The Robin Flies at Dawn

Only Fools and Horses episode
"The Robin Flies at Dawn"
Series	Special edition
Writer	John Sullivan
Director	-
Producer	Gareth Gwenlan
Duration	5mins and 10seconds
Airdate	1 December 1990
Audience	-

"The Robin Flies at Dawn" is a special edition of the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses, filmed specifically for the British troops serving in the 1990-91 Gulf War. It has never been broadcast commercially.

Synopsis

Shot in the style of a home movie, the episode sees Del Boy, Rodney and Uncle Albert addressing the troops from a "secret location in Southern England" (shortly revealed by Rodney to be High Wycombe). Their yellow Reliant Regal van has been kitted out with a Union Jack, camouflage and a machine gun and Del suggests that it can be the alliance's secret weapon. Also present are many of the troops' wives, whom Del and Rodney assure the viewers they will take care of. The scene ends with an appreciative message to the troops.

Episode cast

Actor	Role
David Jason	Del Boy
Nicholas Lyndhurst	Rodney
Buster Merryfield	Uncle Albert

External links

• The Robin Flies at Dawn script

Preceded by "The Jolly Boys' Outing"

Only Fools and Horses 1 December 1990 (Goodwill message for British troops)

Succeeded by "Rodney Come Home"