Only Fools and Horses TO HULL AND BACK Reaction!
Added 2023-10-02 16:00:05 +0000 UTCOFAH The Movie? It was a good one!
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@20 min,I'm glad to hear that cos I've been calling you "bruv" here and there for a while now....👀🤷♂️👌😂💜
Adam Hale
2025-03-11 08:55:30 +0000 UTCMy favourite ever episode. Good to see you react to it. I feel a few jokes went over your head but that’s only to be expected 👍
Ominous
2025-02-18 02:36:26 +0000 UTCMy favorite special - superb
Justyn
2025-02-16 22:54:36 +0000 UTCJim broadbent said himself its the one character he played that hes most remembered for played it to perfection👌
Theloyalmuppet
2024-09-03 21:56:57 +0000 UTCAjax are a football (soccer) team in Amsterdam
Oliver Chapman
2024-04-25 16:27:31 +0000 UTCIt was a registered blind person.
CraigRed
2023-12-20 18:58:59 +0000 UTCThe reason this feels more like a movie (other than the absent laughter track) is that it was filmed entirely on FILM - instead of the usual studio cameras. You can see how much better the flat and Nag's Head look as a result.
Rob Walters
2023-10-09 15:01:33 +0000 UTCYou've probably been told this a hundred times by now but Rodney is in the new Frasier reboot on Paramount+
Jason Bonner
2023-10-08 11:42:37 +0000 UTCYou completely missed the imogen joke. That was the girl kissing the guy in the pub. That was the girl that rodney was just about to break up with.
Andy Waller
2023-10-07 23:10:31 +0000 UTCShould watch Rock&Chips, it’s about Del Boy as a teenager and Jay from the inbetweeners is Del, Neil is in there too
Lewis
2023-10-06 19:34:17 +0000 UTCI feel uncomfortable watching that ending! no matter how many times I see it I just can't get used to it
sean
2023-10-05 19:21:51 +0000 UTCI was going off the wiki page so if that's wrong then I'm wrong.
Chris C
2023-10-05 14:51:53 +0000 UTCI think "A Royal Flush" was another one (could be wrong, but sure that was all shot on film), the black sheep of all OFAH episodes IMO, but - as ever - no spoilers here.
Phil Robinson
2023-10-05 14:38:43 +0000 UTCI never thought Only Fools would travel so well to the US due to the language barrier but you are picking it up surprisingly well. I you love OFAH then you must add 'Minder' to your list of reactions. Its a classic comedy drama from the same era and like Del Boy the main character Arthur Daley will soon become your favourite British TV icon.
Jason Bonner
2023-10-05 11:42:08 +0000 UTCNever seen this is one its always just kind of bypassed me. Not sure I like the film look to it, apparently this was 1 of only 2 episodes shot on film instead of video the other being Miami Twice part 2.
Chris C
2023-10-04 19:25:29 +0000 UTC@David, I'm gonna chime in and answer this too if you don't mind. Father Ted, IT Crowd, The Fast Show, Black Books are a few of my all-time favourite comedies. Plebs I am brand new to, but really enjoying.
Steve Read
2023-10-03 16:43:14 +0000 UTCI never noticed that before, haha
Steve Read
2023-10-03 16:39:50 +0000 UTCLove this, I actually remember watching it when it came out Christmas '85! It is as good now as it was then!!
Matt Wells
2023-10-03 13:45:10 +0000 UTCMy favourite bit is Denzil telling Del he promised Corine, he'd stop drinking, stop gambling, and stop seeing Del, then a few seconds later he tells Rodney he see's Del everywhere - in the betting shop and the pub! Denzil's a great character, luck never seems to go his way.
Adi Hughes
2023-10-03 11:41:32 +0000 UTCif you visit the Uk you’ll have to visit Yorkshire (Gods country), Leeds own the west, Hull own the East, Sheffield own the south and York own the North, all top cities in my opinion!!
Jackkk
2023-10-03 10:05:55 +0000 UTCI’m from Hull! We all drink yorkshire tea here, none of that pg tips rubbish!
Jackkk
2023-10-03 10:00:53 +0000 UTCOut of interest, what are your favourite UK TV comedy shows that you do find funny?
BigChanChan
2023-10-03 06:43:34 +0000 UTCYep definitely. Man Down is my all time favourite UK TV comedy show.
BigChanChan
2023-10-03 06:42:44 +0000 UTChello fellow Leeds dweller!
Silly Uncle Andy Farmer
2023-10-03 00:04:55 +0000 UTCI live in Leeds, West Yorkshire, its about an hour's drive from Hull. Keep up the great work and I'm so happy Queen Boomer and Princess Boomer are doing well.
