What a Plonker (Only Fools and Horses)

Member Name: bhayanid

Product:	Only Fools and Horses
Date:	07/07/09 (36 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Very Funny, Excellent Characters

Disadvantages: None

Now they just dont make comedies like this anymore. There was a time when Britain had great comedies, however now there is slapstick rubbish on and the best example of this is the green green grass which amusingly enough is written by the same guy that writes this genious show.

Also Sullivan is currently creating a new show which will be based on the Only Fools and Horses characters when they are teenagers, and if it is anything like the slapstick shows then it really will be a tragedy instead of a tribute.

So this show is about a wheelerdealer called Delboy, played excellently by David Jason and his dopey brother Rodney, played by Nicholes Lyndhurst. We follow their life living in Peckham and see how they make ends meat from selling dodgy goods and just the general mischief they get up to.

The supporting cast is all excellent and each character has their own traits right through from the main characters to Denzel the Lorry Driver or Boycie with his infectious laugh. This show has everything and is not just comedy. It does put a funny spin on everything but tackles many serious issues, which is what comedies these days are lacking. The acting is excellent but it is the main guys that carry the show. As proved with the spin off on Boycie's character, you just cant run a show on a side character unless their is a lot of meaning and great writing which was not apparant in this spinoff.

The show ran for many many years, and after the show was completed, there were three one off christmas specials shown for three years running. These were OK but did ruin the great happy ending that the shows finale included, and were a bit pointless. Overall this is a top comedy that probably wont be matched, but will never be forgotten.

Summary: They just arent this good anymore...