Homesick (Only Fools and Horses) he wants to go for the drink there and then, only to find Grandad fit and active again. Infuriated, she forces Rodney to resign as chairman and then tells the Trotters that they will no longer be moving into their bungalow. Despite all that has happened, Del still asks her if the offer of a drink is still open. Homesick (Only Fools and Horses) "Homesick" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the first episode of series 3, and was first broadcast on 10 November 1983. In the episode Rodney is appointed chairman of
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.