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It sounded pretty kushti. Fifteen grand to collect some diamonds from Amsterdam for Boycie and Abdul - with just a couple of snags. There's some dodgy geezer called Van Cleef at the Dutch end, Chief Inspector Slater and his boys in blue back home and the small matter of a bloody great customs hall in the middle.
So, when Del and Rodders accidentally end up in Hull, a brilliant idea enters the Trotter mind - why not sail across themselves? After all, Amsterdam "ain't all that far - in the right direction." Surely with an old sea dog like Uncle Albert at the helm it'll be plain sailing.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This feature length episode of Only Fools and Horses was first broadcast in 1985. It benefits greatly from the increased budget, given to the programme thanks to the then BBC controller, Michael Grade, who realised just how good this series was. When To Hull and Back was shown on Christmas Day that year, it was actually put opposite its ITV rival, Minder. At a time when many people did not have access to a video recorder, it came down to a choice between Del or Arthur, it was Del who won. From this point, Only Fools and Horses occupied the position of the nations favourite comedy for the next 15 years.
The first of the feature length specials, Hull and Back is also the best. Many of the series memorable supporting cast are present, including Trigger, Mike, and with larger roles than usual, Boycie and Denzil. Boycie basically enroles Del, with the help of Rodney and Uncle Albert. to smuggle some diamonds for him from Amsterdam to England, offering to pay him fifteen thousand for his troubles. However ofcourse events do not go to plan, and Del ends up travelling to Hull, following a meeting in the back of Denzils lorry, with Boycie and his associate Abdul. There are some great moments in the episode, Triggers misguided attempt to chat a woman up in the Nags Head, Del hiring a boat to take him to Holland, and then asking a worker on an oil rig for directions. Boycie is also very funny, particularly when he has to lie to some customers in his garage, about why he has just had a phonecall about diamonds from Del, when his naive assistant loudly stated who is on the phone and why. We also see the return of the bent copper Roy Slater, as memorably played by Jim Broadbent, a one time choice for the rolew of Del.
As with all Only Fools dvds, this does however lack extras.
The first of the feature length specials, Hull and Back is also the best. Many of the series memorable supporting cast are present, including Trigger, Mike, and with larger roles than usual, Boycie and Denzil. Boycie basically enroles Del, with the help of Rodney and Uncle Albert. to smuggle some diamonds for him from Amsterdam to England, offering to pay him fifteen thousand for his troubles. However ofcourse events do not go to plan, and Del ends up travelling to Hull, following a meeting in the back of Denzils lorry, with Boycie and his associate Abdul. There are some great moments in the episode, Triggers misguided attempt to chat a woman up in the Nags Head, Del hiring a boat to take him to Holland, and then asking a worker on an oil rig for directions. Boycie is also very funny, particularly when he has to lie to some customers in his garage, about why he has just had a phonecall about diamonds from Del, when his naive assistant loudly stated who is on the phone and why. We also see the return of the bent copper Roy Slater, as memorably played by Jim Broadbent, a one time choice for the rolew of Del.
As with all Only Fools dvds, this does however lack extras.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have seen every Only Fools and Horses episodes and this is by far one of their very best. Del and Rodney decide to become couriers for Boycie and Abdul's diamond smuggling scheme. So when it turns out 'Chief' Inspector Slater is on to the gang Del and Rodney go by sea, only to have Uncle Albert at the healm. And having the episode on DVD makes it twice as fantastic. With a great episode of Only Fools and Horses and a DVD player you are guaranteed 90 minutes of incredible laughs.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
released in 1985 and also the first of the feature length episodes,to hull and back is the real deal in terms of lovely jubbly brilliance,a real classic that is packed with classic moments and the episode is just so watchable and repeated viewing take nothing away from this 22 year old classic.
The story involves del and rodney and albert heading to amsterdam to obtain diamonds on behalf of boycie and an associate,and the police are aware of something going down so they are on the look out for those involved in the deal so del decides that if airports arent safe then they will sail across with the help of uncle albert.
The show is filled with key moments in only fools folklore such as rodney chasing after del in the three wheel van,denzel losing his mind as he keeps seeing del in places he shouldnt and del and rodney and albert running from the police when it isnt the police,this is a 64 carrot diamond episode in all ways.
The story involves del and rodney and albert heading to amsterdam to obtain diamonds on behalf of boycie and an associate,and the police are aware of something going down so they are on the look out for those involved in the deal so del decides that if airports arent safe then they will sail across with the help of uncle albert.
The show is filled with key moments in only fools folklore such as rodney chasing after del in the three wheel van,denzel losing his mind as he keeps seeing del in places he shouldnt and del and rodney and albert running from the police when it isnt the police,this is a 64 carrot diamond episode in all ways.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great entertainment!
As always you just can't go wrong with watching Only fools and Horses.
Entertaining and funny story,always a treat to view.
Entertaining and funny story,always a treat to view.
Published 1 month ago by country girl
Classic OFAH
After buying the series box set we are now collecting all the specials thanks to Amazon affordable.
Story about diamonds but the script and acting is what really... Read more
Story about diamonds but the script and acting is what really... Read more
Published 3 months ago by markb66
Only fools and horses - to hull & back DVD
I heartily recommend this DVD; it is the classic episode in which Del, Rodney & Uncle Albert hire a boat to sail to Holland. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dollyoracle
Dated
I remember really loving this episode at the time it was first shown.
Only Fools & Horses always did good feature-length episodes and at that
time it was one of my... Read more
Only Fools & Horses always did good feature-length episodes and at that
time it was one of my... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Peter Gaunt
To Hull and Back
The DVD arrived speedily, well packaged and works but it is not divided into chapters so it is hard to find where you left it unless you watch it from start to finish in one go. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by Stickie
Brillaint
This is a brilliant DVD, but, don't buy one here and one there, buy the whole box set - you'll have hours of laughter! Money well spent!
Published on 3 April 2009 by S. Egan
My Favorite Episode
When this episode was first transmitted i didnt get to see it
But im glad i decided to buy it on DVD in the end. Read more
But im glad i decided to buy it on DVD in the end. Read more
Published on 9 April 2005 by Christopher Bishop
'Robin Hood'
Superb episode. Full of funny moments from start to finish. My favourite bit HAS TO BE when Del jumps on the boat singing away...
"Robin Hood, Robin Hood"
Published on 24 Oct 2004 by "cypher2004_"
Money isn't everything, it's the only thing
The first christmas special from the trotters brings a smile to everyones face. Boycey and Abdul have a scheme that will make everyone rich. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2003 by "hurst_videos"
One never to be missed - Buy it Now!!!
This episode is one of my favourites and that is from someone who is a true fan of the show. The review by Amazon doesn't do it justice, Del would not be amused! Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2003
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