Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13809 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-04-07
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 132 minutes

Special Features
Extended interview with David Jason
Extended interview with Nicholas Lyndhurst
Scene Selection

Dolby Digital Stereo
16:9
Subtitles: English SDH

Synopsis
It's been emotional. It's been gripping. But most of all it's been completely hilarious. 21 years after first appearing on our screens, audiences (which reached 24 million) are still devoted to the antics of Del and Rodney and their muckers. But what is it about this Peckham posse that makes their marketplace wheelings and dealings so endearing to generations? Who would know better than the show's writer and the cast?

For the first time ever John Sullivan, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and the real faces behind Boycie, Trigger, Raquel, Cassandra and the gang reveal the secrets behind the success of this huge comedy hit. On location at 127 Nelson Mandela House and at the Nag's Head, we discover the behind-the-scenes stories, the stars reveal their own favourite memories and we learn just how they went about making us love Britain's biggest plonkers.

From the Back Cover
It's been emotional. It's been gripping. But most of all it's been completely hilarious. 21 years after first appearing on our screens, audiences (which have reached 24 million) are still devoted to the antics of Del and Rodney and their muckers. But what is it about this Peckham posse that makes their marketplace wheelings and dealings so endearing to generations?

Who would know better than the show's writer and the cast..? For the first time ever John Sullivan, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and the real faces behind Boycie, Trigger, Raquel, Cassandra and the gang reveal the secrets behind the success of this huge comedy hit.

On location at 127 Nelson Mandela House and at the Nag's Head, we discover the behind-the-scenes stories, the stars reveal their own favourite memories and we learn just how they went about making us love Britain's biggest plonkers.

Customer Reviews

Only Fools and Horses for courses....
I, along with millions of others around the world am a OFAH fanatic. So, when this DVD first came out, I thought GREAT, a chance to see some out takes, behind the scenes on the sets and some great interviews. Well, that is why I am giving this a 3 star and not any lower, as the interviews with creator David Sullivan, leads David Jason and Nick Lindhurst, not forgetting the rest of the cast, were good (great border line), but shame they couldnt allocate another hour (surely there is more to say for a show that has run for over 20 years) with more stories, include out takes. Don't get me wrong, this is a good DVD, but wish it was GREAT.

only the story
Owning almost all the OFAH episodes and greatly missing any extra's this seemed the best buy.

Unfortunately the dvd doesn't live up to my expectations (my fault probably) and could have been a book instead of a dvd. I was hoping for out takes, behind the scenes footage, information on the locations and much more but all you get are interviews. Interesting but very dry (Nicholas Lyndhurst being the most enjoyable)

If you really want to know more about OFAH I suggest you visit the BBC site or any of the numerous fan sites. You can also buy the books "The complete A-Z of OFAH" or "The bilbe of Peckam". All of them much more interesting, funny and informative than this dvd.

I watched the dvd once and I guess it will be sitting on the shelf only to complete my collection.

Take a closer look...
While the individual releases of the Christmas specials and the series have been excellent in terms of the content of their main features, there has been something lacking. With the exception of Strangers on the Shore which received a photo gallery (not really a reason to jump for joy), most of the Only Fools and Horses DVDs have been disappointing in terms of extra features.

This is why I rate this disc so highly. It provides an interview with the stars into what made the show great. They share some of their favourite moments and provide a unique (literally) insight into this most beloved of British sitcoms. If you want to know more about this great British institution, you can't argue with the price, so definitely consider this as a worthwhile purchase and a worthy addition to your collection.