he should do one on Only Fools too." So thanks for this. As for my favorite episode, i'm gonna cheat and say Miami Twice. I know it's technically 2 episodes but it's still one story.

[@nicktallon5263]

I used to hate Diamonds are for Heather, it's not that funny, but now I really like it, it see's Del Boy in a different light. l'd like to hear the 4 episodes you don't like...I bet Royal Flush is one of them.

[@harold5337]

Because it’s absolutely hilarious. One of the best shows ever, and one of the best things to come out of Britain. It sort of reminds me of Ed Edd n Eddy with three guys trying to make it big, and always go wrong. Very sad to hear about John Challis passing, he was a legend.

[@sipope70]

In the mis-carriage episode when in the hospital after Rodney and Cass talk and Del breaks down the audience is in tears. Then Del knocks out that lout in AnE for shouting at the nurses has you in stitches. Brilliant writing

[@tylerbolton475]

An under rated special is ‘A Royal Flush’ some of the jokes in that 😂😂 ‘Ready when you are John.’ ‘Do you mean Pull.’ ‘Oh sorry Paul in your own time my son’ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ‘And what are sirs pleasures’ ‘Well, birds and curry I suppose’

[@GamerWho]

My favourite probably is the episode with the blow-up dolls. I also quite liked the spin offs. Green Green Grass was an okay sitcom but Rock and Chips was just getting good when John Sullivan passed away. Seeing young Del was great. Wish we could have had a few more episodes.

[@thebigbear402]

Another thing i think is cool about OFAH is john challis who’s boycie is also in doctor who he plays scorby in the seeds of doom

[@AliciaFytche]

I'd definitely love to see reviews or rankings for these!

[@GBVGBVGBVGBV]

Hi Wingy. Would enjoy more only fools content, reviews & ranking vids are the best. My fave series episodes are the one where Rodney dates a police woman, where Boycie cheats at cards & the exploding dolls. Sorry can't remember the titles, not seen them in ages. Will definitely do a rewatch now though after your video.

[@adrianburroughs1780]

Loved your review and of course we would love to hear your reviews of various only fools and horses series and specials, not many people do comedy reviews so would love to see this awesome show get reviewed. My favourite is Yuppy Love everyone about that episode has me in stitches and some of best moments of all time are in that episode

[@batmanmartin496]

The greatest comedy series Ever!

[@louiswright8282]

2 words to say why you should watch this masterpiece of a show: Bar Gravity

[@FistOfFiori]

Great timing since the BBC did a poll on people's favourite ever BBC shows (for the centenary this year), with Doctor Who finishing second only to Only Fools and Horses!

[@kilobravo3533]

Wow didn't even know they did a poll and they're 2 of the most iconic British shows and both great.

[@GBVGBVGBVGBV]

Wow. My favourite 2 shows of all time 👍

[@theoriginalbeing133]

Reviewing each series and the specials. Yep totally up for that!

[@bradleywillard2361]

“Nice and cool, son. Nice and cool, you know what I mean.”

[@tardistime6857]

Alright Dave

[@paulkelly1726]

My favourite is class of 62 and when I am ill its only fools and horses I go and watch

[@tardistime6857]

I recommend rock and chips too

[@roguebritgravy1]

Favourite episode is the one where Del and co. Are involved in a supermarket robbery and Del makes a decent Sherlock Holmes. I forget the name right now but but always like that one. What are your thoughts on the spin offs such as The Green Green Grass and the prequel Rock and Chips? Please do more Only Fools videos.

[@batmanmartin496]

Remember that episode but not the name. Got that damned elusive Sh..ad..ow in it and Dixon of Kualalumpar

[@batmanmartin496]

The Longest Night is name of the episode

[@roguebritgravy1]

@@batmanmartin496 ah thank you! I was thinking it was something like The Great Patsy (a nod to The Great Gatsby) given how the episode goes on. Don't know why I thought that 🤣

[@stevenbaxter9099]

The thing I like about only fools and horses is that they are normal and sometimes ugly people. Not every one is a super model with great skin and perfect teeth it makes it more realistic.

[@lewisdevlin4163]

Great video Alex mate well done have you seen the musical of fools and horses? I’m kinda interested in having a look at it

[@stephenchatterley3583]

I'm up for a review of each series of only fools. I'd love you to do a "why you should watch" The Royle Family too - providing of course you actually enjoyed that particular show. That to me is another show that still makes me laugh to this day even though I know whats coming.

