Ep 7. Jolly Boys Outing
- December 25, 1989
- 83 min
It's another day in Peckham, and Del Boy and the Trotter family are preparing for their annual Jolly Boys Outing - a tradition in which they take a bus trip to the coast for a day of fun and games. This year, they're headed to Margate, and the gang is more excited than ever.
As they board the bus, Del Boy makes a discovery - the driver is a beautiful woman named Marlene. He wastes no time in flirting with her, and it seems like he might actually have a chance with her. Meanwhile, Rodney is trying to win over a group of young women who are also on the bus.
As they travel along the motorway, the gang begins to sing and dance to music on the radio. They stop off at a pub along the way, where they encounter some old enemies - the Driscoll brothers, who have a reputation for being violent and dangerous. Despite Del Boy's attempts to smooth things over, a brawl ensues, and the Trotters narrowly escape with their lives.
Back on the bus, tensions are high, but the group tries to make the best of it. They arrive in Margate, and Del Boy decides to take Marlene out on a date. They go to a fancy restaurant, and he realizes that he's falling for her.
Meanwhile, Rodney has struck up a romance with one of the girls from earlier, and they spend the day enjoying the seaside together. The gang meets up at a fairground, where they ride on the dodgems and play games.
As night falls, they head back to the bus for the trip home. However, they soon realize that their driver has gone missing, and they're left stranded on the coast. They spend the night sleeping in the bus, and in the morning, they discover that Marlene has been arrested for stealing a coach.
Despite this setback, the group remains in good spirits as they make their way back to Peckham. They stop off at a pub, where they run into Beryl, an old flame of Uncle Albert's. As the day draws to a close, they finally make it back to Peckham, tired but happy after another successful Jolly Boys Outing.
Overall, season 6 episode 7 of Only Fools and Horses is a classic installment of the beloved sitcom. With its mix of comedy, romance, and drama, it's a perfect example of what made the show so popular for so many years. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, this episode is sure to leave you feeling entertained and satisfied.
