But a Christmas special very much like Only Fools and Horses, in the sense that the stories will be always heading outwards, ranging far and wide and well beyond the traditional festive gags involving giblets left in turkeys.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. From Open All Hours to The Darling Buds of May to his starring roles as Detective Inspector Frost in A Touch of Frost and, of course, Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. It is at Christmas that Raquel moves in with Del, that Peckham Spring mineral water is first marketed, that the world's least likely Batman and Robin duo emerge on a foggy street.

And if you're lucky I'll also share what it's like to fly in a helicopter with my old mucker Tom Cruise. I've read every one of his books and I always feel like I am in a warm and hilarious bubble hearing about his long and varied career. Spills all the behind-the-scenes gossip and heartwarming tales from the show's festive specials - Mirror You may also be interested in. But a Christmas special very much like Only Fools and Horses , in the sense that the stories will be always heading outwards, ranging far and wide and well beyond the traditional festive gags involving giblets left in turkeys.But a Christmas special very much like 'Only Fools and Horses', in the sense that the stories will be always heading outwards, ranging far and wide and well beyond the traditional festive gags involving giblets left in turkeys. Think of this memoir, then, as a Christmas special in book form, from someone who has been involved in a few of those and understands a bit about the concept. From the one where Raquel moves in with Del, to the one where the world's least likely Batman and Robin duo emerge on a foggy street, it became part of the Christmas Day viewing traditions for so many of us. As I sift through various festive-related episodes in my career, loosening the ribbons, parting the wrapping paper, I'll be doing my best to reach any relevant conclusions about life, work and the meaning of it all that I can usefully pass on to you - baubles of wisdom if you like. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.