Where it all started! (Only Fools And Horses - The Complete Series 1 (DVD))

Member Name: dangaroo

Product:	Only Fools And Horses - The Complete Series 1 (DVD)
Date:	21/05/09 (20 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Grandad! great storylines and chemistry between the cast

Disadvantages: Footage a bit ropey but it's to be expected

The first series of Only Fools and Horses is a cracking addition to anybody's collection, there are numerous reasons why the earlier seasons are far better than the older ones, least not because Leonard Pierce as grandad is much more flexible than his onscreen brother Uncle Albert. Grandad is a "soppy old git" but at the same time wily and quite similar to Del Boy, his voice is legendary and the character is not limited to saying "During the war" like Buster Merryfield's.

The first series quickly introduces us to all of The Trotters close friends and the schemes that the two come up with ensure that each episode is a gem. Whether it's Rodney heading for Hong Kong, selling a dodgy car to an Australian, trying to rip off some Indian gangsters, the brothers hitting the West End or my personal favourite "A Slow Bus to Chingford" where Del sets up a tour company - this series holds a special place in my heart!

There are some hilarious moments, made up of the onscreen chemistry between the characters, the witty one-liners, the situations, Del's attempts at complicating his speech and a few moments of physical comedy, it's easy to see why the show went down in history. This seems to be a very under-rated start to Only Fools and Horses and I urge you to watch it!

Summary: Hillarious