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Go West Young Man (Only Fools and Horses)
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"Go West Young Man" is an episode of the BBC
sit-com, Only Fools and Horses
. It was the second episode of series 1, and was first screened on 15 September, 1981.
, since his friend Mickey Pearce had moved in on his latest girlfriend, Monica (who according to Del has fat thighs). Del Boy
on the other hand is more upbeat as he lays down his latest idea of where the future of Trotter's Independent Traders lies to Rodney and Grandad
, he suggests they participate in the second-hand car trade. Del buys a faulty Vauxhall
Velox
that's being used as a part-exchange for a Vanden Plas
in Boycie
's used car lot.
Del sells the Velox to an Australian man for £199, much to Rodney's annoyance who concludes that it's a death trap thanks to the severely worn brakes. Rodney is particularly unimpressed to hear that instead of changing the oil, Del simply removed the bulb of the warning light. Meanwhile, the Trotters get to house Boycie's Jaguar E-Type
, which he bought as a birthday gift for his bit on the side, for a week in their garage. That night, Rodney decides to go out on the town and forget about Monica. He asks Del to go with him but Del says he'll only go with him if he has a lack of company. Rodney instantly dismisses this by claiming that he has several friends who are ravers, although this does not appear to fool Del. After some intense persuasion Del agrees to join Rodney.
The two brothers go to a nightclub but because it's still early evening, it's quiet. Del questions how many times Rodney has gone the club, as he told him that it was one of his regular clubs, it turns out Rodney has never been to the club at all. After having trouble ordering a drinks to the camp waiter, Rodney tells Del about his "women in uniforms" fetish, to which Del concludes that he is a pervert. Rodney then notices two women at the bar but as Del chats them up, it turns out they are a pair of transvestites. Realising that it was a nightclub for gay people, Del and Rodney leave in embarrassment.
Later that night, at another nightclub, they find two beautiful women named Nicki and Michelle. Del Boy lies about Rodney being an international tennis player, christened "Hot Rod" by the press, who faced "Jimmy Conelley" (Jimmy Connors
, whom Del states was knocked out in the first round by Rodney) in the final of the Miami Open
which was strangely played indoors, yet they are able to persuade the two ladies to write their telephone numbers on Del's cigar pack, with the promise of a date next Friday.
On their way home in Boycie's Jaguar, Rodney accidentally throws the cigar pack out the window, and when Del hits the brakes to get out and recover it, another car smashes into the back of the Jaguar. The Trotter Brothers find out that it was the faulty Velox driven by the Australian man, who gets out and chases them up the street.
Nick Stringer also appeared in another episode of Only Fools and Horses five years later, though not as the Australian man. He played Del Boy's old friend and business partner Jumbo Mills in "Who Wants to be a Millionaire
".
BBC
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sit-com, Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses is a British sitcom, created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom between 1981 and 1991, with sporadic Christmas specials until 2003...
. It was the second episode of series 1, and was first screened on 15 September, 1981.
Synopsis
Life has not been great for RodneyRodney Trotter
Rodney Charlton Trotter is a fictional character in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, played by Nicholas Lyndhurst.-Personality:Rodney's personality was based on the experiences of series creator John Sullivan, who also had an older sibling and, like Rodney, claimed to have been a dreamer and...
, since his friend Mickey Pearce had moved in on his latest girlfriend, Monica (who according to Del has fat thighs). Del Boy
Del Boy
Derek Edward Trotter, better known as "Del Boy", is the fictional lead character in the popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses and one of the main characters of its prequel, Rock & Chips...
on the other hand is more upbeat as he lays down his latest idea of where the future of Trotter's Independent Traders lies to Rodney and Grandad
Grandad (Only Fools and Horses)
Edward Kitchener "Ted" Trotter better known simply as Grandad, was a character in the popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses from 1981-1984...
, he suggests they participate in the second-hand car trade. Del buys a faulty Vauxhall
Vauxhall
-Demography:Many Vauxhall residents live in social housing. There are several gentrified areas, and areas of terraced townhouses on streets such as Fentiman Road and Heyford Avenue have higher property values in the private market, however by far the most common type of housing stock within...
Velox
Velox
Velox, is a Latin word meaning "swift" or "rapid". Velox may also refer to:Vehicles:*Heine-Velox, an extremely expensive and massive luxury car made by Gustav Heine*HMS Velox a destroyer built in 1902...
that's being used as a part-exchange for a Vanden Plas
Vanden Plas
Vanden Plas is the name of a company of coachbuilders who produced bodies for specialist and up-market automobile manufacturers. Latterly the name became a top-end luxury model designation for cars from various subsidiaries of British Leyland and the Rover Group.-Belgium:It originated in Belgium in...
in Boycie
Boycie
Terrance Aubrey Boyce best known as Boycie is a fictional character in the popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses played by John Challis. His story is continued in the spin off series The Green Green Grass, which began filming in June 2005, in which Boycie and family have fled from a gang of...