Little Jimmy
2023-10-02 22:38:00 +0000 UTCBest thing about only fools is it's mix of drama and comedy. it doesn't try too hard to be funny because it doesn't need to. The characters and storylines are always amazing every episode
Dale M
2023-10-02 22:25:33 +0000 UTCI don't find benidorm, plebs or a man down that funny at all. I don't even watch them. Comedy is subjective mate
Dale M
2023-10-02 22:22:26 +0000 UTCJolly boys outing, miami twice and a royal flush and Rodney come home and of course time on our hands. All my favourite episodes including this one ☺️
Dale M
2023-10-02 22:19:44 +0000 UTCThe first of the proper OFAH Christmas specials which became a British Christmas tradition. The best ones are Jolly Boys outing & Mother Nature's Son but you've got lots of iconic episodes before you get to those.
Neal Murdoch
2023-10-02 21:36:35 +0000 UTCLove this reaction some good episodes coming up then there isn’t one that I think is bad
Mark Parker
2023-10-02 21:18:55 +0000 UTCI live in Grimsby (the town which was mentioned in that one episode where Grandad was locked up in a spanish cell), which is just the other side of the Humber, about 20 miles from Hull. The Humber Bridge is a architectural masterpiece imo, it was once originally the largest suspension bridge in the world. Costing just £1.50 each way to use the bridge, it is also one of the cheapest tolls in the UK
PuNKD Steven
2023-10-02 19:44:27 +0000 UTCI checked on the Bank of England's inflation calculator and today it would be £44,175.19, which currently equates to $53460.81.
Martin N
2023-10-02 19:29:51 +0000 UTCKing b, if you like the word “Bruv”, take a look at this 😂 https://youtube.com/shorts/63CCgy7PA14?si=G2n6SSbocbLESIvH
Lee Organ
2023-10-02 19:13:36 +0000 UTC@Charlie Costa taste is subjective. Considering Fieryjack loves the other comedies being reacted to, I guess he does have a sense of humour. Just not the same as yours. I'm as massive fan of Only Fools, but respectfully I wouldn't insult others that don't agree. KB's Patreon forum has been a really friendly place so far, and it would be a shame if it descends into a slagging match over what's funny or not. I don't see the point of anyone stating they hate something on a thread just for the sake of it (seems like baiting), but he never said it was "shit", just that its not for him.
Jay
2023-10-02 18:51:32 +0000 UTCH. Van Queef
Steve Read
2023-10-02 18:40:19 +0000 UTCCan't wait to watch this reaction, and agree that this episode is a turning point that cemented Only Fools as an all time classic. Also respect the commenter on this video (no names mentioned) was was brave enough to mention that they don't find this show funny. Only Fools was never consistently hilarious throughout its run, but I don't think that was ever the point of its success. A lot of Brit TV comedy around the 70's to 90's was successful in combining comedy with drama and character building. Only Fools succeeded in creating a world that resonated with so many people, becoming part of our culture. It didn't always have to be laugh out loud funny to be good. I always felt it to be like a soap opera, where you fell in love with the characters and wanted to see them evolve. The comedy aspect was just part of the appeal, and when the humour was at its peak it was brilliant. It just wasn't always the sole reason for its success in my humble opinion.
Jay
2023-10-02 18:39:53 +0000 UTCjust for context the average UK house price in the 1980s was £19,000 so £15,000 then is about £215,000 now.
Joe
2023-10-02 18:38:52 +0000 UTCRemember after series 5 all the episodes are at least an hour long and all the specials become 90 minutes or so. And the writing starts to become amazing, because it’s now proper good story arcs in each episode. Rather than a mediocre episode leading up to a chandelier falling (for example), the whole episode becomes a really good full story with loads of good moments and the other characters outside the Trotters get really fleshed out.
Sam Dilks
2023-10-02 18:36:39 +0000 UTCIt is the Humber bridge I believe it was the worlds longest single-span road suspension bridge back when it was built in 1981, as a child my parents used to visit family in Hull and it was being built so every time we went it was a bit longer, Least that's how i remember it as a 6-year-old. It is in Yorkshire if you want to visit.
Daz
2023-10-02 18:33:22 +0000 UTCSo now you've seen this, you'll notice the show now keeps the pace and the episodes start to tell a story. This episode will also explain future story lines. Each of the "extra" characters really come into their own now too, like Boycie, Mike, Sid etc. It's now that the viewer feels invested personally with the show. I'm so glad you're watching this and enjoying it
Clare Hollylee
2023-10-02 18:18:44 +0000 UTCMe too, that one is incredible.
Richard M
2023-10-02 18:17:36 +0000 UTCYou do realise this was voted the nations greatest sitcom of all time, by a landslide. Some people just don't have a sense of humour and you have provably not even attempted to watch any episode, because if I found something unfunny I wouldn't watch it. You are provably a young kid that's too stuburn.
