Only Fools And Horses - Rodney Come Home (DVD)

...Cassandra’s career.
So, as only Rodney can do, he tries to get back with Cassandra, taking advice from his mates in the Nags Head, only to make matters worse.

With Dels relationship blossoming and Rodney’s marriage on the rocks, Del dons his flat cap, fastens his camel skin coat and tries to resolves the crises for the newly weds. But as usual with Del, things don’t go according to plan, leaving Rodney in more trouble than he ...
...you do want to get a copy of this special episode then get it from www.amazon.co.uk for less than £7.00.Unfortunately, as with all Only fools DVDs, there are no extras on the discs, but ut is still well worth the small price to pay for what you get.
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Producer: Gareth Gwenlan
Director: Tony Dow
Writer: John Sullivan
Star: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Tesse Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong,

This is the ninth Christmas special, airing on the 25th December 1990, a few days before the start of series 7, and lasting 75 minutes.

This episode more or less follows on from ‘The Jolly Boys outing’ special episode and leads into the first episode of series 7.

**BRIEF PLOT…

Raquel, (Tesse Peake-Jones) has moved into Nelson Mandela House, staying in Rodney’s old room.

Meanwhile, Rodney, (Nicholas Lyndhurst), is working for his father in law, Alan Parry, (Denis Lily), at the print works, leaving Uncle Albert, (Buster Merryfield), to be the Trotter Independent Traders look out for Del, (David Jason).
Unfortunately, Rodney and Cassandra, (Gwyneth Strong), are still struggling with their marriage, with Rodney finally having enough of being neglected due to Cassandra’s career.
So, as only Rodney can do, he tries to get back with Cassandra, taking advice from his mates in the Nags Head, only to make matters worse.

With Dels relationship blossoming and Rodney’s marriage on the rocks, Del dons his flat cap, fastens his camel skin coat and tries to resolves the crises for the newly weds. But as usual with Del, things don’t go according to plan, leaving Rodney in more trouble than he was in before.

** IN CONCLUSION…

To be honest, I was a little disappointed after initially watching this one, feeling as though Sullivan was maybe running out if ideas, especially after his previous master piece which was ‘The Jolly boys outing’.
Don’t get me wrong, it still has its moments, with some brilliant banter, cracking comedy and hilarious hooters, but there doesn’t seem to be as many as there should be, considering the comical ‘fullness’ of previous episodes.

In this special episode Rodney seems a little too grown up, although he does still have his childish sides, especially concerning Cassandra, and he does have his usual comical moments, but since his marriage he seems to be more serious than ever.
Del is trying to act grown up, especially as his new relationship with Raquel is going well, but if Del ever totally grew up the show would be finished for ever.

The all round acting is as good as ever, even if the story isn’t quite up to scratch, with each actor throwing there all into what I feel is more a Christmas filler that a Christmas special.
Lyndhurst continues to delight, when he’s not being too serious in his marriage troubles, and with Gwyneth Strong playing her role as the troubled Cassandra just as good as ever, the arguments seeming a little too real in parts.
Jason still seems to thrive on playing the part of the dodgy little man in the flat cap and red braces, with ‘file-o-fax’ in hand, ready for anything, whilst trying to build a solid foundation for his relationship to Raquel.
Speaking of Raquel, well, Tessa Peake-Jones plays her part very well indeed and is a breath of fresh air in the show with her portrayal as the usually calm ex-stripper.
Merryfield continues to be the dry witted and very comical Uncle Albert, with his ‘During the War’ stories and fluffy white beard, and watch out for his facial expressions when Del is trying to make Rodney feel guilty about dating another woman, it’s priceless.

But again, as in most of the other episodes, the show wouldn’t be as popular if it wasn’t for the supporting cast, including Patrick Murray as Mickey Pearce, who is still more childish than an excited three year old in a sweet shop.

In all, although maybe not the best story line Sullivan has penned but there are still enough laughs and some brilliant scenarios to keep the audience happy, maybe wanting to add it to your DVD collection.

So if you do want to get a copy of this special episode then get it from www.amazon.co.uk for less than £7.00.Unfortunately, as with all Only fools DVDs, there are no extras on the discs, but ut is still well worth the small price to pay for what you get.
 

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