This footage is a little like being at the birth of a newborn. Its a bit messy, you arent too sure what to expect, but it looks like it may be around for at least 18 years!
Today we have the original footage the day before the sitcom was born on BBC. So sit back and imagine what it was like hearing this for the first time. (I’m glad they eventually changed the theme music, a crying newborn sounds more relaxing! )
So here it is a BBC trailer for 1st ever episode.
7 September 1981 BBC1 – Only Fools and Horses trailer
The first week of BBC1’s new globe ident, and in between “Angels” and “Freebie and the Bean” was a trailer for a brand new comedy show. Which did quite well.
How delightfully retro! Fun find
What a great find. Interesting to see this.