The special was made right after series 4 ended, and most of the characters from the show all come back, as Boycie and Abdul ask Del Boy to help them out with smuggling diamonds, which he would get £15,000 if he did except to help. With all that said, Denzil drives off. My favourite episode for some reason.
Del decides to hide undetected in the back of Denzil's van. Slater attempts to bribe his way out, but Hoskins refuses and reveals that he is wearing a wire. Back at Nelson Mandela House, Del and Albert reveal to Rodney that all is not lost, because Del, having noticed that the diamond money was fake, had switched two of the diamonds for two of his cats' eye cufflinks and kept them hidden in Albert's pipe as a way of revenge. "BBC - Only Fools and Horses - To Hull And Back (1985)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=To_Hull_and_Back&oldid=975920985, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 31 August 2020, at 04:52. 'To Hull and Back' was one of only two episodes shot entirely with film, rather than using video. © Letterboxd Limited. Directed by Ray Butt. As the Trotters are enjoying another evening at The Nag's Head, Boycie and his business partner Abdul call Del Boy in for a secret meeting, with a proposal that he travels to Amsterdam to buy some diamonds and bring them back to England, without informing Customs and Excise. Can't find a movie or TV show? Parts of the special were shot on location in Amsterdam and unlike most other episodes was shot entirely on film and therefore not before a studio audience (making it laugh-track free). Del finds himself designated as the courier between Holland and Britain. The other was the second part of 'Miami Twice'. By continuing to use TMDb, you are agreeing to this policy. Film data from TMDb. Despite laughing off Hoskins' suggestion that the Trotters could be the couriers, Slater mentions that Del is more intelligent than he lets on and would know the ins and outs of the world. They run into their old friend Slater ‘The Slag’ but it isn’t all plain sailing for him either. Back at the station, Slater orders that a watch be placed on Boycie and Abdul's movements, and discusses the possible courier with Hoskins, with Slater mentioning that the Trotters have not been seen for a few days. The first and probably the best special the show made. Only Fools and Horses Episodes, Episodes, Special Episodes (Only Fools And Horses) To Hull and Back. It's a really great episode to just have fun with which sees the Trotter family in a Scorese type crime thriller revolving around some diamonds. Transmitted: 25.12.1985 That is until they offer him a £15,000 cut of the estimated £150,000 sale of the stone on the UK market. Also, Slater mentions that he'll be retiring from the police force after solving the case (though Hoskins earlier explained that Slater was being forced out due to his corrupt nature). This one is terrific, and possibly the first ever episode I saw? Despite that (and after receiving directions from an oil rig), they make it to Amsterdam, where they meet a Dutch diamond dealer named Hendrik Van Kleefe and conclude the transaction without an problem, despite the fact that Boycie's money is counterfeit. After getting lost in the North Sea again, the Trotters eventually find their way back to England by following the MV Norland, a ferry which goes from Zeebrugge to Hull. History Talk (0) Share. View source. An Only Fools and Horses fan has spent £4,000 transforming his canal boat into Del Boy and Rodney's infamous yellow three-wheeler van. Login to create it.
The Only Fools and Horses Christmas specials went from being a treat at the end of a series, to a full-on seasonal occasion, much anticipated and generally good at not disappointing you. That is until they offer him a £15,000 cut of the estimated £150,000 sale of the stone on the UK market. Del prepares to exit until he sees Slater searching the area, and hides under a tarpaulin at the far end of the trailer. ... Del decides rather than go through the airports being watched by Slater, he and Rodney should sail to Holland in a hired boat instead. Slater makes a proposal: either they all go to prison, or he leaves with the diamonds and they walk away free; the Trotters and friends reluctantly accept the second option. This review may contain spoilers. A few days later, upon returning home to Peckham and meeting with Boycie and Abdul at the Nag's Head, the group are ambushed by Slater, who, as it turns out, had arranged the deal with Van Kleefe from the start. A great storyline with great comedy! Del finds himself designated as the courier between Holland and Britain. Overcoming counterfeit cash, Albert's amnesia, it's only the arrival of Slater that scuppers them.
