The Second Time Around (Only Fools and Horses) The Second Time Around (Only Fools and Horses) "The Second Time Around" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the fourth episode of series 1, and was first broadcast on 29 September 1981. In the episode, an old fiancee of Del's returns and they rekindle their relationship, to Rodney and Grandad's horror. Del Boy and Rodney are at work as usual, flogging handkerchiefs to the market crowd. They then pop into "The Nag's Head" for a drink, until Del is surprised to see one of his old girlfriends, Pauline Harris, back in London after
Thicker than Water (Only Fools and Horses) are glad to see him go, although Del still gives him some money on his way out. Music from the film "Sleepless Nights" Thicker than Water (Only Fools and Horses) "Thicker than Water" is the third Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses", broadcast on 25 December 1983, and is the first to be screened on Christmas Day. The episode title comes from the proverb blood is thicker than water, highlighted by the appearance of Del and Rodney's father, Reg. Rodney and Grandad are watching television on Christmas Day, when a stranger appears at the door.