Episode
Guide
Series 1 (1981)
1.Big Brother (8th September)
After flogging one legged turkeys from the back of a three wheeled
van, Del's confident at last he's onto a winner with Trigger's consignment
of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think
of abandoning the high flying world of trading for a real job.
2.Go West Young Man (15th September)
Rodney's depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird
- Monica of the fat thighs - and life isn't exactly a social whirl. Del
has the solution - they'll all be millionaires in a year - cue his smooth
friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal...
3.Cash and Curry (22nd September)
Del's swooping in on a deal of a lifetime - it could keep them in Pilau
rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue... Trouble
is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of gang warfare...
4.The Second Time Around (29th September)
Del's rekindled passion with an old flame Pauline and it looks like
wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what
happenned to her first two husbands...
5.A Slow Bus To Chingford (6th October)
Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically
against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest moneymaking scam,
Trotter's Ethnic Tours...
6.The Russians Are Coming (13th October)
The threat of Nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of the
Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One things guaranteed, the Trotters
will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
7.Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers (35mins) (28th December)
It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's
cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom.
Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo Club beckon...
Series 2 (1982)
1.The Long Legs of The Law (21st October)
Streuth! Rodders besmirching the good reputation of the Trotter family
by dating a policewoman...
2.Ashes To Ashes (28th October)
Del's busy selling Trig's gran's genuine antique urns. Trouble is,
one of them is Trig's Grandad's last resting place!
3.A Losing Streak (4th November)
Del and Boycie are set to play the biggest poker game Peckham's ever
seen... But what exactly has Boycie got up his sleeve?
4.No Greater Love (11th November)
Rodney's got himself a bird at last! Unfortunately she's no spring
chicken and her jailbird husband is about to be released...
5.The Yellow Peril (18th November)
Del's got a job painting a Chinese restaurant - but is he wise to get
some help from Rodney 'Leonardo' Trotter?
6.It Never Rains (25th November)
The Trotter family holiday is underway when Grandad runs into a bit
of trouble with the Spanish Police.
7.A Touch of Glass (2nd December)
Del introduces the Dresden-collecting aristocracy to some North Korean
porcelain and his
chandelier-cleaning service.
8.Christmas Special - Diamonds are for Heather (30th December)
It's Christmas in Peckham and Del's fallen hook, line and sinker for
the lovely Heather...
Series 3 (1983)
1.Homesick (10th November)
Delboy uses Rodney's election as chairman of the local tenants' association
to plot a move to ground floor accommodation.*
2.Healthy Competition (17th November)
Rodney breaks up the Trotter partnership to go it alone - with Micky
Pierce! Does Micky's trip to the Costas mean that the duo are opening a
Spanish branch already?*
3.Friday the 14th (24th November)
The Trotters visit Devon for a weekend's fishing ('No salmon!') but
get involved with an escaped 'psycho' from the local mental hospital.*
4.Yesterday Never Comes (1st December)
Delboy falls for posh tart Miranda, when she comes to view a 'Queen
Anne Cabinet' - but Miranda is more interested in the painting that the
boys' Gran lifted from her art dealer employer.*
5.May The Force Be With You (8th December)
D.I. Slater (The Slag) is on the track of a stolen microwave oven &
Delboy is in the frame.*
6.Wanted (15th December)
Rodney is on the run after he is accused of being the 'Peckham Pouncer'
- but where is that fragrant smell, wafting through the ventilation ducts
of Nelson Mandela House, coming from?*
7.Who's A Pretty Boy? (22nd December)
Delboy arranges for Rodney & Grandad to redecorate Denzil &
Corrinnes' flat. What is Corrinne going to say when she finds out that
her canary is brown bread?*
8.Christmas Special 1983 - Thicker Than Water (Christmas Day)
It's Christmas Day at Nelson Mandela House, and Del and Rodneys' dad
is back, 18 years after walking out, suffering from a hereditary blood
disorder - 'Some people get wise men bearing gifts. We get a wally with
a disease!'
Series 4 (1985)
1.Happy Returns (21st February)
Rodney's in love with Debbie from the newsagents. Could this mean the
end of his dirty magazine fetish? Trouble is she's only 19 and 19 1/2 years
ago Del was pretty friendly with her mum...
