Such a comfort watch. Sums up winter Sundays, peeling carrots and putting crosses in sprouts for sunday dinner. Apple crumble, homework, Sunday blues and my dad's laughter watching this. Miss his laugh so much.
my favorite part is the beginning of the second song when he goes "no income tax, no V.A.T, no money back, no guarantee" because it describes my uncles business down to a tee.
I've actually seen a lot of various forum chats where many people thought it was Rodney singing the themes. Thing is, I can't hear it myself. To me, it sounds nothing like him. But you're certainly not alone, it's quite a common belief.
Omg! I'm very glad I'm not the only one who thought this too, and for the exact same reason that to me too, it always sounded just like Rodney's voice singing the theme. I'm surprised to know I'm not the only one who thought this! But I didn't know it was really someone else though. (i.e John Sullivan) But I'm glad I do know now. Thanks for that. :)
I hope you guys are good and still have great taste in comedy. Brings people together. Mange toi! Edit my dad was from Serbia I was brought up near Shepards bush!
John Sullivan, produced, wrote and sang this song, he wanted Chad and Dave to do it, but they were busy. Hence, John Sullivan also created and sang the song too.he's like a one man band of the show.
Yes but it was obvious at the end of that episode when Del came up with the idea of investing their money into the stock market that it was all gonna go wrong -thus leading to the events of the 2001 Christmas episode.
We can all pass comments on who is wrong and right and who it sounds like and who it doesn't but the point being is if its the opening verse or the closing one it makes each and everyone of us smile!!!!!Lets just all say!! Lovely jubley!!!
Stick a pony in me pocket I'll fetch the suitcase from the van Cause if you want the best 'uns And you don't ask questions Then brother I'm your man Where it all comes from Is a mystery It's like the changing of the seasons And the tides of the sea But heres the one thats driving me berserk Why do only fools and horses work La la lala - la la la la la (etc)
all-time British classic Only Fools and Horses I have got all the box set so funny it makes my day Legends it is a shame when they stopped it 5-star Only Fools and Horses best ever
+Liam Mahon I'm glad they stopped when they did. There's nothing worse than an amazing TV series going on well past its prime and devaluing the thing as is far more common with American TV shows. We tend to know when to stop here in the UK. Look at Fawlty Towers. 2 series, only 12 episodes ever made. Still utter classic and amazing.
This is a classic TV series, and it is one of the most popular series since it first aired in September 8, 1981. Here's the intro lyrics because these ones are a slight bit slow: *Intro lyrics* Stick a pony in me pocket I'll fetch the suitcase from the van 'Cos if you want the best 'uns, But you don't ask questions Then brother, I'm your man, Cos where it all comes from is a mystery, It's like the changin' of the seasons, And the tides of the sea But here's the one that's drivin' me beserk, Why do Only Fools and Horses work? La la la la, la la la la la la, la la la la, la la la la *fade to silence* The writers of Only Fools and Horses were John Sullivan, with the spin-off being The Green Green Grass. Ending theme is Hooky Street and the opening theme being shown above is the Only Fools and Horses Theme. Meet the cast: David Jason - Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst - Rodney Trotter, Buster Merryfield - Uncle Albert, John Challis - Boycie, Lennard Pearce - Grandad, Roger Lloyd Pack - Trigger, Kenneth MacDonald - Mike Fisher, Gwyneth Strong - Cassandra Trotter, Tessa Peake-Jones - Raquel Turner, Patrick Murray - Mickey Pearce, Sue Holderness - Marlene Boyce, Paul Barber - Denzil Tulser, Roy Heather - Sid, Denis Lill - Alan Parry, Jim Broadbent - Roy Slater, Wanda Ventham - Pamela Parry, Benjamin Smith - Damien Trotter, Douglas Hodge - Damien Trotter, Kim Clifford - Vicky the Barmaid, Gerry Cowper - Lisa, Johnnie Wade - Teddy, Robert Liddement - Damien Trotter, Kate Saunders - Sandra, R.I.P to the following names, Buster Merryfield - Aged 78 in 1999, Roger Lloyd-Pack - Aged 69 in 2014, John Challis - Aged 79 in 2021, John Sullivan - Aged 64 in 2011, Lennard Pearce- Aged 69 in 1984, Kate Saunders - Aged 62 in 2023 Del Boy's iconic catchphrases include "CUSHTY!" "AU CONTRAIRE, RODNEY!" "LOVELY JUBBLY" "YOU PLONKER!" "YOU DOZEY OL' TWONK!" "HE WHO DARES, WINS!" "DON'T BE A PLONKER ALL YOU LIKE!" "THIS TIME NEXT YEAR WE'LL BE MILLIONAIRES!" "YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE!" "SHUT UP, YOU TART!" and of course, who can forget his broken French catchphrases as well! "Pot Pourri" - Del Boy meaning: I don't believe it. Actual meaning: A dried fragrant plant "AU CONTRAIRE!" Del Boy meaning: Hang on a minute. Actual meaning: On the Contrary "BAIN MARIE" Del Boy meaning: No problem. Actual meaning: A piece of equipment used in science and cooking "BONNET DE DOUCHE" Del Boy meaning: Excellent. Actual meaning: Shower Cap "CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE" Del Boy meaning: It's all gone crazy. Actual meaning: A wine region in South Eastern France "CREME DE LA MENTHE" Del Boy meaning: The very best. Actual meaning: A sweet mint flavored alcoholic drink "FROMAGE FRAIS" Del Boy meaning: The Eureka moment. Actual meaning: A fresh curd cheese "MAIS OUI" Del Boy meaning: My pleasure. Actual meaning: Of course "MANGE TOUT" Del Boy meaning: No problem. Actual meaning: A sugar pea And finally here's the outro lyrics: We got some half-priced cracked ice Miles and miles of carpet tiles TV's Deep-freeze Them David Bowie's LPs Ball games Gold chains What's-names And at a push Some Trevor Francis tracksuits from a mush in Shepherds Bush Bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush No income tax, no V.A.T No money back, no guarantee Black or White Rich or Broke We'll cut prices at a stroke God bless Hooky Street Viva Hooky Street Long live Hooky Street C'est magnifique Hooky Street Magnifique Hooky Street Hooky Street Hooky Street *fade to end* I hope you've enjoyed the small tour about Only Fools and Horses, if you'd like to see/watch all the series, look on CZcams and type, Only Fools and Horses series. Then this will give you plentiful options of what show to watch (I recommend starting from Season 1 Episode 1 to understand it all), unfortunately, that's all I have time for in explaining, be sure to like and subscribe to my Channel... and once again, Thank you!
Southern England national anthems be like, on a serious note this was one of the shows your dad would show u when you were a kid in the South of England
Is it just me or is Only fools and horses becoming more and more popular... Certainly the younger generation seem to know about it. But when you mention fawlty towers or the two ronnies - they don't have a clue. LONG LIVE ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES!
I get I'm tracking this comment from years ago, but it really seemed like Only Fools was having a renaissance before John Sullivan passed away. Two spin offs aired, The Green Green Grass and Rock and Chips, and there was even gonna be one last finale for the series proper. A shame BBC cut production and we lost Sullivan before all this could be fully realised and we got one last swansong (though in fairness the show might have kept coming back over and over otherwise :P).
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Such a comfort watch. Sums up winter Sundays, peeling carrots and putting crosses in sprouts for sunday dinner. Apple crumble, homework, Sunday blues and my dad's laughter watching this. Miss his laugh so much.
God bless u sister, you'll see your father again no doubt, this was a beautiful comment, he would be proud of you
@@jmcc8718 100 per cent
You just unlocked so many memories with this ❤
A beautiful comment, many can relate.
my favorite part is the beginning of the second song when he goes "no income tax, no V.A.T, no money back, no guarantee" because it describes my uncles business down to a tee.
