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Healthy Competition
"Healthy Competition" is the second episode of series 3 of the BBC sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses''. It was first broadcast on 17 November 1983. In the episode, Rodney Trotter, Rodney decides to leave ''Trotters Independent Traders'' and go into business with Mickey Pearce, but soon learns it is harder than it looks. Synopsis After an argument with Del Boy for failing to spot an approaching policeman at the market, leading to a frantic chase scene, Rodney Trotter, Rodney informs Del and Grandad (Only Fools and Horses), Grandad that he has other things on his mind and is preparing to make a big announcement, namely he is leaving ''Trotters Independent Traders'' to set up a business partnership with his friend Mickey Pearce. Del and Grandad warn Rodney that Mickey Pearce is untrustworthy and has no business sense, but Rodney dismisses their claims. Del warns Rodney that going it alone means he has to pay for everything himself in future, but Rodney proceeds with it, insisting he can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only Fools And Horses
''Only Fools and Horses'' (titled onscreen as ''Only Fools and Horses....'') is a British television sitcom that was created and written by John Sullivan (writer), John Sullivan. Seven series were originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until the end of the show in 2003. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it stars David Jason as ambitious market trader Del Boy, Derek "Del Boy" Trotter and Nicholas Lyndhurst as his younger brother Rodney Trotter, alongside a supporting cast. The series follows the Trotters' highs and lows in life, in particular their attempts to get rich. Critically and popularly acclaimed, the series received numerous awards, including recognition from BAFTA, the National Television Awards, and the Royal Television Society, as well as winning individual accolades for both Sullivan and Jason. It was voted Britain's Best Sitcom in a 2004 BBC poll. Lennard Pearce appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater London Council
The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area. The GLC was dissolved in 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 and its powers were devolved to the London boroughs and other entities. A new administrative body, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA), was established in 2000. Background In 1957 a Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater London had been set up under Edwin Herbert, Baron Tangley, Sir Edwin Herbert to consider the local government arrangements in the London area. It reported in 1960, recommending the creation of 52 new London boroughs as the basis for local government. It further recommended that the LCC be replaced by a weaker strategic authority, with responsibility for public transport, road schemes, housing development and regeneration. The Greater London Group, a research centre of ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaws (film)
''Jaws'' is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg. Based on Jaws (novel), the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, it stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw (actor), Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a summer resort town. Murray Hamilton plays the mayor, and Lorraine Gary portrays Brody's wife. The screenplay is credited to Benchley, who wrote the first drafts, and actor-writer Carl Gottlieb, who rewrote the script during principal photography. Shot mostly on location at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts from May to October 1974, ''Jaws'' was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean and consequently had a troubled production, going over budget and schedule. As the art department's mechanical sharks often malfunctioned, Spielberg decided to mostly suggest the shark's presence, employing an omi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Williams
John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932)Nylund, Rob (November 15, 2022)Classic Connection review, ''WBOI'' ("For the second time this year, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic honored American composer, conductor, and arranger John Williams, who was born on February 8, 1932.")(April 23, 2022)From Jaws to Star Wars, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra celebrates John Williams, CTV News is an American composer and conductor. In a career that has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in History of film, cinema history. He has a distinct sound that mixes Romantic music, romanticism, Impressionism in music, impressionism and Atonality, atonal music with complex orchestration. He is best known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and has received List of awards and nominations received by John Williams, numerous accolades including 26 Grammy Awards, Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rex Robinson (actor)
Reginald Cecil "Rex" Robinson (26 June 1926 – 13 April 2015) was a British actor. He appeared in three ''Doctor Who'' serials directed by Lennie Mayne: as Dr. Tyler in '' The Three Doctors'', Gebek in '' The Monster of Peladon'' and Dr. Carter in '' The Hand of Fear''. Other acting roles include '' Z-Cars'', '' No Hiding Place'', '' The Onedin Line'', '' Within These Walls'', '' Terry and June'', '' The Professionals'', ''Only Fools and Horses ''Only Fools and Horses'' (titled onscreen as ''Only Fools and Horses....'') is a British television sitcom that was created and written by John Sullivan (writer), John Sullivan. Seven series were originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Ki ...'', '' Yes Minister'', and the films '' A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square'' and '' Superman IV: The Quest for Peace'', and a one-off appearance in '' Are You Being Served?''., Also starring in warship (1973 series) as Lt Cdr Jack Junnion, CME (Chief Marine Engineer) Filmography Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Murray (actor)
Patrick Murray (born 1956 or 1957) is an English actor who had roles in '' ITV Playhouse'' (1977), '' Scum'' and '' Quadrophenia'' (1979), '' Breaking Glass'' (1980), '' Curse of the Pink Panther'' (1983), '' Bergerac'' (1983), '' Dempsey and Makepeace'' (1986), '' The Firm'' (1989). He was most notable for his role as Mickey Pearce in 20 episodes of ''Only Fools and Horses'' from 1983 to 2003. Early life and career In 1977, Murray appeared in television play '' Scum'', and again In the 1979 film of the same name '' Scum'', both times alongside Ray Winstone. He also starred in the 1979 film '' Quadrophenia'', in a cast which included Sting, Toyah Willcox, Michael Elphick and Timothy Spall. In 1989, he starred in the film '' The Firm'' alongside Gary Oldman. Murray's longest role was as Mickey Pearce in 20 episodes of ''Only Fools and Horses'' between 1983–2003, starring alongside David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. Personal life In 2018, Murray was supposed to take part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lennard Pearce
