- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: BBC Books; 1st Edition edition (7 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 056355150X
- ISBN-13: 978-0563551508
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 136,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The 80s yielded few more memorable comic characters than Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, the obstinately proud salesman of goods of dodgy quality and even dodgier legality. Humiliating his dopey brother, whining grandfather and leech-like uncle, he insisted that "this time next year we'll be millionaires". What made Only Fools and Horses so appealing was the very real affection that writer John Sullivan felt for all these characters and, with stories that were often as moving as they were hilarious, the show was both a celebration and critique of Thatcherite Britain.
Much of the first five series is on video, but for those who feel embarrassed travelling with a TV and video recorder on their lap, their scripts now exist in this more portable volume. Without visuals and vocals, they may not make many converts, but highlights abound, such as Rodney's date with a policewoman and a slasher movie send-up, and the book ends with the moving episode where Del Boy turns down a job in Australia.
Mildly let down by a rather meagre two-page Trotter to English dictionary, this is nevertheless a treat. "Pas de calais" as Del would say. --Stephen Portlock
Product Description
The first volume of a collection of scripts from the popular TV comedy series "Only Fools and Horses". The 35 episodes from Series 1-5 appear in full, complete with original and specially written new material. The latter ranges from Del's best insults to Rodney's CV.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Only Fools And Horses, the enduring comedy classic focused on the inept Del Boy and Rodney Trotter, is brought to book form with this third collection of classic scripts. Remember the moment where Del and friends accidently blow up a coach? Or the wonderful final episode, in which the Trotter brothers dreams came true when they finally became millionaires? Relive these moments and more in the third volume of "The Bible Of Peckham". As well as all of the feature length episodes between 1986 and 1996, there are also scripts for various special episodes, such as 1997's Comic Relief edition. Also included is a brilliant Nags Head quiz. This is a wonderful buy which will take you ages to finish reading. Lovely Jubbly!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
Four of the funniest episodes from an early series of Only Fools and Horses, starring David Jason (Del Boy), Nicholas Lyndhurst (Rodney) and Lennard Pearce (Grandad). These don't suffer from being transferred from TV to audio - they're just as funny, and it's possible to pick up more of the quick comments as there's nothing to look at. Grandad's contribution, sorely missed in later series is a treasure.
One of the true cornerstones of British comedy - a must own set.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Just as funny as the TV series and in more depth - any fan of British comedy will appreciate this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Only Fools and Horses, The Bible Of Peckham Volume 2
Great book, have seen every single episode of Only Fools and Horses listed in the book.
A good read !
A good read !
Published 8 months ago by Helen B
i bought it used , i came looking brand new
i bought it used , i came looking brand new
for 0.01p i could not believe this book when i came = spotless so it came !!
Brilliant value for money , bye it ! Read more
for 0.01p i could not believe this book when i came = spotless so it came !!
Brilliant value for money , bye it ! Read more
Published 11 months ago by MurrayTrades
A little disappointed
Being an avid Only Fools fan, I was delighted to see that there was a CD I could listen to in my car. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Fi
for your ears only
IF YOU LIKE "ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES" THEN YOU WILL LOVE THIS. I THINK IT HELPS IF YOU HAVE SEEN THE TV/DVD VERSION, BUT WITHOUT DOUBT A "MUST HAVE". Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Mr. R. M. Bates
only fools and horses bible of peckham 3
this is a great book, i now have all 3 and the service i got is the best will shop again soon
thank you
thank you
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Mr. Philip P. Long
only fools and horses bible of peckham vol 3
great book so funny takes me back to when it first came out onthe tv,we all have abit of del boy in us all,top notch.
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Cw Austin
Only Fools & Horses Vol 3 Scripts
This book was purchased for my husband who thought it was fantastic - an early Christmas Present!!
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by Mrs. K. Llewellyn
Only fools and horses radio collection Volume 1
Six of my favourite episode of Only Fools and horses. Wriiten by John Sullivan. The most popular situation comedy, produced by the BBC in recent years. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by Mr. Martin Eaton
Brilliant as ever
A good value double CD this, full of the usual early team, with the wonderful Grandad. As usual Sullivan's writing takes you from poignant moments to comedy classic lines in... Read more
Published on 3 July 2004 by weatherwitch
A total classic
A great double CD this from early in the series. My only gripe is that the episodes are not in the order that the CD says they are in. Read more
Published on 3 July 2004 by weatherwitch
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