2.Strained Relations (28th February)
After Grandad's funeral, Delboy & Rodney are surprised to find
that his brother, Uncle Albert, has moved in with them - bringing his nautical
nightmares.*
3.Hole in One (7th March)
The Trotters are potless so Uncle Albert comes to the rescue by having
an 'accident' with the open cellar door of the Nag's Head.*
4.It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (14th March)
Rodney is the drumless drummer in Mental Micky's band, 'A Bunch Of
Wallies'. Delboy takes on the job of manager, getting them an abortive
St Paddy's night gig at The Shamrock Club.*
5.Sleeping Dog's Lie (21st March)
Del's on to a great money making scheme - looking after Boycie and
Marlene's new puppy Dukie for a steal at GBP60 a week. Should be a doddle
- a bit of the old Pedigree Chum and they should be away. Then Dukie falls
victim to Salmonella poisoning...
6.Watching the Girls Go By (28th March)
Del set's Rodney up with a date but when she gets to the do at the
Nag's Head she makes Rodney wish he hadn't.
7.As One Door CLoses (4th April)
When Delboy's hooky 'louvry' door deal, financed with Denzil's redundancy
money, falls through, the boys attempt to repay him by catching a rare
butterfly.*
8.Christmas Special 1985 - To Hull and Back (90mins) (Christmas Day)
Just a simple courier job says Boycie but the Trotter's life on the
ocean wave doesn't go completely to plan. They run into their old friend
Slater 'The Slag' but it isn't all plain sailing for him either.
Series 5 (1986)
1.From Prussia With Love (31st August)
When a German damsel turns up in the Nag's Head she's definately in
distress - and nine months pregnant at that. Rodney's all beer and sympathy
but Del's got an idea - could this be the answer to Boycie and Marlene's
dreams of a child and a golden opportunity to make a few bob along the
way?
2.The Miracle of Peckham (7th September)
Delboy gets religion (or is he just on the make?) when the Madonna
at the local church is seen to shed tears. But why does she only cry when
it's raining and where did that lead in Del's garage come from?*
3.The Longest Night (14th September)
A burglar makes a daring raid on the local supermarket just as Del
and family are out buying their weekly French stick. What's worse - Del
sold him a duff watch down the local market...
4.Tea For Three (21st September)
Look out! Del's tampered with the sunbed controls and Rodney's seeing
red - literally! His face is done to a turn. He'll hardly wow Trigger's
niece, Lisa, with his handsome good looks now, which
leaves the way pretty clear for Del himself. But revenge should certainly
be sweet when he volunteers Del for a spot of hanggliding..
5.Video Nasty (28th September)
6.Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (5th October)
Delboy gets the chance to make a new start (and to become a millionaire)
in Australia - fronting Jumbo Mill's used car business.
7.Christmas Special 1986 - A Royal Flush (Christmas Day)
Rodney dates Victoria, the Duke of Malbury's daughter, & Delboy
starts making plans for the wedding of the year.
Christmas Special 1987 - The Frog's Legacy (60
mins) (Christmas Day)
Freddie the Frog dated Del & Rodneys' mum, leaving a legacy
of stolen gold when he died - after accidentally sitting on Jelly Kelly's
detonator. If only somebody knew its whereabouts, the boys would be millionaires.
Christmas Special 1988 - Dates (80
mins) (Christmas Day)
Delboy meets an actress, Raquel, through the Technomatch Dating
Agency; Rodney goes cruising (in a three wheel van) with Nervous Nerys;
and Uncle Albert is given a surprise birthday party. But who is the stripper
that Del has booked?
Series 6 (1989)
All Episodes Now 50mins
1.Yuppy Love (8th January)
'80's fever is spreading fast! Del boy's on the up and into the exciting
world of red braces and yuppy sorts. Armed with his filofax and briefcase
he's ready to take on the city - well Peckham anyway. Meanwhile Rodney's
on the pull, with a classy new bird called Cassandra. Wonder what she'll
think of Nelson Mandela House...
2.Danger UXD (15th January)
Just faking a signature on a delivery note means that Del can take
possession of 50 dolls for absolutely nothing. The only problem is that
"Lusty Linda" and "Erotic Estelle" are not exactly
what he had in mind and would seem more appropriate to Dirty Barry's dubious
trade rather than the local toyshop...
3.Chain Gang (22nd January)
It's the deal of a lifetime! Faced with the opportunity of buying 250
18 carat gold chains from retired jeweller, Arnie, Del can't resist. Hastily
a multi-million dollar business consortium is formed - well, Mike from
the Nag's Head, Trig, Boycie, Uncle Albert and a reluctant Rodney, anyway.
Everythin's pretty cushdie until Arnie's taken ill just as the deal is
about to be sealed and Del is left feeling that all that glitters...
4.Unlucky Winner Is.. (29th January)
Rodney's won a holiday for three in the Mediterranean courtesy of Del
and the Megaflakes drawing competition. The only snag is he's got to pretend
he's fourteen years old all week. Should be a doddle - all he's got to
do is keep his head down. Then the skateboarding and breakdancing competitions
begin...
