An Only Fools and Horses superfan released a quiz book for other enthusiasts of the famous Peckham-based sitcom.
John White, 61, said he wrote the book as a ‘labour of love’ for his fellow fans around four years ago.
“I watched each episode with a pen and paper, paused it at the moments, then got over the laughter and wrote it down,” he told us.
Although it took John six months to research, he assured it was by no means a chore: “If you’re a fan of a show – it’s easy to do.
“I’ve loved it since episode one, right up to now when they still show it on TV.
“I even had an Only Fools birthday cake for my 60th with all the characters on it as bobbleheads,” John said.
Having grown up in Belfast during The Troubles, John said the show was the calm amidst the storm of everyday life.
“The show was a bit of respite,” he said. “You would hear that someone had lost their leg – and then go home and watch Only Fools and it was guaranteed to put you in a good mood.”
He added: “I’ve always had a soft spot for the market traders – the idea that one day you could wake up and become a millionaire. We’ve all dreamed that at one point.”
The Only Fools and Horses Quiz Book features hand-drawn sketches by a friend of his. “I tried to get the photos off BBC but they didn’t let me,” he explained.
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“I think the sketches add something to it.”
The book is available to buy on Amazon and John said it’s already proving to be a hit, amassing hundreds of positive reviews.
“I’m hoping it’ll make people watch the show again, or just read it to bring back memories.”
As a thank you to all the fans out there, John is giving out five free copies of the quiz book to the first people to answer the following question correctly:
“What two GCSE examinations did Rodney pass at school?”
To enter the free contest please email [email protected] with your full name and the answer – winners will be announced in next week’s Southwark News and by email.
The Only Fools and Horses Quiz Book by John White, published by John Blake Books, is available to buy on Amazon for £7.99.
Lovely Jubbly.
Fantastic Quiz Book – so well researched – and the sketches/pictures aren’t half bad either!
Mais oui – mais oui!
Lots of quips and information , As always the detail is quite unbelievable
Pot Pourri! Great to see this Irish author keeping alive the Trotters story with his Only Fools book. A perfect present on all occasions.
Fabrique Belgique as they say in the Doudoigne. I thought I knew everything about OFAH. Not a bit of it. This book opened my eyes. I still watch episodes over and over. A must read for any fan. It’s good to see repeats on TV. The could even be an OFAH channel.