Comic Relief special
"Comic Relief special" | |
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Only Fools and Horses episode | |
Written by | John Sullivan |
Original air date | 14 March 1997 (1997-03-14) |
Running time | 6 minutes and 40 seconds |
List of episodes |
The "Comic Relief special" was a sketch of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, recorded as part of the 1997 Comic Relief appeal. It was first screened on 14 March 1997. It was chronologically set before the 1996 Christmas trilogy. This special sketch was Buster Merryfield's final appearance as Uncle Albert as he died not long after.
Synopsis
Sitting around the breakfast table in their flat, Rodney laments that he can't afford a holiday, whilst Del Boy considers signing Damien up for a modelling agency. Albert then suggests that they should be thankful for what they have. Though they are expecting another "During the war..." anecdote, Albert instead mentions the plight of the people of Africa. The show has subtle references to Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason's other well-known shows, Goodnight Sweetheart and A Touch of Frost, respectively. It ends with an appeal for donations from Del and Rodney.
Episode cast
Actor | Role |
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David Jason | Derek Trotter |
Nicholas Lyndhurst | Rodney Trotter |
Buster Merryfield | Albert Trotter |
Tessa Peake-Jones | Raquel Turner |
Jamie Smith | Damien Trotter |
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