Unbeatable wheeler dealer comedy (Only Fools and Horses)

Member Name: dangaroo

Product:	Only Fools and Horses
Date:	20/07/09 (13 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Extremely entertaining

Disadvantages: Later episodes lose some of their class

Only Fools and Horses is a legendary programme, it doesn't matter how many times I've seen the episodes (and there's not an episode that has passed me by) they still tickle me and there are some parts that I just forget how good they are.

Admittedly, I think that the older episodes are better, the first 3 or 4 series are truly hillarious and I prefer Grandad to his borther Uncle Albert.

Whilst Albert is a likeable chap, his "during the war" gets a bit boring after a while and is no competition for Grandad's sly behavior where he often pretends to be a sweet old thing but is actually as crooked as they come. Another reason that I prefer the older episodes is that the onscreen relationship between the brothers is as hillarious and stronger than in later episodes where women become involved on a permanent basis (Raquelle isn't too bad but Cassandra is really irritating)

The thing that makes this programme so funny, is it's strong line-up of supporting characters, whether it's on the market, in the pub or at auction - chancers like Mickey Pearce and Boycey, dodgy landlord Mike, thick as a plank Trigger and the loud Marlene provide plenty of funny material.

On top of this there are a lot of characters who come in for an episode based around the storyline and do a cracking job from Indian con man Vimmal Malik, angry husband Tommy MacKay and numerous other angry people who are on the end of Del's dodgy business dealings.

Combining slapstick, sharp wit, banter, ducking and diving - this is a fantastic comedy that has become a true classic. Overall, I did prefer the Ray Butt/Martin Shardlow/Susan Belbin and Mandie Fletcher directed episodes to those of Tony Dow.

Summary: Great