Big Brother (Only Fools and Horses) Big Brother (Only Fools and Horses) "Big Brother" is the first ever episode of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". It is the first episode of series 1, and was first broadcast on 8 September 1981. In the episode, Del buys a consignment of briefcases, only to later discover that the combinations are locked inside. Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, chairman of Trotters Independent Traders, employs his younger brother Rodney into his company. Later, at their local pub, The Nag's Head, Rodney meets Del's friend Trigger, in order to buy some briefcases. On introduction, Trigger acknowledges to Del that he
Only Fools and Horses to commit to it. In 2015 we met with the producer, Phil McIntyre, and agreed to develop the idea. Soon after that, Paul Whitehouse came on board and things have been bubbling away ever since. I am very pleased and excited to say that the show will be launching early next year." The musical is due to launch on 9 February 2019 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. "Only Fools and Horses" spawned many merchandising spin-offs. Several books have been published, such as ""The Only Fools and Horses Story"" by Steve Clark and ""The Complete A-Z of Only Fools and