[@kilobravo3533]

Yeah thats another great British comedy

[@somefingproductions2407]

Just watched The Jolly Boys' Outing yesterday, though my favourite ep is Time On Our Hands.

[@MrPHILDABASS]

A staple growing up. I think the first episode I saw was Yellow Peril. I think I’d have to agree that Jolly Boys Outing is the best but my wife who had never seen the show reacted most strongly to Little Problems. Yes please to more Only Fools stuff!

[@tardistime6857]

The misscrage episode still breaks my heart

[@theoconstantinou2839]

I’m retrospect the finale series is great once we realise Albert was looking out for them after all it’s beautiful. What is your opinions on Rock&Chips ? Ps I always thought David Jason would have made a brilliant Doctor(Who)

[@kilobravo3533]

Has too be up there as one of the most iconic British shows its just timeless and yeah I think a run down on each series like you did with Doctor Who would be great. Also what are your thoughts on The Royle Family, The Office UK/US, Mr Bean and Friday Night Dinner as they would be good for the "Why You Should Watch" series, that's if you like them though.

[@drwhotvwam]

yes, please do a review

[@debbierussell1495]

Would love to hear reviews of Only Fools. 👍

[@batmanmartin496]

Best episodes ....so hard to choose. The Russians are coming. Friday the Fourteenth. Yuppie love. Chain gang. Class of 62. Jolly boys outing. Healthy competition. May the force be with you. It's only Rock n Roll.

[@danielwright3791]

Would love some more only fools content, whether that be underappreciated episodes, series reviews etc. The one I find myself rewatching the most is Friday the 14th from series three 😂

[@WingyMedia]

Really? I don't mind that one but I feel like the ending is a bit weak

[@danielwright3791]

@@WingyMedia I can definitely understand that, I just think it's filled with so many funny moments in that little cottage and while the end is slightly strange, you get that wittiness from Del that's often massively overshadowed by his foolishness, bit like in the one a few eps later when he gets immunity from prosecution, top stuff 😂

[@GBVGBVGBVGBV]

@@WingyMedia I actually like the end. Shows how quickly Del overcame the fear, replaced by the thought of easy money to be made.

[@evanmarney4621]

My favourite episode is Miami Twice

[@tandapanda7222]

I'm probably the only Brit who hasn't even seen a single clip of it

[@tardistime6857]

Pekham springs is a favourite of mine

[@oliverraven]

Same here. I had to look up the proper title of that episode though.

[@tardistime6857]

GARY!!!!!

[@craigtucker9441]

Review each episode and series

[@scottishdavros]

i have seen a few episodes but i have never seen the series in its entirety.

[@r4h4al]

To correct what car it is wow you must be obsessed with this show. Anyway, sounds like something I should watch.

[@matthewbolitho-jones]

I like Only Fools and Horses

[@markbunn4376]

Would agree with the vast majority of this Wingy. The first series is ok, "Slow Bus to Chingford" & "The Russians are Coming" are the best episodes. Agree series 2 and series 3 are not that great apart from a "Losing Street", and a "Touch of Glass". Series 3 is poor, "Homesick" contains a joke in very poor taste about sexual assault , and "Wanted" is again in very poor taste and not funny at all. Only "Healthy Competition" and Granddad's now famous line about a Wendy house save series 3. Would agree series 6 the 1st of the longer episode series are superb. "Jolly's Boy Outing" is the best special, I would say the best of the longer episodes would be "Chain Gang" and the best of the regular length episodes "The Longest Night" from Series 5. Also would love to see to you review each season that would be "cushty"!!

[@oliverraven]

Wingy, if you're gonna be picky about the difference between a Reliant Robin and a Reliant Regal, then I'm gonna get fussy about the misuse of "hysterical" when you actually mean "hilarious". The iconic moments are *hilarious* but your reaction to them was *hysterical*. They're not synonyms. Anyway, decent show, not my favourite; superfans tend to be bores. It's part of the British cultural landscape like Doctor Who though, so I wouldn't want it to be off anyone's radar completely. When I was a kid all the new episodes had Uncle Albert in so any occasional repeat from series 1-3 would catch me off guard with Grandad being there instead. As for a top episode? Well, Mother Nature's Son springs to mind.

[@thomasstevens2746]

Don't hate me lol I haven't watched it

[@tardistime6857]

I knew you was cheating boycey Oh yeah how ? Because that wasn’t the hand I dealt you

[@doctorjohnsmithchloecharlo6711]

Yay I'm early