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BBC starts filming Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Chips

Hmmm ….  Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ chips is the “prequel to the much loved “Only Fools And Horses.”  Now I’m not a big fan of Only Fools And Horses, BUT I can see the appeal, and understand why it’s so popular, and it does have some truly classic moments such as:

But is “cashing in” by creating a prequel/sequel/whatever a good idea ?  Or should it be left well alone ?  The characters made the original show and made David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst well known and much loved actors.  We shall see ….

The new series stars Kellie Bright (Bad Girls) and Shaun Dingwall (Doctor Who) as well as Nicholas Lyndhurst playing “Freddie The Frog” (who was Rodney’s father.)  Filming started today 5th of October in London, no word yet on when it will be screened.

And for anyone who hasn’t seen Only Fools And Horses Amazon are currently selling the complete series (7 series) boxset for £36(ish) right now ….

Del Trotter: Do either of you remember Freddy the Frog?
Trigger: Freddy the Frog? No, don’t ring a bell. I remember Torchy the Battery Boy.

Steve

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