Today we have some awesome behind the scenes photos from the Only Fools and Horses Dates episode.
This is the episode where we first meet Raquel under the Waterloo Station clock. Also we have the superb scene where Rodney takes out the Reliant Regal for a so called “cruise”, with the fantastic character “Nervous Nery’s”. They get chased by some local lads or “punks” according to Rodney. Only fools and horses dates episode is considered to be a turning point episode as it starts to introduce permanent female interest for Delboy
Above all, having these new photos continues to breath life into our favorite sitcom. As Perry said to me the other day “Here is more gold dust” So true! When you consider these photos are being found from filming the Christmas special from 1988 called Dates.
Only Fools And Horses Episode Dates : Behind the scenes
So lets remind ourselves of the episode, that was said to be the late John Sullivan’s favourite episode. Dates episode actually won a BAFTA for “Best Comedy” Award in March 1989.
Memorable moments are Trigger’s unexpected success with his date from a local computer dating agency. Del boy getting the wrong woman on his blind date at Waterloo Station. Rodney taking the initiative by going for the ‘James Dean’ look. The rough look eventually ends in disaster due to an encounter with a gang of punks. They have a softop cortina and decide to chase Rodney while he is driving his 3 wheel van.
Filming Only Fools and Horses Dates episode car chase
In addition to the pictures and video, lets recall the great script to accompany these photos. So you can fully recall the scene…
Punks. “Whats that?” they exclaim while pointing to his 3 wheel van.
Rodney. Those punks back there, they’re used to people running scared from ’em. They don’t scare me Nerys. This is my jungle and I’m at the top of the tree.
Nerys. Why are we going so fast?
Rodney. I love speed!
Nerys. You said we were gonna cruise!
Rodney. Yeah, but I like to cruise quickly.
Rodney still being pursued by the Cortina.
Rodney. Oh no! Aaaaaaaggggghhhhh!
Here is some additional behind the scenes photos. Notice you may recognise one of the extras and filming crew in this photo. Enjoy looking at the scene when Rodney flies over the road being chased through the roadworks from an angle never seen before.
After that, Del is now arrested
Del. Look, can you take me round to Herrington Road, I gotta see someone. It’s left up here.
Read the complete dates script here
More behind the scenes facts from Dates
The road used in Dates during the chase by the gang of “punks” in the Cortina is actually Talbot Road, Iseworth, Richmond in real life. Therefore you can still visit the area where the filming takes place.
In addition, we have several more photos on the Dates episode page.
Finally, here is the scene with Del and the computer dating agency is 46 Old Market Street, Bristol.
Great stuff, but why is it that so many OFAH clips and episodes are being taken down from youtube?. There was a OFAH Facebook page where you could actually find uncut eps, yet they have been clamping down on them by taking the whole pages down, so I’ve heard. What’s the big deal with this show and why are they making it so difficult for anyone to watch these episodes particularly uncut versions?. If they’ve got a problem about copyright infringement just release the complete uncut set on DVD for the fans to watch as they were originally shown on BBC1, but of course they won’t.
Speaking of uncut eps, but has anyone got any of the original broadcast showings of any of the episodes, in particular Christmas specials like Miami Twice and some of the other significantly cut down on tape?. Would love to trade a good quality VHS recording if anyone has one. I bet there must be someone who has an uncut original aired episode in their eBay job lot collection that they are trying to sell. I think that’s the only way you’re ever going to find original uncut versions.