# Only Fools And Horses Type: Trivia Card | Deck: British Sitcoms of the 70s & 80s | Rarity: Epic URL: https://gamifeye.com/trivia/british-sitcoms-of-the-70s-80s/only-fools-and-horses > Available languages: > - [English](https://gamifeye.com/trivia/british-sitcoms-of-the-70s-80s/only-fools-and-horses/llms.txt) > - [ไทย (Thai)](https://gamifeye.com/trivia/british-sitcoms-of-the-70s-80s/only-fools-and-horses/llms.txt?lang=th) # Only Fools And Horses Type: Trivia Card | Deck: British Sitcoms of the 70s & 80s | Rarity: Epic British sitcom created by John Sullivan about market traders Del Boy and Rodney Trotter from Peckham attempting get-rich-quick schemes. Premiered 1981 with modest viewership but became Britain's most beloved sitcom, running until 2003 across 64 episodes and 16 specials. Key facts: - 1996 Christmas special "Time On Our Hands" drew 24.3 million viewers (still-standing British sitcom record) - David Jason wasn't original choice for Del Boy (offered first to Jim Broadbent and Enn Reitel) - Lennard Pearce (Grandad) died 1984; replaced by Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert (former bank manager, began acting at 57) - Sullivan bought iconic yellow Reliant Regal van with own money when BBC refused unless series renewed - Generated over £1 billion revenue total - Set in Nelson Mandela House tower block, Peckham, South London - Character Trigger called Rodney "Dave" for two decades ## Trivia Questions Q1: What was John Sullivan's original profession before the show made him wealthy? A: Bank manager Q2: Which actor was NOT originally offered the role of Del Boy before David Jason? A: Jim Broadbent Q3: What record does the 1996 Christmas special 'Time On Our Hands' still hold? A: Longest running British sitcom episode Q4: What was Buster Merryfield's profession before joining Only Fools and Horses as Uncle Albert? A: Professional actor Q5: Why did John Sullivan create Uncle Albert instead of recasting Grandad after Lennard Pearce's death? A: The BBC demanded a new character Q6: What unusual name does Trigger consistently call Rodney throughout the series? A: Derek Q7: How did the Trotters finally strike it rich in the show? A: A successful business deal with Boycie Q8: What was ironic about how the Trotters made their fortune? A: It came from Uncle Albert's war stories Q9: What condition did the BBC set for purchasing the iconic yellow Reliant Regal van? A: The show had to run for three seasons Q10: How much revenue has Only Fools and Horses generated since its creation? A: Over £500 million Q11: At what age did Buster Merryfield begin his acting career when he joined the show? A: After retirement at 57 Q12: Which of these was NOT mentioned as one of Del Boy's failed business schemes? A: Blow-up dolls Q13: What is the name of the tower block where the Trotters live? A: Churchill House Q14: How long did the show span from start to finish? A: Two decades Q15: What was the initial reception of Only Fools and Horses when it first aired in 1981? A: Immediate critical acclaim --- Part of: [British Sitcoms of the 70s & 80s](/trivia/british-sitcoms-of-the-70s-80s) trivia deck More cards: [View all cards](/trivia/british-sitcoms-of-the-70s-80s/llms.txt)