The Pilot Penguin I love that part too
Hahaha 😉
The HMRC would like to know if he's still alive.
Nothing funny about tax avoidance. Bet he doesn't mind using the public services NHS ect that he's not paying for.
@@_Super_Hans_ lol wake up how much tax do u acc think goes towards that stuff instead it goes towards boris’s new flat🤣
Was convinced’Rodney’ sang both for years growing up
I've actually seen a lot of various forum chats where many people thought it was Rodney singing the themes. Thing is, I can't hear it myself. To me, it sounds nothing like him. But you're certainly not alone, it's quite a common belief.
same hahaha
Who’s Rodney? Do you mean Dave?
RIP Roger Lloyd-Pack, you'll be missed, Trigger!
John “alright dave”
Brands Hatch it’s Rodney 😂
Ik trigger says that lol
Brands Hatch yeah I know 😂 but still it’s Rodney 😂🤣 lol
Brands Hatch and I still haven’t. Learned where Del Boy learned how to speak other languages
Everybody in Ex-Yugoslavia know who Delboy and Rodney are! I grew up watching this masterpiece.
I always thought that Rodney sings this, sounds like him. Later found out it was John Sullivan.
Same hahaha
Omg! I'm very glad I'm not the only one who thought this too, and for the exact same reason that to me too, it always sounded just like Rodney's voice singing the theme. I'm surprised to know I'm not the only one who thought this! But I didn't know it was really someone else though. (i.e John Sullivan)
But I'm glad I do know now. Thanks for that. :)
sameee
Hahahaha me too!!!
determinant18 Same!
I’m only 14 and obviously I never witnessed the prime of this show but I’m now obsessed with it!! Wish they brought it back
Bro the main two actor are 60 and ,80 years old
I enjoy this show with my dad
I’m 15 right now and 16 on 1st January next week. This show is amazing 😻 🤩 and funny I think they should done another series after 2003
@@gemmamay8401 they did a spin off with James Buckley and Kellie bright
@@nikolanikolic7195 Not to mention the fact most of the other cast are dead, as is John Sullivan the guy who wrote it.
Najveca serija svih vremena! Greatest all the time,Greatings from Bosnia,GOD BLESS HOOKY STREET!!
Slažem se 100%. Nikad je neću zaboraviti, kao i djetinstvo u Jugoslaviji u 1980im.
I hope you guys are good and still have great taste in comedy. Brings people together. Mange toi! Edit my dad was from Serbia I was brought up near Shepards bush!
My 18 year old friend thinks its cookie street
that's the most innocent thing I've ever read on the internet
Does he weigh 20 stone by any chance?
when i was a toddler i used to sing cookie street :)
trigger used to act with you severus snape lol
TBH so did I. 😂
John Sullivan, produced, wrote and sang this song, he wanted Chad and Dave to do it, but they were busy. Hence, John Sullivan also created and sang the song too.he's like a one man band of the show.
Best ever, very clever man.
Here in honour of Trevor Francis who died today, his track suits from a mush in Shepherd’s Bush!
this always sounded like Rodney to me lolz
same xD
Me too. Same droll, deadpan voice..
Me too. Same droll, deadpan voice..
RIP Trevor Francis.
Best show ever on TV, was great when they became MILLIONARRES
+Amy Morris T.I.T.
D.I.C.
Yeah without doubt the best only fools is time on our hands!!
Yes but it was obvious at the end of that episode when Del came up with the idea of investing their money into the stock market that it was all gonna go wrong -thus leading to the events of the 2001 Christmas episode.
THIS TIME NEXT YEAR WE WILL BE MILLIONAIRES
I thought it was bookie street ? Used to love watching these on Saturday night before the lottery came on
I thought it was lucky streak
Cookie
Me too!!!