Charlie Costa
2023-10-02 18:00:54 +0000 UTCI Lived in Hull for 12 Years and I believe it's like the 6th or 7th biggest City in the UK, it is a thriving City, always jumped on the P&O ferries to Amsterdam, always got great deals like half price tickets from the local Paper. This is special to me because I Live in Peckham and grew up in Peckham, so to see an episode with Hull Connections is great. Yes this was a feature length and my favourite feature lengh is still yet to come, Jollies boys outing. It changes the shows complete direction when a certain new character turns up.
Charlie Costa
2023-10-02 17:58:09 +0000 UTCAjax
Kevin Liversage
2023-10-02 17:49:17 +0000 UTCOnly 3 episodes recorded without a laugh track, this one being the first and 2 later on. I really can't wait for the Don ochetti episode
Jehan Ariyaratnam
2023-10-02 17:47:12 +0000 UTCOne of my favourites, when we went to Amsterdam we found as many locations from the episode as possible, including Van Cleef's office and the bridge where Uncle Albert runs out of breath
Arlasoft
2023-10-02 17:47:06 +0000 UTCA royal flush is such a weird cringey episode, I still like it though
Jehan Ariyaratnam
2023-10-02 17:44:35 +0000 UTCAn absolute OFAH classic, there is another movie style episode a bit later and it'll be a little bit "closer to home" KB if you know what I mean, no further hints but it's quite a bit on in the series, should be a while before you get to that one and I really can't wait!
Jehan Ariyaratnam
2023-10-02 17:42:41 +0000 UTCAccording to calculator online, £15000 in 1985 is £58000 today
Ryan Lynch
2023-10-02 17:12:45 +0000 UTCJohn Sullivan tried for years to persuade the BBC to let him make a TV movie of OFAH. They didn’t like the idea. In the end he threatened to quit unless they let him, so they gave in and let him make To Hull and Back. He wanted it to be like a heist movie
David Ridley
2023-10-02 17:09:57 +0000 UTCYay Xmas special.
Bubbles
2023-10-02 17:07:15 +0000 UTCIt's in my top 5 specials, but not episodes as a whole.
Steve Read
2023-10-02 16:45:28 +0000 UTCMy brother is the same and it blows my mind. I think it's because I quote it to death, mind you. OFAH is among the best writing and acting of any sitcom ever made.....in my opinion.
Steve Read
2023-10-02 16:44:23 +0000 UTCThe bit you couldn't hear: Slater got some guy to confess to being a peeping tom, when the case got to court it was revealed he is a registered blind person
Chevy
2023-10-02 16:41:23 +0000 UTCJolly boys outing!! 🤣
Sam Vimes
2023-10-02 16:38:36 +0000 UTCA true Classic episode of a classic show
Sam Vimes
2023-10-02 16:37:56 +0000 UTCHere is what’s next: - Series 5 - 3 Xmas Specials (A Royal Flush, The Frogs Legacy & Dates) - Series 6 - 2 Xmas Specials (Jolly Boys Outing & Rodney Come Home) - Series 7 - 10 Xmas Specials
AWR93
2023-10-02 16:35:25 +0000 UTCPersonally this is top 2/3 for me. As well as being good, it’s a special, ( longer enjoyment ) I’ve seen this episode the most out of them all and it brings back the best memories from my youth. Plus I love The Nederland’s, especially Amsterdam. 👍
Pee-Wee Stairmaster
2023-10-02 16:24:19 +0000 UTCTrust me, it only gets better and better from here on out, especially Season 6 through 7 and the specials in between, You'll really enjoy "Miami Twice" when you come around to it.
Sam Deanz
2023-10-02 16:17:33 +0000 UTCLuvly jubbly! Been waiting for this since I subbed haha
Michael May
2023-10-02 16:15:32 +0000 UTCthis is the only programme that you watch that i find unfunny, love the rest of the shows though :)
Fieryjack
2023-10-02 16:13:22 +0000 UTCThis was pretty much the breakthrough episode of OFAH, that transformed it from a good sitcom to a great one and put it firmly in the national consciousness. The following three series after this one are all superb, with series 6 + 7 getting bumped up from 30 to 50 minutes length, and there's numerous brilliant specials to follow (and a couple of rotten ones!).
Joshua
2023-10-02 16:08:57 +0000 UTCTrust me there are much better episodes ahead, this is good but not top 5. "it's standing up there on a glacier mint" is one of the funniest lines in this episode but sadly you and even others from the UK won't understand the joke unless they knew the advert for the candy it's based on.
Phoenix
2023-10-02 16:04:59 +0000 UTCOhhhhhh I've been looking forward to this one 😁
Clare Hollylee
2023-10-02 16:03:39 +0000 UTCAgreed although jolly boys outing still takes the number 1 spot for me
connor
2023-10-02 16:02:57 +0000 UTCOne of if not the best episodes.
Anthony Lee
2023-10-02 16:01:24 +0000 UTCLove this episode the specials from now are all movie length long all brilliant to
JambonWAFC1988
2023-10-02 16:01:19 +0000 UTC
