"Only Fools" was a rare thing - a comedy series (made in the eighties) which was always funny. It grew dramatically too, producing some fine drama which was often achingly poignant. The key was having one writer who clearly loved to write it - there is a consistent history behind the series which binds together every little background detail, from Rodney's age and parentage to characters like the Trotter's Mum 'Joaney' and "Monkey" Harris, who are referred to in dozens of episodes down the years but never seen. And did you know that the first voice we ever hear in the Nags Head, somebody calling out "Hello Del!" just off-camera in the first episode, belonged to Tessa Peake-Jones, later a regular playing Del's wife Raquel? Funny that.

It's now tarnished through excessive re-running and an ill-advised comeback post the most perfect final episode of any comedy series ever. But behind the bits that everybody remembers - Del falling through the bar, the chandeliers, the one with the blow-up dolls - are seven series' (and a whole load of specials) charting some unique, touching characters, and too many genuinely funny and moving comedy moments to even recall on a single night of reminiscing.

I hope you enjoy trawling through them all, and discovering the real "Only Fools and Horses", with me.