To mark the 45th anniversary of the beloved British sitcom Only Fools and Horses, the channel U&GOLD has released previously unseen footage from the iconic 1989 episode The Jolly Boys' Outing. This special episode was originally broadcast on Christmas Day in 1989 and drew over 20 million viewers, making it a major event in British television history. The episode follows the misadventures of Del Boy (Sir David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), and their friends on a chaotic coach trip to Margate, a seaside town in Kent. The newly released material includes rare scenes, studio recordings, and location footage that offer a deeper look into the creation of the episode. The release comes ahead of a two-part documentary series titled Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive, set to air in October. The documentary features fresh interviews with several cast members, including Sir David Jason, Tessa Peake Jones, Gwyneth Strong, Sue Holderness, Steven Woodcock, and Denis Lill. Sir David Jason, who is 86 years old, described the new footage as "very exciting and very interesting," noting that many of the clips had never been seen by anyone except those who recorded them. The show, created by John Sullivan, is widely regarded as one of the most beloved and influential sitcoms in British television history, and it continues to be a staple on U&GOLD. The sitcom's legacy is further highlighted by the record-breaking 1996 Christmas special Time on Our Hands, which attracted 24.3 million viewers and still holds the record for the most-watched TV program in UK history. The show has had a lasting cultural impact, inspiring a West End musical, various spin-offs, and an extensive range of merchandise. Sir David Jason explained that Only Fools and Horses is not a traditional sitcom but rather a "situation drama," focusing on the everyday lives and relationships of its characters. Nicholas Lyndhurst, who plays Rodney, has often spoken about the joy of working on the show. He recalled how the rehearsal space—a "brown, concrete, soulless tower block"—was transformed by John Sullivan into "the happiest workplace on the planet." John Sullivan, the show’s creator, passed away in 2011 after a brief illness. He was also known for other popular British sitcoms, including Citizen Smith and Just Good Friends. Lyndhurst has stated that no new episodes of Only Fools and Horses will be made now that Sullivan has passed away, as he was the central figure behind the show. Several cast members have also died, making it difficult to continue without Sullivan. However, Lyndhurst assured fans that the remaining cast members remain close and continue to cherish the legacy of the show.