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Only Fools and Horses S1E6 — The Russians Are Coming
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The Russians Are Coming

7.7/10 · 864 votesOct 13, 198130 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of the Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One things guaranteed: the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

Directed byMartin Shardlow
Written byJohn Sullivan

Seasons7

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast3

David Jason

David Jason

Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Rodney Trotter

Lennard Pearce

Lennard Pearce

Edward 'Grandad' Trotter

Crew3

John Sullivan

John Sullivan

Writer

Ray Butt

Ray Butt

Producer

Martin Shardlow

Martin Shardlow

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Russians Are Coming" is episode 6 of Only Fools and Horses season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 864 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Martin Shardlow and written by John Sullivan, it aired on October 13, 1981.