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Only Fools and Horses: Lost-Footage Doc Set for 2026 Anniversary on U&GOLD

UKTV commissions a two-part celebration featuring newly restored outtakes plus fresh interviews to revisit the sitcom’s legacy.

Overview

  • The two-part documentary, Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive, will air on U&GOLD in 2026 to mark the show’s 45th anniversary.
  • Producers report 66 previously unseen clips recovered from 16mm negatives, which have been digitally scanned and restored in high definition.
  • The archive spans more than 10 classic episodes, with finds including new material from The Jolly Boys’ Outing, Mother Nature’s Son and an unseen nightclub opening from Class of ’62.
  • New interviews feature principal cast and creatives, including Sir David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong and Sue Holderness, with tributes to creator John Sullivan.
  • An exact broadcast date has not been announced, with additional production anecdotes set to spotlight behind-the-scenes moments such as Miami Twice.