Leonard "Lennard" Pearce (31 October 1915 – 15 December 1984) was an English actor who worked in theatre and television. He played Grandad in the BBC television sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses'' from its first episode in 1981 until his death in December 1984. Early life Born in Paddington as the youngest of five children, Pearce's father Sidney was killed in action during World War I. He trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Career Theatre As a young actor in the 1930s, Pearce joined a performance tour in Germany. According to Nicholas Lyndhurst, one theatrical performance was attended by senior members of the Nazi Party. At the end of the show, party officials came backstage to congratulate the cast, and Pearce shook hands with Adolf Hitler. Lyndhurst claimed that Pearce said that he regretted not taking the opportunity to kill Hitler. During World War II, Pearce performed for the Entertainments National Service Association. In the early 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Nicholas Simon Lyndhurst (born 20 April 1961) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor and is best known for his role as Rodney Trotter in the BBC sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses'' (1981–2003). He was cast as Professor Alan Cornwall in the revival of the American sitcom '' Frasier'' (2023–2024). Lyndhurst had major roles in other sitcoms, including as Raymond Fletcher in '' Going Straight'' (1978), as Adam Parkinson in ''Butterflies'' (1978–1983), as Ashley Phillips in '' The Two of Us'' (1986–1990), as Peter "Piglet" Chapman in '' The Piglet Files'' (1990–1992), as Gary Sparrow in '' Goodnight Sweetheart'' (1993–1999, 2016), and as Jimmy Venables in '' After You've Gone'' (2007–2008). He starred as Freddie Robdal in the comedy-drama series '' Rock & Chips'' (2010–2011) and co-starred as Danny Griffin in the police procedural series ''New Tricks'' (2013–2015). Lyndhurst won two National Television Awards for his role in ''Goodnight Sweeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Jason
Sir David John White (born 2 February 1940), known professionally as David Jason, is an English actor. He has played Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses'', Detective Inspector Jack Frost in the drama series '' A Touch of Frost,'' Granville in the sitcoms '' Open All Hours'' and '' Still Open All Hours,'' and Pop Larkin in the comedy drama series '' The Darling Buds of May'', as well as voicing several cartoon characters, including Mr. Toad in '' The Wind in the Willows'', the BFG in the 1989 film of the same name, and the title characters of '' Danger Mouse'' and '' Count Duckula''. In September 2006, Jason had topped the poll to find TV's 50 Greatest Stars, as part of ITV's 50th anniversary celebrations. He was knighted in 2005 for services to acting and comedy. Jason has won four British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs), (1988, 1991, 1997, 2003), four British Comedy Awards (1990, 1992, 1997, 2001) and seven National Television Awards (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benidorm
Benidorm ( , , ) is a municipality in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Known as the “New York City, New York of the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean”, Benidorm has been a tourist destination within Spain since 1925, when its port was extended and the first hotels were built, though it would not be until the 1950s that it became renowned as a summer destination for people coming from inland Spain, especially Madrid. Today it is known for its hotel industry, beaches, and skyscrapers and receives as many tourists from abroad as from Spain. According to the 2020 census, Benidorm has a permanent population of 70,450 inhabitants, making it the fifth-most populous town in the Province of Alicante, Alicante province and the ninth in Valencian Community. History It is thought there were settlements in the Benidorm area possibly as far back as 3000 BC, including evidence of Ancient Rome, Roman and Punic remains. However, settlements ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Sullivan (writer)
John Richard Thomas Sullivan (23 December 1946 – 22 April 2011) was an English television scriptwriter responsible for several British sitcoms, including ''Only Fools and Horses'', '' Citizen Smith'' and '' Just Good Friends''. From working-class South London, Sullivan worked in a variety of low-paid jobs for 15 years before getting his first break writing sketches for '' The Two Ronnies'', which led to writing the sitcom ''Citizen Smith'' (1977–1980). He became best known for his next sitcom, ''Only Fools and Horses'' (1981–2003). His other sitcoms include '' Dear John'', '' Sitting Pretty'', '' Roger Roger'', and '' The Green Green Grass''. In addition, he wrote the comedy drama serial ''Over Here'' and the drama series '' Micawber'' for ITV, and co-wrote the comedy '' Heartburn Hotel''. Sullivan's work won him a number of comedy awards, including the BAFTA for best sitcom on three occasions, and he was made an OBE in 2005. His last work was '' Rock & Chips'', a come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandad (Only Fools And Horses)
Edward Kitchener "Ted" Trotter, better known as Grandad, (1905–1985) is a fictional character who was one of the original leads of the BBC sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses''. He appeared in the show's first three series, played by Lennard Pearce. The character is grandfather to Del Boy and Rodney Trotter. Pearce's death in December 1984 was written into the series with the death of Grandad. His place was taken by Uncle Albert ( Buster Merryfield). The character was portrayed by Phil Daniels in the prequel series '' Rock & Chips''. Backstory Grandad was born in 1905 in Peckham, to Jack Trotter and Victoria Trotter. He had three brothers, George, Jack, and Albert. Grandad stated that his earliest memories were of watching soldiers marching off to World War I and witnessing their return after the Armistice in 1918. He later spoke of the horror of these experiences with his description of the wartime government policy ("They promised us homes fit for heroes, they gave us heroe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
