Strained Relations Strained Relations "Strained Relations" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode of series 4, and was first screened on 28 February 1985. It is a day full of sorrow for Del Boy and Rodney, as their Grandad has died. They have attended Grandad's funeral, along with Mike, Boycie, Trigger, and the North London branch of the Trotter family. Back at the wake in Nelson Mandela House, Rodney is extremely upset to find that Del is cheering himself up by telling his mates lots of jokes. Del and Rodney also meet Grandad's
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