Najbolja serija svih vremena!
This Show Will Never Die!!!
We can all pass comments on who is wrong and right and who it sounds like and who it doesn't but the point being is if its the opening verse or the closing one it makes each and everyone of us smile!!!!!Lets just all say!!
Lovely jubley!!!
Stick a pony in me pocket
I'll fetch the suitcase from the van
Cause if you want the best 'uns
And you don't ask questions
Then brother I'm your man
Where it all comes from
Is a mystery
It's like the changing of the seasons
And the tides of the sea
But heres the one thats driving me berserk
Why do only fools and horses work
La la lala - la la la la la (etc)
It's the greatest sitcom there ever is there ever was and ever will be.
Best British comedy of all time.
I grew up with the trotters, even now it's on all day on myTV. Every time I hear the song it reminds me of happy times.
When British comedy was *perfect*
Amen.
When people just got on with life , 🙄 happier days.
The best theme tune EVER. I’m so glad they never changed it.
Who are the 151 lunatics that disliked!
Dislikes were because it was too short!
I no , maybe they don't enjoy a good laugh.
"Minder" was also a good 'un
@@jimnewcombe7584 that’s a very good point.
Best comedy
Ashens sent me here
Thank you for the days those endless days that cheered me up immensely, thanks the most to Dave, he who dares.
Loved the show still makes smile
Best comedy show ever made
I love this show.
"well I'll have to get use to calling you Rodney then?"... "see ya later Dave"🤣🤣🤣
Like everything else about the programme, the themes are perfection
For heavens sake bbc get your act together. Start justifying the licence fee and start producing great comedies like this again!
Spot on 👏 👌 👍
BRILLIANT. This made me laugh - thank you! xx
all-time British classic Only Fools and Horses I have got all the box set so funny it makes my day Legends it is a shame when they stopped it 5-star Only Fools and Horses best ever
+Liam Mahon I'm glad they stopped when they did. There's nothing worse than an amazing TV series going on well past its prime and devaluing the thing as is far more common with American TV shows. We tend to know when to stop here in the UK. Look at Fawlty Towers. 2 series, only 12 episodes ever made. Still utter classic and amazing.
R.I.P Trigg
I love this song.... John Sullivan was one of my most favourite producers
u mean writers? john sullivan wasnt a producer
@@kobimccarthy3742 oh sorry, I meant writer. I got it wrong
@@michaelacoulthard3851 its fine i feel such a nerd for correcting rn lol
@@kobimccarthy3742 don't, honestly. It's my fault for getting it wrong. If anything, I'm glad you corrected me, so thank you.
@@michaelacoulthard3851 its ok hi 5 we are internet bffs now :)
My mother told me, on her deathbed, "Son, this show may be one of the greatest things produced by man."
Did she ever watch it
@@stevenfinch9026 someone who lives round coner round me owns the 3 wheeler van of the show.
Such a sad story. My sincerest condolences.
Evergreen show.
Watching this on Christmas Day on BBC 1!
*"fetch the suitcase from the van"*
Personally, I always thought it was, "from the bank."
Boy, how wrong was I? :p
Anybody else spotted the Trevor Francis tracksuits ? Quite a claim to fame for the man but also the times.. Ones we shan't see again surely.
Tnx for the work..:)
Anyone remember the episode where Del Boy says "we'll be billionaires someday" and poof, they are billionaires! This show is amazing and I'm only 10
LOVE IT!!!!!
brilliant. thanks for this.👍
I love this program
My uncle who passed recaly was a real life del bot
This is a classic TV series, and it is one of the most popular series since it first aired in September 8, 1981. Here's the intro lyrics because these ones are a slight bit slow:
*Intro lyrics*
Stick a pony in me pocket
I'll fetch the suitcase from the van
'Cos if you want the best 'uns,
But you don't ask questions
Then brother, I'm your man,
Cos where it all comes from is a mystery,
It's like the changin' of the seasons,
And the tides of the sea
But here's the one that's drivin' me beserk,
Why do Only Fools and Horses work?
