How did Del and Rodney get rich?

In this episode the Trotter brothers Del Boy and Rodney finally become millionaires after finding a rare pocket watch. They discover that the watch in their lock-up garage is in fact a John Harrison marine chronometer – the 'Harrison Lesser Watch' - which then goes on to sell at a Sotheby's auction for £6.2m.

How did Del and Rodney become millionaires?

In 1996, Del Boy and Rodney, the Trotter Brothers, finally realised their dream of becoming millionaires when they found a Harrison watch, auctioned it, and got £6,200,000.

When did Rodney and Del Boy become millionaires?

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.

How did Del and Rodney lose their millions?

While at a Monaco resort, Rodney feels guilty about not taking Uncle Albert with them, but Del reminds him that he is happily co-habiting with Elsie Partridge in Weston-super-Mare. Later, Del learns that the Central American stock market has crashed, meaning the Trotters have lost all of their money.

What season does Del Boy become a millionaire?

First screened on 29 December 1996, it was the final episode of that year's Christmas trilogy and the fifteenth Christmas special overall. It attracted a television audience of 24.3 million, a record for a British sitcom. In the episode, the Trotters finally become millionaires.

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Who turned down the role of Del Boy?

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.

How much is the Harrison Lesser watch worth?

The plot concerns the discovery and subsequent sale at auction of Harrison's Lesser Watch H6. The fictional watch was auctioned off at Sotheby's for £6.2 million.

Was Del falling through the bar scripted?

But the falling through the bar scene was a late addition to the show, hastily written into the Yuppy Love script when Trigger actor Roger Lloyd Pack became suddenly available.

How much did Uncle Albert leave in his will?

According to his will, Albert wanted to give his enlarged share of the fortune to his nephews, leaving them with £145,000 each. Del and Rodney are both stunned by all this, until Del gets a phone call from Raquel telling him that Cassandra has gone into labour.

How much did Del Boy earn per episode?

These debuted on Christmas Day in 2001, 2002, and 2003, each feeling more like TV movies rather than a traditional season. As for Del Boy himself, David Jason was paid £100,000 per episode - or £169,000 in today's money.

How much is Del Boys flat worth?

The pricey Berkshire stately home worth £150 million

In 2021, the researchers value the home at a staggering £150 million. In 1978, the rent would've have a totally unaffordable £26,500 a month. In 2021? It's a colossal £561,798.

What's the most watched episode of Only Fools and Horses?

The 1996 Christmas special pulled in 24.35 million viewers when it debuted on the BBC making it the most watched episode of all time.

How much is Del Boy worth?

Now a finance expert has concluded that the duo, played by Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, would today be worth over £3 million. The duo's Ford Capri, three-wheeled 1967 Reliant Regal Supervan III and garage lock-up would together be worth £55,000.

How do they become millionaires in Only Fools and Horses?

In this episode the Trotter brothers Del Boy and Rodney finally become millionaires after finding a rare pocket watch. They discover that the watch in their lock-up garage is in fact a John Harrison marine chronometer – the 'Harrison Lesser Watch' - which then goes on to sell at a Sotheby's auction for £6.2m.

How much did Del Boys Van sell for?

The famous three-wheeler 1973 Reliant van that was sold for £24,000 was the official transport of Trotters Independent Traders throughout the series. "It's iconic." Mr Stowe added. "Everyone knows Del Boy's van - it just makes them smile.

Why did Only Fools and Horses end?

But tragically the series was scrapped in 2003 after the cast received devastating news. What many fans might be unaware of is that one last episode of the show had been planned before writer John Sullivan became very ill and tragically died before the episode could come to fruition.

Did Rodney and Cassandra have a baby?

In the last episode, "Sleepless in Peckham", Cassandra gave birth to a girl, whom Rodney named Joan after his late mother.

What happened to Mike from the Nags Head?

Michael David "Mike" Fisher was a character and land lord of The Nags Head. His first episode was Who's a Pretty Boy? (22 Dec 1983). His last episode was Time on Our Hands (29 Dec 1996). Actor Kenneth MacDonald died in 2001 so Mike was said to be in prison for fraud in If They Could See Us Now.

Did Del Boy end up a millionaire?

Del Boy and Rodney Trotter would have become millionaires in a lost episode of Only Fools and Horses. Throughout the entire sitcom one of Del Boy's trademark phrases was: 'This time next year Rodney, we're going to be millionaires. ' And it turns out, they would have been.

Why did Del get beaten up?

The concept of Del getting beaten up in order to protect Rodney would occur again in "Little Problems" when Del, unbeknownst to Rodney, chooses to take a beating from the Driscoll Brothers after making a promise to him, having forgotten that the money he would use for his wedding gift was also the money which he owed ...

How accurate was Harrison's H4?

These clocks achieved an accuracy of one second in a month, far better than any clocks of the time. In order to solve the problem of Longitude, Harrison aimed to devise a portable clock which kept time to within three seconds a day.

What is the most valuable wrist watch?

What does H2 mean on a clock?

• Push 'Clock' to select clock mode. The display will show H100:00 or H200:00. H1 displays 24 hour time format (H:MM), while H2 displays 12 hour time format (HH:MM).