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Trigger only says Rodney 3 times throughout the whole Of OFAH.
Once in 'Three Men A Woman And A Baby',
and twice in 'Homesick'.
In the episode "It Never Rains" they went on Holiday to Spain but in reality they filmed all the beach scenes in Bournemouth UK! Boycie's real name is Aubrey, which is revealed in the episode "In Sickness And Wealth" in Series 6. Only Fools and Horses' has been sold all around the world and as been changed into different languages. In Holland they made their own version of OFAH called 'Wat Schuift't' which means 'What's it Worth'. Phillip Pope who played Triggers friend the singing dustman 'Tony Angelino' in the episode 'Stage Fright' is one of the UK's top theme tune writers. The "Chicken Song" for the show 'Spitting Image' was wrtten by him. In The episode "Royal Flush" Rodney was seen taking Victoria to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, but in fact it was filmed in Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire. Strangers on the Shore: The working title was "We can do it Bruv" before it was later changed to Strangers on the Shore. All of Del boys jewellery is fake apart from his necklace with the letter D on. The jewellery had to be replaced between series as the gold paint rubbed off! The British Royal Family have requested broadcasts of the Christmas specials in the past. The Queen Mother was believed to be a great fan of the show. Nelson Mandella House is actually Harlech Tower in Park Road East, Acton, London. Since the last time it was filmed in 1996 the towers have been cleaned up and given a new coat of paint. From 1988 they then used Whitemead House, Duckmore Road, Bristol. [ Picture ] Five actors have played the part of Damien Trotter. Miami Twice cost £2 million British Pounds to make. Only Fools and Horses was nearly axed after the first series due to poor viewing figures, however, it had a tremendous response when further series were shown. The very first episode of OFAH was shown on Tuesday 8th September 1981 at 8:30pm. It attracted 9.2 million viewers. A staggering 24.3 million viewers watched the last episode on 29th December 1996. Only Fools and Horses was originally going to be called 'Readies' or Big Brother, but write John Sullivan wanted it to have a longer title. The part of Del was originally offered to Jim Broadbent, Enn Reitel, Robin Nedwell and Billy Murray. David Jason won through in the end. The chandelier used in 'A Touch Of Glass' cost £6,000. David and Nicholas were told that if they laughed, they would of been fired, as the series would have gone out the window because the BBC will only broadcast 6 episodes and that was the 6th. David almost burst out laughing but they cut it from the scene! Antony Hopkins is one of the show's biggest fans. He had a part written for him in 1989. But had to pull out for Silence of the Lambs. In Hero's and Villain's, the Trotters van breaks down in what was supposed to be Peckham High Street. In fact it was really the Broadmead Shopping Precinct in Bristol. There is a Real Nags Head pub in Peckham, in Camberwell Road. In The episode "Royal Flush" Rodney was seen taking Victoria to the theatre which was said to be the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, but in fact it was filmed in the Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire In the episode "It Never Rains" they went on Holiday to Spain.........but in reality they never did! as they filmed all the beach scenes in sunny Bournemouth. Writer John Sullivan used to be a 'Scene Mover' at the BBC before he made is name by writing the comedy series 'Citizen Smith' Sue Holderness who plays Marlene also appeared in 'Dear John' another John Sullivan Series at the same time! One of the original Van's used in the show can be seen at 'Cars of the Stars Museum' at Keswick. Peter Nelson who owns the museum brought the van for £995. Phillip Pope who played Tony Angelino' is one of the UK's top Theme Tune writers. Uncle Albert's drink was never really rum, it was only Coca-Cola and Water. |
