Only Fools and Horses: The Final Christmas Specials

Synopsis

The complete soundtracks of the last eight Christmas specials – plus The Only Fools and Horses Story documentaryRunning from 1981 to 2003, Only Fools and Horses grew into Britain’s most popular sitcom, with audiences of millions and a string of award wins. In 1996, more than 24 million viewers tuned in to ‘Time on Our Hands’, setting the record as the most-watched sitcom episode in UK television history.Now you can revisit that chart-topping episode, and seven more seasonal editions, in this sensational soundtrack collection. Featured here are all the specials from 1992-2003, starring David Jason as Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney, Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert, Tessa Peake-Jones as Raquel and Gwyneth Strong as Cassandra.Take a trip back to Christmas past, as Del devises a money-spinning idea to market ‘Peckham Spring’ water; Raquel leaves Del as he returns to his old ways of drinking and gambling; caped crusaders Del and Rodney hit the town for a night out, and Cassandra suffers a miscarriage.After years of striving, the Trotters become millionaires at last – only to lose it all after investing in the Central American markets. Embarking on a booze cruise to France, they bring back more than they bargained for, in the form of illegal immigrant ‘Gary’. And in the last ever episode, with Cassandra about to give birth, the family is facing bankruptcy and eviction – but there’s a surprise in store in Uncle Albert’s will...Also included is a bonus documentary, The Only Fools and Horses Story, telling the behind-the-scenes story of the beloved show through interviews with writer John Sullivan, the cast and crew and some famous fans. Lovely jubbly!Production creditsCreated and written by John SullivanTheme songs written, composed and performed by John SullivanProduced by Gareth GwenlanDirected by Tony DowExecutive Producer: John SullivanAssociate Producer: Gail EvansRegular castDel – David JasonRodney – Nicholas LyndhurstUncle Albert – Buster MerryfieldTrigger – Roger Lloyd PackBoycie – John ChallisMickey Pearce – Patrick MurrayMarlene – Sue HoldernessDenzil – Paul BarberMike – Kenneth MacDonaldRaquel – Tessa Peake-JonesCassandra – Gwyneth StrongSid – Roy HeatherAlan Parry – Denis LillPamela Parry – Wanda VenthamDamien – Jamie Smith/Benjamin SmithOther cast includes: Robert Glenister, Tony Marshall, Robert Liddement, Mel Martin, Andrew Charleson, Derek Martin, Nick Maloney, Lyn Langridge, Bryan Brittain, Angela Bruce, Douglas Hodge, Steve Weston, Scott Marshall, Dan Clark, Fuman Dar, Sheree Murphy, Bhasker Patel, Michael Jayston, Ann Lynn, Jotham Annan, Kim Wall, Joan Hodges, Colum Convey, Daniel Hope, Jonathan Ross, James Ellis, Nasser Memarzia, David Olufemi, Nabil Elouahabi, Peter BlytheEpisode guideMother Nature’s Son (25 Dec 1992)Fatal Extraction (25 Dec 1993)Heroes and Villains (25 Dec 1996)Modern Men (27 Dec 1996)Time on Our Hands (29 December 1996)If They Could See Us Now (25 Dec 2001)Strangers on the Shore (25 Dec 2002)Sleepless in Peckham (25 Dec 2003)The Only Fools and Horses Story (20 Dec 2002)NB: The language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Some small edits have had to be made for music copyright purposesOnly Fools And Horses logo™ & © BBC 1981© 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd