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Only Fools and Horses: The Final Christmas Specials

byJohn Sullivan, David Jason (Read by), Nicholas Lyndhurst (Read by), Buster Merryfield (Read by), Full Cast (Read by)

8 Classic TV Soundtracks

The complete soundtracks of the last eight Christmas specials – plus The Only Fools and Horses Story

For 22 years between 1981 and 2003, Only Fools and Horses was the nation’s favourite sitcom, and the show’s Christmas specials were must-see appointment TV. Millions tuned in to watch the Trotters’ festive escapades, with the 1996 special ‘Time on Our Hands’ attracting a record audience of 24.3 million viewers – making it the most-watched programme in television history.

Now you can revisit that chart-topping episode, and seven more seasonal editions, in this sensational soundtrack collection. Featured here are all the specials from 1992-2003, starring David Jason as Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney, Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert, Tessa Peake-Jones as Raquel and Gwyneth Strong as Cassandra. Take a trip back to Christmas past, as Del devises a money-spinning idea to market ‘Peckham Spring’ water; Raquel leaves Del as he returns to his old ways of drinking and gambling; caped crusaders Del and Rodney hit the town for a night out, and Cassandra suffers a miscarriage.

After years of striving, the Trotters become millionaires at last – only to lose it all after investing in the Central American markets. Embarking on a booze cruise to France, they bring back more than they bargained for, in the form of illegal immigrant ‘Gary’. And in the last ever episode, with Cassandra about to give birth, the family is facing bankruptcy and eviction – but there’s a surprise in store in Uncle Albert’s will...

Also included is a bonus documentary, The Only Fools and Horses Story, telling the behind-the-scenes story of the beloved show through interviews with writer John Sullivan, the cast and famous fans. Lovely jubbly!

NB: The language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Some small edits have had to be made for music copyright purposes

Production credits

Created and written by John Sullivan
Theme song written, composed and lyrics performed by John Sullivan
Produced by Gareth Gwenlan
Directed by Tony Dow
Edited by Chris Wadsworth and John Jarvis,
Production Designers: Donal Woods, Charmian Adams and David Hitchcock
Executive Producer: John Sullivan
Associate Producer: Gail Evans

Cast
Del – David Jason
Rodney – Nicholas Lyndhurst
Uncle Albert – Buster Merryfield
Trigger – Roger Lloyd Pack
Boycie – John Challis
Mickey Pearce – Patrick Murray
Marlene – Sue Holderness
Denzil – Paul Barber
Mike – Kenneth MacDonald
Raquel – Tessa Peake-Jones
Cassandra – Gwyneth Strong
Sid – Roy Heather
Alan Parry – Denis Lill
Pamela Parry – Wanda Ventham
Damien – Jamie Smith/Benjamin Smith

Episode guide
First broadcast on BBC One on the following dates:

Mother Nature’s Son (25 December 1992)
Fatal Extraction (25 December 1993)
Heroes and Villains (25 December 1996)
Modern Men (27 December 1996)
Time on Our Hands (29 December 1996)
If They Could See Us Now (25 December 2001)
Strangers on the Shore (25 December 2002)
Sleepless in Peckham (25 December 2003)

The Only Fools and Horses Story (20 December 2002)

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About John Sullivan

John Sullivan was best known as the creator of the hugely popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Regularly voted Britain's favourite sitcom, the show ran for ten years between 1981 and 1991, including several Christmas specials. Five years later, another Christmas special was broadcast. It was intended to be the last ever episode, but garnered an audience of 24 million viewers, so occasional follow-ups were shown from 2001. Sullivan also wrote a spin-off series, The Green Green Grass, and a prequel, Rock and Chips. Described as 'the Dickens of his generation', Sullivan was also responsible for the creation of the hit BBC TV sitcoms Citizen Smith and Just Good Friends. In 2005, he was appointed an OBE for services to drama. He died in 2011.
Details
  • Imprint: BBC Digital Audio
  • ISBN: 9781787538160
  • Length: 620 minutes
  • Price: £16.00