45th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses

That this House celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first broadcast of the television sitcom Only Fools and Horses, first aired on BBC One in 1981; notes its outstanding contribution to British comedy and pays tribute to its creator John Sullivan and its iconic cast; highlights the programme’s record-breaking audiences, including over 24 million viewers for the 1996 Christmas special Time on Our Hands; acknowledges the enduring popularity of its classic British humour, warmth, and social realism, which continue to resonate with millions of viewers across the UK and beyond; and commends its lasting legacy as one of the greatest and most loved British television programmes of all time.