Only Fools and Brotherly Forces

Love, War and Time Travel. Now thats a recipe for us to get our teeth into. For the first time we leave the works of John Sullivan and branch out into our new format and other great UK Comedies. This week we talk about how interesting this show is historically and the huge contrast in Nicholas Lydhurst's character, Gary. We also reveal how we will choose what we takle on the the pod in the coming...

In our first trip away from the lives of Delboy and Rodney we follow the Boyce family as they go on the run to rural Shropshire to evade the Driscol Brothers. This week we discuss our differing opinions on this notably different toned Only Fools Spin off and how the podcast will be evolving going forward. 

Its the premature conclusion of the fantastically underrated Only Fools prequal, Rock and Chips. Joan is dreaming of disappearing into the sunset with Freddy, but its unclear if he can put his passed behind him. Meanwhile Del finds another finger willing to carry one of his five glass engagement rings. This week we discuss how Rock and Chips has found its feet, and style and become a brilliantly e...

It's Christmas 1960 with the trotter family. Reg and Grandad are still useless while Joan works hard to bring up Rodney and bring home the bacon. Del is well and truly into his trading life and we also discover some of the origin behind his outlook on relationships. Meanwhile Freddie is out on bail and is not going to give up easily on connecting with Joan and his Son. This week we discus how the...

We've been catapulted into Early 60's London for the Only Fools Prequel to learn more about the Trotters. We see Del start his career in wheeler dealing while his fascinating and fantastically portrayed mother Joan laments her useless husband and becomes entangled with gentleman villain, Freddy the Frog. This time we discuss the very new feel of this extended Only Fools and Horses canon that has u...

This week we take a look back at the series as a whole and answer some of the classic Only Fools questions. We discuss what we consider some of the strongest and weakest episodes and hand out a couple of token awards to our favourite bit part characters.

Its the final ever episode of Only Fools and Horses. In classic fashion the Trotters are in desperate need of money and try to avoid eviction from Nelson Mandela House. Cassandras due date is drawing ever closer and Marlene has mysteriously disappeared. This week we discuss the many ingredients that make Only Fools so unique and brilliant. We are also left genuinely surprised by this fantastic and...

The Trotters are off to France to pay homage to Albert and Del decides to turn it into an earner by roping Denzil into a booze cruise. All goes pare shaped however when it turns out they have a stowaway on board. This week we talk for a surprisingly long time about another divisive episode and how Roger Lloyd Pack as Trigger steals the show. 

Five years after becoming millionaires, the Trotters find themselves back  at Nelson Mandela House potless. Rodney and Cassandra are trying to spice up their marriage while Del is trying to restore the families wealth. This week we discuss the first of the controversial "reprise" episodes with as open minds as we can manage. Listen to discover whether we were pleasantly surprised, or sadly disappo...

Dubbed as our 'False Finale', we do a special - extended and uncut episode of the podcast. We all know the storyline, so this week line up the drinks and celebrate this absolute pleasure of a journey and all those that have joined us for the ride. Expect some unnecessary tangents, tears of joy and tears of laughter. Its an episode for all the feels, its of course, Time on our Hands. 

Del has decided he's going to become a "Modern Man" and is planing a vasectomy. Meanwhile Rodney is on the search for a new job with the expectation of parenthood looming. This week we discuss how this episode provides tears of laughter and sadness in a way few other shows would ever even consider. 

Muggers are back on the estate causing trouble but Del is more concerned with his council grant application being refused. Meanwhile Rodney is dealing with being dubbed "Rooney" thanks to Del's dyslexic engraver. Fortunately the Publicans fancy dress ball is coming up to offer some well needed relief. This week we talk about how this 'trilogy' may have come in a different format and how it sets up...

Del has gotten himself a date with a lady of questionable mental fortitude and also treats us to a unique sing along that may or may not have incited a riot. This week we discuss where this episode ranks in relation to previous specials and why it could be considered one of the greats

Del is currently down the casino every night until the early hours. This results in Raquel and the omen rocking up at Cassandra and Rodneys flat to ruin the mood while they are attempting to start a family. This week we discuss the seemingly never ending Christmas we've fallen into and ponder the unanswerable question. . . .Why ask?

Rodney's lost his Mojo while Trotters Independent traders is suffering some serious cashflow issues. Perhaps Grandads old allotment-come-dumping ground will bring some aid, or possibly just more problems. This week we discuss how the inclusion of a toddler has changed Del's life, along with all the good, bad and the ugly of this extravagant episode. 

The trip of a lifetime for the Trotters is going from bad to worse, with Delboy distressing even his hardest supports by finding himself on the news in Peckham as US Public enemy number one. While in actuality, he's fighting for his life, even if he hasn't worked it out yet. This week we discuss all the action, drama and assassination attempts and finally give all our closing thoughts on this uniq...

After much pleading Rodders has agreed to let Del be his +1 To Miami. Unfortunately Del handled all the details and they've ended up in a dodgy camper-van. That becomes the least of the trotters worries when someone relieves the van of its contents including all their belongings. This week we talk about what filming on location in Miami means for the show and how it feels to have double portions o...

Rodney is left moping once again when Casandra cant join him for his surprise romantic getaway to Miami, but after celebrating his sons christening del is more than happy to take one for the team. This week we discuss what should have certainly been The Only Fools and Horses feature length film, but is instead a unique two parter for the 1991 Christmas special.

The next generation of the Trotter clan is imminent and Del can hardly keep his hair on with the excitement. Meanwhile, Rodney is convinced all this could be a bad 'omen'. This week we bring a touch of festive cheers along with some of our own individual perspectives on fatherhood/unclehood. 

Theres a gang of muggers on the loose in Peckham, will Alberts navy boxing skills be enough to keep him safe? Meanwhile Rodney is desperate to rejoin Trotters Independent Traders while also maintain his pride as a former executive. This week we discuss how fantastically Buster Merryfield takes center stage throughout this episode and tell the story of our own failed acting careers. 

Its an old school reunion and all our favourite characters are back, however, there is a mystery of who arranged this little get together. The lads might have preferred it was their old headmaster after they find out who has put it together. This week we talk about the long build up and for-shadowing to this episode and how the avid fan is rewarded with the return of Only Fools greatest Villain. 

Del once again tries his hand at music management assembling a unique duo of the pregnant Raquel, and part time dustman, full time enigma Tony Angelino. This week we discuss this hilariously simple but beautifully constructed fan favourite, and the many hat tips to previous episodes.

Del is again sticking his oar into Rodney's relationship with Cassandra  but this time he's got a cunning plan. Is it enough to steer them back in the right direction, or is it 1 step forward, 3 steps back? This week we talk the progression of (or lack of) the story arc and draw quite a few similarities to other recent episodes.

Raquel has moved into the flat and Rodneys still in the flat but out on the lash most nights. Del hatches a 'romanic night' plan for Rodney in the hope of getting him back into his own flat with Cassandra. This week we talk about a special milestone for the podcast and discuss our good and bad points of the current storylines evolution.

 Rodney may have some home troubles, but Del being the caring brother he is decides to lend him a hand. Unfortunately it may be more of a hinderance than a help. This week we conclude the Xmas special and discuss the plots serious nature and the direction it will start to take the show.