The Story of Only Fools and Horses

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Today, Only Fools and Horses is still in near-constant reruns. Young people quote it on TikTok. Memes of Del Boy falling through the bar—that’s the “You plonker, Rodney!” moment—are everywhere. It’s not just nostalgia; it’s a cultural language. If you say “cushty” to a British person, they will grin. It’s a code.

Why does it last? Because it’s about hope. Del Boy never stops selling. Even when he’s down to his last kebab, he’s planning the next big score. We laugh because we recognise that tiny, stubborn part of ourselves that refuses to give up. We’re all just one good deal away from the life we want, right? (Even if the deal is for a hundred stolen car stereos).

So next time you’re having a rubbish day, stick on an episode. Watch Del try to sell a Bruce Lee action figure to a shop owner. Or watch Rodney get stuck in a hot air balloon with a dog. It’ll remind you that sometimes, the best stories are about people who have nothing—and somehow have everything that matters. Cushty.