5.Sickness and Wealth (5th February)
While excruciating stomach cramps and a constant diet of health salts
might drive some people to visit the doctor, not our Del! Oh no, he's only
suffering from that scourge of all yuppies, PMA- Positive Mental Attitude!
So, it's going to require some nifty plotting by Rodney and Uncle Albert
to get Del to visit the dreaded "D" word!
6.Little Problems (12th February)
With his diploma in Computer Science, new job in Casandra's father's
firm and impending marriage, Rodney's certainly on the up. Del's even promised
to take care of his share of the flat deposit. Only problem is, Del's gone
and got himself into a bit of bother over some hooky mobile phones with
the less than understanding Driscoll brothers and unless he comes up with
2,000 Pounds pretty sharpish they're going to take care of him... Rodney
and Cassandra are married and when he returns home from honeymoon Del Boy
gives him some good advice.
7.Christmas Special 1989 - Jolly Boy's Outing (85mins) (Christmas Day)
Rodney is happily in his new flat except for those nagging doubts about
Cassandra's boss Steven. He forgets about it long enough to go away on
the coach trip to Margate and witnesses the coach blowing up when they
get there. They finally get home and Rodney discovers Steven in his flat.
He runs something by him but then immediately wishes he hadn't!
Christmas Special 1990 - Rodney Come Home (75mins)
(Christmas Day)
Rodney and Cassandra have a fight about her pursuit of Operation
Cassandra and he leaves home.
He has to sleep on the setee because Raquel hasn't yet agreed
to 'stamp Del's card'. In an attempt to make Cassandra jealous Rodney arranges
a date with Tanya from the Peckham Exhaust Centre. He backs out before
going through with it but somehow Cassandra still finds out. Del's heart
is in the right place, pity about his brain!
Series 7 (1990/91)
1.The Sky's The Limit (30th December)
What can Albert and Del do about Rodney leaving Cassandra and moving
back in. Alan suggests that Rodney pick her up when she arrives back from
her week in Spain. However chaos at Gatwick means that the evening that
Rodney planned doesn't happen. Could there be some connection with Del's
purchase of a satellite dish?
2.The Chance of a Lunchtime (6th January)
Raquel has an audition for a play and Del has volunteered to help her
rehearse. Rodney and Cassandra meet for supper both thinking that the other
made the first move. Things seem to be going well before Rodney gets tangled
up with Trudy. Del tells Albert and Rodney that he sees two people when
he looks at Raquel. Either Raguel's pregnant or Del's pissed!
3.Stage Fright (13th January) "
I eat on the move - a mobile phone in one hand and a Pot Noodle in
the other!" With Raquel pregnant, Del "Yuppie" Trotter's
plan to achieve millionaire status must move up a gear. So the chance to
supply the cabaret at the Starlight Rooms for old 'friend' Eric to the
tune of 600 quid is too good to miss. With Raquel dusting of her vocal
chords in the kitchen and Trig's mate Tony Angelino, the singing dustman,
waiting in the wings, everything's sorted. Until Del discovers exactly
who the real owner of the club is and the extent of Tony's vocal range...
4.Class of '62 (20th January)
A class of '62 reunion in the Nag's Head signals Roy Slater's return
to Civvy Street after years in the 'Nick'. But why has the crooked ex-copper
decided to come back to Peckham when he is universally loathed? Just as
Trig, Del, Boycie and Denzil begin to believe that he really has changed
for the better, Del discovers the real reason for his return...
5."He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle" (27th January)
After a night at the Nag's Head Uncle Albert comes home beaten up and
tells tales of two, three or was in four muggers. But something isn't right
and he runs away from home. Finally Del Boy and Rodney realise where to
find him.
6.Three Men, a Woman and a Baby (3rd February)
"Me and Cassandra are no longer an item. Me and Cassandra are
no more. Me and Cassandra are finito." Del's about to become a father
but even that can't cheer Rodney-the-vegetarian up. The Polar Cap is melting,
the rain forest is dying, the sea is being poisoned, and he hasn't had
"a bit" for months. Maybe one of Del's new Ponytail wigs could
enhance his image in Cassandra's eyes...
Christmas Special 1991 - Miami
Twice
1. The American Dream (50mins) (Christmas Eve)
Rodney receives his "Maxwell Money" from the printing firm's
pension fund. Del suggests he buys two tickets to Miami for him and Cassandra.
When she can't go he suggests who could take her place as well. He is in
a bit of bother about some Rumanian Rhiesling and needs to lay low for
a while. Who's this guy in front of him in the queue for the Virgin Atlantic
Flight? He's acting like he owns the plane!