1985 This 1985 feature length Christmas special of the popular British television sitcom is written by John Sullivan, directed by Ray Burtt and stars David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, John Challis, Tony Anholt and Jim Broadbent. On the Hull docks, Del decides that, rather than go through the airports, which Slater is patrolling, he and Rodney should sail to the Netherlands in a hired boat instead. The next morning, as they arrive at the market, Rodney is worried that the diamond smuggling trip is far too risky, but Del assures him that everything will be fine. And a lot of people don't like this episode! More details at Report this film. He is not seen, but Slater inadvertently locks him in the trailer, before Denzil arrives and drives off. Paul Barber remembers being approached to be a regular as Denzil while filming his Only Fools & Horses debut. Del, believing that the £15,000 was also counterfeit (although it was, in fact, genuine), throws it over the balcony, leaving Rodney and Albert stunned, and Del feeling proud of himself. Some I've seen less than others, but if my childhood is anything to go by, they're all just excellent comedy. They were all, unlike the TV series, shot on film. Boycie and Abdul leave, and Slater appears, having received a call from a nearby resident. Overcoming counterfeit cash, Albert's amnesia, it's only the arrival of Slater that scuppers them. Thinking quickly, they hire a boat, and let Uncle Albert guide them to Amsterdam. The Trotters get into all sorts of trouble as Del Boy (Jason), Rodney (Lyndhurst) and Uncle Albert (Merryfield) are paid £15,000 to act as courier for some rare diamonds being bought from Amsterdam for £50,000, but their biggest problem first lies in actually getting to Holland without attracting the attention of DCI Roy Slater (Broadbent), ready for retirement after he finds out who is acting as courier and smashing the diamond smuggling operation…. Thinking quickly, they hire a boat, and let Uncle Albert guide them to Amsterdam. "To Hull and Back" is the fourth Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom, Only Fools and Horses, first screened on 25 December 1985. With their mission failed, an exhausted and dejected Del, Rodney, and Albert head home. Boycie and Abdul pitch a diamond scam to Del Boy, who immediately turns them down. While this goes on Chief Inspector Slater is trying to catch whoever is 'smuggling the diamonds' unaware its Del Boy, Rodney, and Uncle Albert. Hoskins turns into a side road and straight into a police sting. Only Fools and Horses.... (TV Series) To Hull and Back (1985) Plot. I had such a good time…. There are no discussions for Only Fools and Horses - To Hull and Back. In desperation, Rodney sets off in pursuit, eventually following Denzil to Hull. Thinking quickly, they hire a boat, and let Uncle Albert guide them to Amsterdam. Its great, that's all I can really say about it. To Hull and Back is the very first Only Fools and Horses special and what a great special to start out with. Denzil then getting in and driving them to Hull (pursued by Rodney) was not part of the plan.
That is until they offer him a £15,000 cut of the estimated £150,000 sale of the stone on the UK market. I can handle the truth. Only Fools and Horses.... is a British television sitcom created and written by John Sullivan.Seven series were originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until the end of the show in 2003. The special was made right after series 4 ended, and most of the characters from the show all come back, as Boycie and Abdul ask Del Boy to help them out with smuggling diamonds, which he would get £15,000 if he did except to help. No sooner has Del enlisted a reluctant Rodders, he hears his old foil Chief Inspector Slater is eyeing Boycie and Abdul as drug dealers. You can review our cookie policy to learn more.
Del finds himself designated as the courier between Holland and Britain. Meanwhile, Hoskins drives Slater home whilst Slater speculates as to what happened to the diamonds. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to Only Fools and Horses - To Hull and Back. Click here to login or here to sign up. It was the first feature-length edition of the show.
Denzil then getting in and driving them to Hull (pursued by Rodney) was not part of the plan. Meanwhile, Van Kleefe is apprehended by the Dutch authorities while he is attempting to deposit the counterfeit money at the bank.
David Jason Nicholas Lyndhurst Buster Merryfield John Challis Roger Lloyd Pack Paul Barber Jim Broadbent Tony Anholt Kenneth MacDonald Roy Heather Christopher Mitchell Mark Burdis Jeff Stevenson Philip Bond Rachel Bell Joe Belcher Johnny Allen Alan Hulse David Fleeshman Kim Clifford Johnnie Wade Annie Leake Jane Thompson Lorence Ferdinand Dennis Conlon David Nicholls, 95 mins Rodney then reveals that it was he, and not Slater, who took the £15,000 during the commotion at the pub. We use cookies to help give you a better experience on TMDb.
I guess that's just the beauty of opinions. Despite this, it's Del who has the last laugh. This is the first one of its kind. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. The lack of a laughter track is a little off-putting and loses something in translation but it's still a fun story. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. "Experienced seaman" Albert arrives to captain the boat, although it later emerges that he spent most of his time with the Royal Navy in the boiler room and thus has no experience of navigation. The lack of a laughter track which was such a staple of the TV series is really missing here but it makes for a great feature length cinematic experience. The first feature length Christmas special of the classic sitcom sets…. "Back at the hotel, one evening, John … While danger UXD and heroes and villains are always in my top 3, I can't explain my love for this episode. With Rodney standing watch, Del enters the trailer and receives the diamond payment briefcase from Boycie to take with him to Amsterdam. Brief: Just a simple courier job says Boycie and Abdul but the Trotter’s life on the ocean wave doesn’t go completely to plan. It then emerges that Slater's superiors have long suspected him of corruption, and set him up to be caught in possession of the diamonds, and Hoskins was ordered by the Commissioner to observe Slater. To Hull and Back Episode Review. I wonder why the Beeb hasn't released a collection of the Only Fools films on blu ray. You need to be logged in to continue. IMDb No sooner has Del enlisted a reluctant Rodders, he hears his old foil Chief Inspector Slater is eyeing Boycie and Abdul as drug dealers. That night, Del and Rodney arrive in the Trotter van at Denzil's lorry.