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.
Ssiscool
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Visible crew/equipment: When we see Mr. Chin looking round the kitchen after its painted, a light screen is reflected in his sunglasses. (00:24:35)
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)
Visible crew/equipment: When they discover Arthur's ashes and grandad starts to explain, a boom shadow is seen over Rodney. (00:10:45)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
The Long Legs of the Law - S2-E1
Revealing mistake: When Del drops all the cutlery, if you watch you can see David Jason is holding it in his hands ready to drop. (00:07:50)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Audio problem: When Rodney chucks the hat into the grave, the noise it makes is of something a lot heavier. (00:04:35)
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)
Visible crew/equipment: When Del and Rodney run to the balcony, a boom mic is reflected in the window following them. (00:15:15)
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)
Visible crew/equipment: When Rodney says the scientific name for the butterfly, a boom shadow moves over Del's arm. (00:04:40)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Visible crew/equipment: At the start when Arthur says to quieten down, there is a reflection of movement in the butter dish between Del and Rodney, that can only be the crew. (00:01:25)
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)
Watching the Girls Go By - S4-E6
Revealing mistake: At the start, Mickey Pearce is playing darts in the pub by Boycie. On the 3rd dart, he actually aims for the floor behind Boycie to make it seem like the dart bounced off the board. (00:01:10)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Visible crew/equipment: When Rodney and Del are talking in the pub a boom mic is reflected in the picture above Rodney. (00:24:30)
2nd Dec 2013
Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Visible crew/equipment: When Del picks up the hat off the car, he starts to walk to the grave. When he does, the camera crew and equipment are reflected in the car's paint. (00:02:55)
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)
Revealing mistake: When Rodney is asking Del if he thinks the bathroom is haunted, you can see stage lights in his spoon. (00:10:20)
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)
Danger UXD - S6-E2
Revealing mistake: When the dolls explode in the flat, you can tell they are being held by a member of the crew by the way they move. (00:26:30)
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