La la la la, la la la la la la, la la la la, la la la la *fade to silence*
The writers of Only Fools and Horses were John Sullivan, with the spin-off being The Green Green Grass. Ending theme is Hooky Street and the opening theme being shown above is the Only Fools and Horses Theme.
Meet the cast:
David Jason - Del Boy,
Nicholas Lyndhurst - Rodney Trotter,
Buster Merryfield - Uncle Albert,
John Challis - Boycie,
Lennard Pearce - Grandad,
Roger Lloyd Pack - Trigger,
Kenneth MacDonald - Mike Fisher,
Gwyneth Strong - Cassandra Trotter,
Tessa Peake-Jones - Raquel Turner,
Patrick Murray - Mickey Pearce,
Sue Holderness - Marlene Boyce,
Paul Barber - Denzil Tulser,
Roy Heather - Sid,
Denis Lill - Alan Parry,
Jim Broadbent - Roy Slater,
Wanda Ventham - Pamela Parry,
Benjamin Smith - Damien Trotter,
Douglas Hodge - Damien Trotter,
Kim Clifford - Vicky the Barmaid,
Gerry Cowper - Lisa,
Johnnie Wade - Teddy,
Robert Liddement - Damien Trotter,
Kate Saunders - Sandra,
R.I.P to the following names,
Buster Merryfield - Aged 78 in 1999,
Roger Lloyd-Pack - Aged 69 in 2014,
John Challis - Aged 79 in 2021,
John Sullivan - Aged 64 in 2011,
Lennard Pearce- Aged 69 in 1984,
Kate Saunders - Aged 62 in 2023
Del Boy's iconic catchphrases include
"CUSHTY!"
"AU CONTRAIRE, RODNEY!"
"LOVELY JUBBLY"
"YOU PLONKER!"
"YOU DOZEY OL' TWONK!"
"HE WHO DARES, WINS!"
"DON'T BE A PLONKER ALL YOU LIKE!"
"THIS TIME NEXT YEAR WE'LL BE MILLIONAIRES!"
"YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE!"
"SHUT UP, YOU TART!"
and of course, who can forget his broken French catchphrases as well!
"Pot Pourri" - Del Boy meaning: I don't believe it. Actual meaning: A dried fragrant plant
"AU CONTRAIRE!" Del Boy meaning: Hang on a minute. Actual meaning: On the Contrary
"BAIN MARIE" Del Boy meaning: No problem. Actual meaning: A piece of equipment used in science and cooking
"BONNET DE DOUCHE" Del Boy meaning: Excellent. Actual meaning: Shower Cap
"CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE" Del Boy meaning: It's all gone crazy. Actual meaning: A wine region in South Eastern France
"CREME DE LA MENTHE" Del Boy meaning: The very best. Actual meaning: A sweet mint flavored alcoholic drink
"FROMAGE FRAIS" Del Boy meaning: The Eureka moment. Actual meaning: A fresh curd cheese
"MAIS OUI" Del Boy meaning: My pleasure. Actual meaning: Of course
"MANGE TOUT" Del Boy meaning: No problem. Actual meaning: A sugar pea
And finally here's the outro lyrics:
We got some half-priced cracked ice
Miles and miles of carpet tiles
TV's
Deep-freeze
Them David Bowie's LPs
Ball games
Gold chains
What's-names
And at a push
Some Trevor Francis tracksuits from a mush in Shepherds Bush
Bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush, bush
No income tax, no V.A.T
No money back, no guarantee
Black or White
Rich or Broke
We'll cut prices at a stroke
God bless Hooky Street
Viva Hooky Street
Long live Hooky Street
C'est magnifique Hooky Street
Magnifique Hooky Street
Hooky Street
Hooky Street *fade to end*
I hope you've enjoyed the small tour about Only Fools and Horses, if you'd like to see/watch all the series, look on CZcams and type, Only Fools and Horses series. Then this will give you plentiful options of what show to watch (I recommend starting from Season 1 Episode 1 to understand it all), unfortunately, that's all I have time for in explaining, be sure to like and subscribe to my Channel... and once again, Thank you!
love this programme like mad
Boycie rest in peace!
