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Only Fools And Horses - The Complete Series 2 [1981]


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Although at first glance a series about a family of lovable spivs who get into endless scrapes as they duck and dive their way through life must have sounded like a complete non-starter, but John Sullivan's quickfire scripts for Only Fools and Horses and the spot-on performances by Jason (Del), Lyndhurst (Rodney) and Pierce (Grandad) combine to perfection in this beautifully crafted classic comedy.

As there's no padding at all in OFAH it's almost essential to own it in recorded form just to pick up on all the brilliant detail, so having an entire eight-episode series in a single package is even better. This second series both begins and ends with complications involving women, opening with Rodney's dangerous liaison with a policewoman and closing with Del's infatuation with Heather, who has ambitions as an actress. Along the way, there's a bit of trouble with the Spanish police, some North Korean (sic) porcelain, a rather eventful painting job in a Chinese restaurant and generally more laughs than you can shake a Pringle sweater at.

On the DVD: the DVD comes in at a whopping 231 minutes--the whole series on one disc, which is handy--and has an episode/scene index. --Roger Thomas


Brilliant Comedy!
Review date: 2008-05-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

Fans of Britian's best loved and long running sitcom, "Only Fools And Horses" can rejoice!
Here you have all your favorite, hilarious episodes from series two of Only Fools in crystal clear quality. This is a DVD of which you'll find yourself playing over and over again, enjoying the outrageous and hilarious antics of Del Boy, Rodney and Granddad!
When you look at these classic episodes, it's little wonder as to why this show became so popular! The storylines are excellent, the acting is believable and praise-worthy and when it comes to laughs, this laugh out loud gem of a comedy show is second to none!
If you love the show, you'll love this collection. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!

I hope that you found this review helpful!


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Second outing for Trotters
Review date: 2007-07-07 Rating: 8 out of 10

In 1981, the first six episodes of Only Fools And Horses were broadcast. The series was not an immediate hit with the viewing public, generating only average ratings, and the BBC could have easily decided not to give The Trotter's a further run. Instead however another series was commissioned and as with near rival Minder, the programme was a slow burner before becaming a huge success with the general public.
For the second series, a new theme tune was adopted for the programme and used for all subsequent episodes, although it is also on the first series DVD replacing the original instrumental theme by Ronnie Hazelhurst. The theme as written and sung by series creator, John Sullivan, was in part says Sullivan, used to explain the origins of the title of the programme, which had confused many viewers.
As well as the central characters Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad, familar regulars Boycie and Trigger also make their second appearances in the series. One of the best episodes in series 2 is an episode, The Losing Streak, in which the characters all gather together to play a game of poker. Card games always seem to work well in comedy ,a memorable early episode of Cheers featured a poker game involving the regulars and confidence trickster Harry The Hat. Here the cheat is Boycie, although Del may have more up his sleeve then he lets on. This episode was actually inspired by John Sullivan's dad who enjoyed gambling sessions.
Also in this series, we see The Trotter's involved in painting a restaurant, and Rodney dating to Del's horror, a Policewoman and then later deciding to take her back to the flat, containing all of Del's dodgy goods. For the first time in the programme, the Trotter's go on holiday visiting Spain. Although the budget restrictions for the early episodes, meant that the episode was not actually filmed there.
Many fans have said that the season finale, Diamonds are for Heather, is amongst the weakest of the series. Although the episode is short on laughs and there is a strange sequence in which Del is seen to romance Heather to the tune of Fat Larry Band's song Zoom, the episode does offer the viewer a chance to see what it would be like if Del did settle down and is in someways a prelude to later episodes when Raquel became Del's girlfriend. The most famous episode here is the classic A Touch of Glass, when the Trotter's become involved in cleaning the chandelers. In many ways the famous sequence in this episode really helped to turn into the success it became.
As with all the Only Fools DVD's, no extras are included. Maybe the BBC will release these again with an added commentary.

the turn of pure brilliance is here
Review date: 2007-06-06 Rating: 8 out of 10

Series two of the classic show may well have never been made if it wasnt for creator john sullivans pleading with the bbc to commission another series,but after this sullivan never had to ask the bbc for another thing as this series took off like a concorde and the trotters became legends for a waiting world.
Released in 1982,i was just a baby then,but its testament that each new generation embraces the classic only fools like a rattle to a baby,this series is almost pure gold bar the episode 'it never rains' where grandad gets arrested and things its for war crimes when it isnt,that episode is too preachy and annoying in my opinion,however the reamining episodes,one of which is the beyond famous 'a touch of glass' where the family go into the cleaning of chanaleers and one falls,come on,you know the moment,well we all love that,other episodes involve rodney dating a policewoman much to dels horror and the stunning episode ' a losing streak' which features del and boycie playing poker and everything is at stake.Series two is a series that brings the trotters to us in greater style,more understanding of their ways is afforded to the viewer and there is no need to say that this is essential but then again i just said it.

Pride of British Comedy
Review date: 2007-03-31 Rating: 10 out of 10

This series had the all time classic 'A Touch of Glass' which is also the most popular featured scen on YouTube.com.
Also liked the 'The Yellow Peril' especially its ending
Very good series.. wel just like the others..British Comedy at its best.

One Of The Best
Review date: 2006-04-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

I just love this series, some people think there is not enough continuity in the episodes, but i don't think that's true. I am going to rate these episodes below out of 5 marks:

The Long Legs Of The Laws ****
Ashes To Ashes *****
A Losing Streak ***** (The best of the series)
No Greater Love ***1/2
The Yellow Peril ****1/2
It Never Rains *****
A Touch Of Glass ****
Diamonds Are For Heather ****

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Grant Stevens
Roger Liddement
Patrick McManus
Pete Chesterfield

Creators:
Patrick McManus (Primary Contributor)
Grant Stevens (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
EAN: 5014503104528
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Full Screen, PAL,
Release date: 2001-04-02
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 231 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1981-09-08
Language: English (Original Language)

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