What episode does Del Boy become a millionaire?
Time On Our Hands
The cheque prop is from one of the final episodes of the series, the 1996 Christmas special titled Time On Our Hands. In this episode the Trotter brothers Del Boy and Rodney finally become millionaires after finding a rare pocket watch.
Who was first choice for Del Boy?
actor Enn Reitel
First choice to play Del Boy was the actor Enn Reitel, but he was tied up with other work. Next to be approached was future Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent, who also turned down the role. With ‘Horses’ ready to roll and no Del in sight, it was all getting a little worrying.
What episode of Only Fools and Horses is a millionaire?
Time on Our Hands
It attracted a television audience of 24.3 million, a record for a British sitcom. In the episode, the Trotters finally become millionaires….Time on Our Hands.
| “Time on Our Hands” | |
|---|---|
| Only Fools and Horses episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode 15 (Christmas Special) |
| Directed by | Tony Dow |
| Written by | John Sullivan |
When did Rodney and Del Boy become millionaires?
27th December 1996
The Trotters finally become millionaires, for 5 years at least. “Time on Our Hands” was the third and final part of the 1996 Christmas trilogy of Only Fools And Horses, airing on the 27th December 1996 with a viewing figure of 24.3 million, and was meant to be the last ever episode of the show.
Do they become millionaires in Only Fools and Horses?
It attracted a television audience of 24.3 million, a record for a British sitcom. In the episode, the Trotters finally become millionaires.
Did they win the lottery in Only Fools and Horses?
Whilst on the trip, Del purchases some Spanish lottery tickets for each of them – to placate Cassandra and Rodney’s rage at being duped – and Rodney’s numbers win the one million peseta jackpot.