2. Oh To Be In England (95mins) (Christmas Day)
Del Boy and Rodney haven't been in Miami a day yet and they've had
their camera stolen and then all their luggage and money as well. How lucky
they bumped into these nice 'Family' boys at the night club and they can
stay with them. What they don't know is that there is a Godfather involved
and they are expendable. On the run in the Everglades is not a fun experience
but maybe they will bump into someone they know!
Christmas Special 1992 - Mother Nature's Son (65mins)
(Christmas Day)
Del Boy's latest scheme is to bottle tap water and sell it
as 'Peckham Spring' water. It's a great success but when Rodney finds out
about it he knows that it is illegal and that they must stop. But hang
on - where did Del get the loan to start the venture? Maybe he'd better
go along with it after all.
Christmas Special 1993 - Fatal Extraction (85mins)
(Christmas Day)
While Peckham is in the midst of rioting, Del Boy is having
trouble with his teeth and with Raquel. She objects to him spending all
night at the 1.11 Club. It is no surprise when she leaves him but Del goes
straight back into dating. When he changes his mind he wants to forget
about it, but will the scorned woman let him?
Christmas Special 1996
Episode one: Heroes And Villains
Life in the Trotter's twelfth-floor flat at Nelson Mandela House continues
much as normal - or as normal as it has ever continued. Del (David Jason)
has just bought 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that "go off any time
they bloody want"; 200 "aerodynamic cycling helmets" that
he discovers are "horse riding crash hats that some git has sprayed
red"; and a boxful of baseball caps "that even E17 fans wouldn't
wear". And to complete his gloom, Del has just heard that his application
for a home-improvement grant has been turned down by the local council.
Del has had better starts to the week. But there
is some sunshine on his horizon. Mike (Ken MacDonald), at the Nags Head,
is organising a Saturday Night "Publicans' Party" and Del is
eager to get tickets. So when Raquel (Tessa Peake Jones) tells him she
plans to take young Damien (Jamie Smith) away for the weekend to meet her
parents, with whom she has recently been reconciled, and Cassandra (Gwyneth
Strong)decides to take a break from trying for a baby with Rodney (Nicholas
Lyndhurst) and spend a week at her parents' villa in Spain, the way is
clear for the Trotter brothers to relive their younger days and get down
to some serious partying.
Episode two: Modern Men
Del has bought himself a book ("All words, no pictures") which
is the New Man's manual to the 21st century. He is learning to show appreciation
and give attention to his partner Raquel, if only she'd stop talking while
he's trying to read! The book also urges him, as if Del needed any urging,
to make "decisive and positive decisions". It is as a result
of some of Del's "decisive and positive decisions" that the Trotter's
finances have now hit an all-time low and they have a very angry Sikh after
their blood.
Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) who, as an employee of Titco. plc is accustomed
to the security of an irregular wage, is becoming more and more disillusioned
with his lot in life and is also looking to the future. Over drinks at
the Nags Head Rodney meets up with his old pal, Mickey Pearce (Patrick
Murray), who is bragging about his new job of selling "solar windows".
"I'm not a double glazing salesman, I'm almost a scientist."
When Mickey pours scorn upon Rodney's position with Trotters Independent
Traders - "You're like a 34-year-old paper boy" - Rodney decides
to grasp the nettle and apply for another job he's seen advertised.
When Del discovers Rodney's plan, he head hunts his brother by offering
him promotion to 'Head of Sales' and an increase in wages. When Rodney
points out that he isn't paid regularly as it is, Del promises "Well,
I'll owe you more." Del and Rodney decide to perform major surgery
upon Titco's business structure, but it is they who end up in the casualty
department.
Episode three: Time On Our Hands
Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones) is worried about a very important dinner
party. Recently reconciled with her parents, James (Michael Jayston) and
Audrey (Ann Lynn), she has invited them to Chez Trotter, which doesn't
have a history of dinner parties.
What will her parents make of Nelson Mandela House and a flat full of
patio furniture, a pub-garden bench table and 24 boxes of AquaNibbo Underwater
Pens? And, more importantly, what will they make of the man in her life
- one Derek Trotter? The whole family lend a hand to make the evening
a success. Del shifts all the old furniture out and replaces it with a
banqueting table and twelve chairs - "It has to go back tomorrow,
they're having some do at the town hall" - Rodney and Cassandra are
in charge of the wines and Albert makes the gravy.
Raquel's parents arrive on time and the evening goes well (as well as an evening
at the Trotter's flat can go). But then Del and Raquel's father, James, discover
they have a common interest - an interest that is about to change their lives
forever.
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Compiled by D. Brewer - July 1997