Continuity mistake: When Del is going on about the plastic surgeon in Rodney's screenplay, the way he holds the bottle of drink keep changing through instant cuts. (00:19:50)
Ssiscool
1st Sep 2015
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
20th Jul 2014
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: In Season 2's episode "The Yellow Peril" we see the boys' mum's grave. However in this episode the layout and surroundings have completely changed. (00:05:15)
20th Jul 2014
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: When Tom is talking to the Trotters, the lid on the washing up liquid keeps changing between open and closed. (00:01:30)
20th Jul 2014
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
20th Jul 2014
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
A Slow Bus to Chingford - S1-E5
Continuity mistake: When Del is offering Rodney the NSO job, the amount of drink in the glass keeps changing. (00:04:25)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: In the season 4 episode where grandad is buried, we see outside the flat and to the right of the door as you look from inside the flat is a wall. In this episode, Boycie runs out of the flat and goes to the right.
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: The layout of the flat changes throughout the course of the show. Most noticeable is the area by the bedrooms. In series 2 it's a tiny little hall. In series 7 it's a sprawling hallway.
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: When Del discovers grandad talking to Arthur, he sticks his head through the door. Camera cuts and he sticks his head through again. (00:13:00)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: Del puts his fork down on his plate at the apartment. Camera cuts and it has changed position without Del touching it. (00:13:25)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: In series 4 episode 2, we see Grandad's grave. The scenery is sparse, no trees or bushes. In this episode Del is at their mum's and points to Grandad's grave. There are now massive trees and bushes.
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: When Del asks Rodney why Denzil lost his job, there is no sign of Denzil or anyone else behind Del. When Del turns round, the market is packed and Denzil has appeared from nowhere. (00:09:25)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Watching the Girls Go By - S4-E6
Continuity mistake: Del asks Mike for 3 scotches. If you look closely, the glasses that Mike picks up have already got Scotch in them. He then proceeds to go to the optics to put scotch in the glasses. (00:02:35)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Big Brother - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: When Trig and Del are talking about the briefcases, the level of drink in the glasses on the table changes with no one having a drink. (00:10:50)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
The Unlucky Winner Is... - S6-E4
Continuity mistake: The amount of wine in the bottle at the start changes from when Uncle Albert comes into the room to when he takes it back to the kitchen. (00:06:25)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Yuppy Love - S6-E1
Continuity mistake: The text on Rodney's computer keeps changing at the start with no one touching the computer. (00:03:15 - 00:10:50)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: When Albert walks out the store at the start he has a box of shopping. When he gets to the manager's office, the position of items in the box has changed. (00:05:20)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: The colour of the toilet rolls changes from pink to green while in the office. (00:06:15 - 00:17:40)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Continuity mistake: When Trig puts the fags down on the table he puts down 3 packs, then another 3 packs, then the camera does a closeup of them on the table. There are now only 5 packs. (00:06:25)
26th Feb 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Big Brother - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: When Del and Rodney have a fight in the flat, the briefcases move from the sofa to the table. (00:19:50)
26th Feb 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Big Brother - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: When Trigger walks in, the amount of head on the drinks of Rodney and Del changes instantly. (00:08:20)
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