I used to go nuts and my dad if he changed channel during the end credits 🙈
Love this comedy !!!!
To explain to those who don't know "a pony" is the slang term for £25, so when the line "stick a pony in my pocket" plays he's saying "give me £25"
I hear bunny rather than pony, guess it’s his London accent.
I think it's actually 'Rich or broke', because then it rhymes with 'stroke'
I feel so nostalgic.
Brill comedy, best ever, love it lol xxxxxx
Just listening to the theme makes me 😃
Makes me sad for happier days gone by. Miss it
@@carolevans5285 I wish you happy days now too 🙂
100th subscriber!
Tbe best serial ever recorded!
Oh, the memories.... ^_^
Love it 👍👍👍
One of the greatest tv shows ever my favourite is the blow up dolls one or GARY lol
SmokinAces48 In fallout 3, theirs a vault full of clones called Gary who only say their name. Every time I heard them I laughed thinking of ofah.
Mine's either the groovy gang or batman and robin
Gotta be GARY 😂🤣😂
Another Great British show.
Stunned several years ago when I found out it wasn't Nicholas Lyndhurst singing and it still does now.
Brilliant....
Bowie and Francis are no longer with us RIP.
The best serial ever :D ..theme song,too :D
Picking up a reliant robin with my old man that’s a long journey saving this in my playlist… 😂
if you like only fools and horses you might like my new fan club it call only fool and horses club
j v p
This should have been the theme tune for The Apprentice in Britain. Or maybe a bagpipe rendition for the story of Michelle Mone and PPE Medpro.
Southern England national anthems be like, on a serious note this was one of the shows your dad would show u when you were a kid in the South of England
It's best to listen to this song whilst drinking beer
im British and you seem British and I love only fools so I memorised the whole theme
Love the theme song starting and the ending obviously love the series it was fabulous Real good laughter 💕💕🚕………………….kim🇬🇧
This is actually lyrical genius
great song
the best sitcom ever
A pony is 25 quid if you’re wondering.
Best British comedy show GOD
najjaci svih vremena :D
Adore!
Fav tune😩
For manh years I thought it was nick Lyndhurst singing these...😮
Top class
Pozzz iz Srbije bravo za Mucke!!!!! Nema boljih!!!!!
i couldn't remember the words so i was saying deep freeze and anti freeze david bowie lps' lol
The very beginning of the song before he starts singing sounds like the song "proud mary"
My favourite theme tune ever....and ....to my son's annoyance ....I know all the words! :-)
Is it just me or is Only fools and horses becoming more and more popular... Certainly the younger generation seem to know about it. But when you mention fawlty towers or the two ronnies - they don't have a clue.
LONG LIVE ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES!
Porridge was better
I get I'm tracking this comment from years ago, but it really seemed like Only Fools was having a renaissance before John Sullivan passed away. Two spin offs aired, The Green Green Grass and Rock and Chips, and there was even gonna be one last finale for the series proper. A shame BBC cut production and we lost Sullivan before all this could be fully realised and we got one last swansong (though in fairness the show might have kept coming back over and over otherwise :P).
what a great song
I like the second part the best nice sounding snare drum ,the show always ended with this
i have two favorites serial family television, from US: growing in pains and UK: only fools and horses
classic tune
for some reason when i was little i always thought it was book histry but later on found out it was hooky street
Thank you badman and robin:)
I thought it was boogie street, ooops.
'i go in The Shed!' (Xmas Special)! ❤❤❤XX!😂
This what’s keeps me going