Ashes to Ashes (Only Fools and Horses) Ashes to Ashes (Only Fools and Horses) "Ashes to Ashes" is an episode of the BBC sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses". It was the second episode of Series 2, and was first screened on 28 October 1982. The episode title was based on the Christian funeral service phrase "ashes to ashes, dust to dust". As Del Boy and Rodney are in the market conducting business as usual, Trigger arrives and asks them if they will attend the funeral of his grandmother Alice. At first reluctant, they learn that they will be the only other mourners, so the Trotters agree. Later,
Del Boy sent to prison. Rodney becomes the Managing Director of a reformed T.I.T., but this does not stop Del acting as if he runs the business. He fails to make enough to pay his tax bill, but an inheritance from the recently deceased Uncle Albert gives him the money he needs. Del Boy's autobiography, called "He Who Dares", was released in October 2015. The book was released in memoriam of the series' creator John Sullivan. The book portrays the events of "Rock and Chips" and "Only Fools and Horses" from Del Boy's perspective. The book also covers what happened between and