's used car lot.
Del sells the Velox to an Australian man for £199, much to Rodney's annoyance who concludes that it's a death trap thanks to the severely worn brakes. Rodney is particularly unimpressed to hear that instead of changing the oil, Del simply removed the bulb of the warning light. Meanwhile, the Trotters get to house Boycie's Jaguar E-Type
Jaguar E-type
The Jaguar E-Type or XK-E is a British automobile, manufactured by Jaguar between 1961 and 1975. Its combination of good looks, high performance, and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring...
, which he bought as a birthday gift for his bit on the side, for a week in their garage. That night, Rodney decides to go out on the town and forget about Monica. He asks Del to go with him but Del says he'll only go with him if he has a lack of company. Rodney instantly dismisses this by claiming that he has several friends who are ravers, although this does not appear to fool Del. After some intense persuasion Del agrees to join Rodney.
The two brothers go to a nightclub but because it's still early evening, it's quiet. Del questions how many times Rodney has gone the club, as he told him that it was one of his regular clubs, it turns out Rodney has never been to the club at all. After having trouble ordering a drinks to the camp waiter, Rodney tells Del about his "women in uniforms" fetish, to which Del concludes that he is a pervert. Rodney then notices two women at the bar but as Del chats them up, it turns out they are a pair of transvestites. Realising that it was a nightclub for gay people, Del and Rodney leave in embarrassment.
Later that night, at another nightclub, they find two beautiful women named Nicki and Michelle. Del Boy lies about Rodney being an international tennis player, christened "Hot Rod" by the press, who faced "Jimmy Conelley" (Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors
James Scott "Jimmy" Connors is an American former world no. 1 tennis player....
, whom Del states was knocked out in the first round by Rodney) in the final of the Miami Open
Miami Open
The Miami Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1924 to 1955. It was played at what is now the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club in Miami, Florida. The event was played in December from 1924 to 1926 and from 1937 to 1955...
which was strangely played indoors, yet they are able to persuade the two ladies to write their telephone numbers on Del's cigar pack, with the promise of a date next Friday.
On their way home in Boycie's Jaguar, Rodney accidentally throws the cigar pack out the window, and when Del hits the brakes to get out and recover it, another car smashes into the back of the Jaguar. The Trotter Brothers find out that it was the faulty Velox driven by the Australian man, who gets out and chases them up the street.
Episode cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David Jason David Jason Sir David John White, OBE , better known by his stage name David Jason, is an English BAFTA award-winning actor. He is best known as the main character Derek "Del Boy" Trotter on the BBC sit-com Only Fools and Horses from 1981, the voice of Mr Toad in The Wind In The Willows and as detective Jack... |
Del Boy |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst Nicholas Lyndhurst Nicholas Simon Lyndhurst is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, Gary Sparrow in Goodnight Sweetheart, and as Adam Parkinson in Carla Lane's series Butterflies... |
Rodney |
| Lennard Pearce Lennard Pearce Lennard Pearce was an English actor who worked mostly in the theatre, but also appeared in a number of British television programmes. He landed his most notable TV role during the final few years of his life, starring as Edward "Grandad" Trotter in the popular sitcom, Only Fools and Horses from... |
Grandad |
| John Challis John Challis John Challis is an English actor.-Career:He is probably best known for his role as Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long running comedy show Only Fools and Horses, and its 2005 spin-off, The Green Green Grass.... |
Boycie |
| Nick Stringer Nick Stringer Nick Stringer is an English actor.In a thirty year career, Stringer has appeared in numerous well-known British television shows, including The Bill, Open All Hours, Only Fools and Horses, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Coronation Street, Family Affairs, Minder, Johnny Jarvis, Butterflies and My Family... |
Australian man |
| Barry Wilmore | Waiter |
| JoAnne Good JoAnne Good JoAnne Dorothy Good is a British radio presenter, television presenter, broadcast journalist and actor.-Actor:As an actor, she is best known for her role as Carol Sands in the ITV soap Crossroads from 1982 to 1984. She played a schoolgirl in the 1978 cult British horror film Killer's Moon, and... |
Nicki |
| Caroline Ellis Caroline Ellis Caroline Ellis is an English actress. Ellis is best known to American audiences for her role as the character Joy in The Bugaloos .... |
Michelle |
| Frank Cullen | Transvestite |
Nick Stringer also appeared in another episode of Only Fools and Horses five years later, though not as the Australian man. He played Del Boy's old friend and business partner Jumbo Mills in "Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Only Fools and Horses)
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, Only Fools and Horses. It was the final episode of series 5, and was first screened on 5 October, 1986...
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