Only Fools and Horses fans just realising theme tune | UK News

Only Fools and Horses fans have been gobsmacked to uncover the true vocalist behind the legendary BBC comedy’s theme tune. The beloved sequence, which featured David Jason as crafty market trader Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst as his hapless brother Rodney, is known for its catchy chorus: “But here’s the one that’s driving me berserk. Why do only fools and horses work?”

For years, viewers have been under the impression that Nicholas himself sang the opening quantity, but it was truly creator John Sullivan. Sparking a energetic dialogue on X, the social media platform previously recognized as Twitter, the account Very British Problems posed the query: “Did anyone else grow up thinking Rodney was singing the Only Fools and Horses theme song?”

Stunned reactions got here flooding in, with one follower exclaiming: “Yes and I was shocked when I found out it was actually John Sullivan because it sounded so much like Rodney, it’s crazy.”

A second chimed in: “I thought they all were, Rodney on lead and Trigger, Boycey and Denzel on backing.” While one other relieved fan confessed: “Thank goodness I thought I was the only one!”

John took the reins to pen and carry out the show’s ditty after studies circulated that he initially wished Chas and Dave for the job, but upon their unavailability, the BBC nudged him to step up to the mic himself.

Woven within the long-lasting jingle are colloquialisms and nods to British life, mirrored in traces such as “Stick a pony in my pocket”, Cockney rhyming slang for £25, and references the Trotters’ doubtful dealings in others like “fetch the suitcase from the van” and “where it all comes from is a mystery”.

The theme tune for the legendary sitcom Only Fools and Horses also famously referenced Del and Rodney’s doubtful merchandise, including “miles and miles of carpet tiles” and “Trevor Francis tracksuits”, a nod to the English footballer of the 70s and 80s who sadly died this 12 months.

The iconic British comedy immortalised its lead actors as the lovable Trotter brothers from Peckham’s Nelson Mandela House, whose squabbles might never eclipse their familial devotion, studies the Mirror.

Recently, Sir David, aged 83, rescheduled an Only Fools And Horses fan conference due to his restoration from an operation to implant “a new bionic body part fitted”.

The precise nature of the surgical procedure remained his cheeky secret, with the Del Boy actor jesting that disclosure would possibly set off a surge in demand.

He acknowledged ruefully: “I am so very sorry for the disappointment and all the inconvenience it may cause but we are having to change the date of the forthcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.

“Unfortunately I’ve just been suggested I need a new bionic physique half fitted. I will not let you know which half it’s, or you’ll all need one!

“And don’t worry it’s not being supplied by Monkey Harris, it’ll be the pukka gear,” he added in the message shared with fans on his Facebook account.

“I really hope everyone will be able to make the new date (January 13th and 14th )and we can all have something cushty to look forward to!

“These occasions are such an pleasant celebration for myself and the remainder of the Only Fools forged, and it’s such a privilege to meet so many of you, but I would like to do it with the smile on my face I all the time have had.”

Only Fools and Horses is obtainable to stream now on ITVX.