Leonard Pearce had died just as they had started production on Series 4, (There are some publicity photos of them filming the next episode with Leonard, which was originally meant to be the first episode of the series). The crew were given two weeks off to grieve and John Sullivan had to write last week’s episode to explain why Grandad wasn’t in it and this one to show the funeral and to introduce Uncle Albert. David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst were obviously upset at losing Leonard and filming the funeral was difficult, since they had just been to Leonard’s actual funeral a week of two earlier.
@@TheReactingMan Honestly, that WAS the BBC’s initial suggestion for them to carry on, as they had already set a date for when the series was going to air. They were like ‘Just get a different actor, the audience won’t care’. Of course, John Sullivan and David Jason objected because Leonard WAS Grandad, and said that when a grandparent dies, you don’t just get a lookalike and carry on as if nothing’s changed. The other suggestion was getting an aunt to live them, and have a female lead as well, but David Jason didn’t like the idea saying that Del would not treat and aunt the same way he treated Grandad, like calling her a ‘silly old git’ and shoving her into the back of the van, so we got Uncle Albert.
Man... That shot of Del turning around and Rodney standing over the grave is utterly beautiful and not something you expect from a comedy. Beautiful episode thats spectacularly written.
Leonard Pearce who played Grandad passed away a couple of weeks before this episode so the actors emotions were real and raw because they lost a good friend in real life - it was a tough episode to react to and a sad one. Grandad was definitely missed but Uncle Albert is a great character in his own way and yes you are right he is definitely more energetic and fun. Personally I think the show gets much better from here because the writing got much better. The entire season is superb and the Christmas Special To Hull And Back is an epic one
This is such a clever episode, not only does it brilliantly introduce Uncle Albert but the genius writing of John Sullivan, acted superbly by david and Nick…the ability to make you laugh one second and cry the next. No spoilers but it’s not the last time he does this. One of my favourites this, you see the real emotional side of Del, his vulnerabilities then his compassion and of course it’s the start of a whole new level of OFAH. PS loved your reaction to the Del and Rodney scene of how Del felt
John Sullivan didn't know at first, how to bring in Uncle Albert in a a plausible way. All of his war time stories drive everybody insane. It is totally believable that Stan and Jean neglect him as Albert bores them to death with his war time stories and get on their nerves. It would have been too predictable that they were trying to fill the void, if Del Boy had just asked to Uncle Albert to 'move in' with him, as opposed to being 'lumbered with him.
I think towards the end the characters became unbelievable and so did the storylines.That Miami and Batman and Robin episodes were too far off script I think.
Love it when he asks trigger for cigarettes and he had loads because he stole the cigarette machine from Mike's nags head pub hahaha, always loved that part. Rip grandad x
This episode had to be quickly re-written after actor Leonard Pearce passed away who played (Grandad). Uncle albert introduction really picked the show up, and send it in a whole new brilliant direction....
"Has anyone seen my hat?" What a great line (for a bit-part actor) totally punctures the gloomy mood Only Fools was SO good at that emotional/comedy gear change
This was Buster Merryfield’s big break. He had only done a bit of stage work for his local theatre and the odd walk on for television, but his main job had been as a bank manager. Naturally, he was terrified about taking over Leonard’s role in the show, but both David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst supported him and encouraged him and he became a much loved member of the cast.
But can he cook? I think they did a good job with this and Uncle Albert seems to be a very likable character and I can't wait to hear some of his stories
They did this episode very well. It had humour but was done in good taste. Hard to watch as they were not acting as they were really grieving for the actor.
This episode marked the first time you got a full-on emotional moment. There's plenty of those from now and and they only help propel the show and characters forward.
After Grandad died, somebody at The BBC suggested getting an elderly aunt to come and live with Del Boy and Rodney in the flat. David Jason (the actor who plays Del Boy) was strongly against it, because he felt the show wouldn't be as funny having an older woman come and live with The Trotter clan. David didn't feel that Del could shove an old lady into the back of the three-wheeled van or say "Shut up, you daft old sod" to her, without being offensive. John Sullivan (the writer) instead decided to get another elderly man, who could come in and be Grandad's long-lost younger brother, so in came Uncle Albert.
The very first suggestion was to get a double/lookalike in and to put a scarf and trilby hat on the lookalike and for the cast to carry on, as if nothing had happened. David Jason was opposed to the idea, because they didn't feel comfortable with somebody else playing Grandad. They wanted to acknowledge Grandad had died.
With patreon is there a way I can buy one off episodes or does it have to be monthly mate? Also is there a way to buy it in one go or does it have to be monthly?
I set the channel up as Subscription Based so I dont have the per view option I will look into it more but I don't think it's possible to have both options sorry
Hi Thanks for posting that's great It seams the BB isn't very popular on my channel and I keep bumping it to do more viewed videos I am still watching it and post an episode a week on patreon and I am working on a episode 3 for UA-cam but I am doing it between other shows so I can't really say when it will be done Your posts are very encouraging I will try to get it out soon
@@TheReactingMan wow, that is shocking that you dont get lots of views--bb reacts are very popular. I'm bummed because I finally find a reactor that is awesome and you're not gonna do it regularly. There were several other commenters on BB that asked if you were committing to whole series, you said yes so they and I subscribed. I promise you that you will not regret watching and wonder why you hadnt sooner. You even said "i decided to watch something that I've been wanting to see" so do it, who cares how many viewers there are? Cannot afford patreon. Hope to see more soon.
