45th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses

Early day motion 2884, tabled 2 March 2026 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 4 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.