You plonker! (Only Fools and Horses)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Only Fools and Horses
Date:	07/08/09 (35 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: very good scripts

Disadvantages: dated

This is one of those programme that you cannot fail to enjoy. Anyone who says they don't like it or don't get it is probably lying or a right old bore with no taste!

What is it about?

The show focuses on the mishaps of two brothers, Del Boy and Rodney Trotter, who are always struggling for money and trying to make a fast buck. Del usually ropes Rodney into his schemes and they end up with egg on their faces. Along the way, the duo will involve their girlfriends, Cassandra and Raquel and sometimes the hapless bunch of loser types who they mingle with down at the pub.

Cast:

David Jason plays Del to a tee, he comes across as a loveable rogue. The sort of man you would want as an uncle. He always has crazy ideas, but his heart is in the right place. Jason has the knack of impeccable comic timing which makes him such a joy to watch. Nicholas Lyndhurst plays Rodney, slightly goofy, yet adorable, as he blunders his way along with that hangdog expression.

The brothers have an Uncle Albert, who is played with understated charm by the late Buster Merryfield. He is a bumbling fool and plays his role with sincerity and professionalism.

One of my favourite characters is Trigger, who is as thick as you like. well meaning, but so very dense. Roger Lloyd Pack does a sterling job of making him so slow and useless!

Storylines:

Usually revolve around money or lack of it. Somehow, the stories never get boring though, as their antics are offset with the development of their relationships with the girlfriends, which can often be touching and sometimes bring a tear to the eye.

Locations:

Based mainly in Peckham, in their flat. The stories have ventured abroad for feature length episodes, including various 'holiday' episodes.

Still Going?

The show has been wrapped up now, though it wouldn't surprise me if they ever came back and made another Christmas special. It is particularly good to watch at that time of year. The show might have dated a little, but it is heartwarming and always very funny.

Summary: super