Hi Guys
Thanks for watching
I hope you enjoy it
Uncle Albert (played by Buster Merryfield) is introduced to replace Granddad (played by Lennard Pearce, who died 2 months earlier).
Leonard Pearce had died just as they had started production on Series 4, (There are some publicity photos of them filming the next episode with Leonard, which was originally meant to be the first episode of the series). The crew were given two weeks off to grieve and John Sullivan had to write last week’s episode to explain why Grandad wasn’t in it and this one to show the funeral and to introduce Uncle Albert. David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst were obviously upset at losing Leonard and filming the funeral was difficult, since they had just been to Leonard’s actual funeral a week of two earlier.
I'm glad they just didn't get a new actor to play Grandad
This way seems more respectful
@@TheReactingMan Honestly, that WAS the BBC’s initial suggestion for them to carry on, as they had already set a date for when the series was going to air. They were like ‘Just get a different actor, the audience won’t care’. Of course, John Sullivan and David Jason objected because Leonard WAS Grandad, and said that when a grandparent dies, you don’t just get a lookalike and carry on as if nothing’s changed. The other suggestion was getting an aunt to live them, and have a female lead as well, but David Jason didn’t like the idea saying that Del would not treat and aunt the same way he treated Grandad, like calling her a ‘silly old git’ and shoving her into the back of the van, so we got Uncle Albert.
This was a,so the first on screen funeral for an actor that had passed away as well as the character
Man... That shot of Del turning around and Rodney standing over the grave is utterly beautiful and not something you expect from a comedy.
Beautiful episode thats spectacularly written.
Also the fact it was pretty much done on the fly as LP passed away is testament to the genius of the writing.
It seemed that even the weather was working with them
the cemetery looked cold and gloomy
@@TheReactingMan That's just England, it always looks like that.
The joke with the hat was pure genius. I think this was the first time a funeral scene of a major character had appeared on a British TV comedy.
At first I thought the hat was a nice touch
but Del taking the Vicars hat was hilarious
Leonard Pearce who played Grandad passed away a couple of weeks before this episode so the actors emotions were real and raw because they lost a good friend in real life - it was a tough episode to react to and a sad one. Grandad was definitely missed but Uncle Albert is a great character in his own way and yes you are right he is definitely more energetic and fun. Personally I think the show gets much better from here because the writing got much better. The entire season is superb and the Christmas Special To Hull And Back is an epic one
Thanks
I cant wait to see it all
This is such a clever episode, not only does it brilliantly introduce Uncle Albert but the genius writing of John Sullivan, acted superbly by david and Nick…the ability to make you laugh one second and cry the next. No spoilers but it’s not the last time he does this. One of my favourites this, you see the real emotional side of Del, his vulnerabilities then his compassion and of course it’s the start of a whole new level of OFAH.
PS loved your reaction to the Del and Rodney scene of how Del felt
Thanks
Yes it was very well done
It was funny and sad and respectful to both Grandad and Uncle Albert
John Sullivan didn't know at first, how to bring in Uncle Albert in a a plausible way. All of his war time stories drive everybody insane. It is totally believable that Stan and Jean neglect him as Albert bores them to death with his war time stories and get on their nerves. It would have been too predictable that they were trying to fill the void, if Del Boy had just asked to Uncle Albert to 'move in' with him, as opposed to being 'lumbered with him.
I think towards the end the characters became unbelievable and so did the storylines.That Miami and Batman and Robin episodes were too far off script I think.
Grandad will be always missed 😢😢he was great character and I did liked him so much!!
Love it when he asks trigger for cigarettes and he had loads because he stole the cigarette machine from Mike's nags head pub hahaha, always loved that part. Rip grandad x
I didn't catch it at first but realized later
and Del tells Mike that Trigger can get him a new burglar alarm
@@TheReactingMan yeah hahaha!
This episode had to be quickly re-written after actor Leonard Pearce passed away who played (Grandad). Uncle albert introduction really picked the show up, and send it in a whole new brilliant direction....
"Has anyone seen my hat?" What a great line (for a bit-part actor) totally punctures the gloomy mood
Only Fools was SO good at that emotional/comedy gear change
At first the hat bit was very sad but then became very funny
and release some of the tension
It was a clever bit
This was Buster Merryfield’s big break. He had only done a bit of stage work for his local theatre and the odd walk on for television, but his main job had been as a bank manager. Naturally, he was terrified about taking over Leonard’s role in the show, but both David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst supported him and encouraged him and he became a much loved member of the cast.
But can he cook?
I think they did a good job with this and Uncle Albert seems to be a very likable character and I can't wait to hear some of his stories
The quality of acting in this episode is outstanding.
Ya a couple of the scenes where he was no dialogue were very touching
They did this episode very well. It had humour but was done in good taste. Hard to watch as they were not acting as they were really grieving for the actor.
Ya i would agree with that
1984 this episode was from hell of a long time great reaction video
except for some references it is a timeless show about a family
just trying to get on and very funny
This episode marked the first time you got a full-on emotional moment. There's plenty of those from now and and they only help propel the show and characters forward.
This episode was very sad
and I think they did a good job with it
Im sure the any sad episodes in the future
will be handle just as well
After Grandad died, somebody at The BBC suggested getting an elderly aunt to come and live with Del Boy and Rodney in the flat. David Jason (the actor who plays Del Boy) was strongly against it, because he felt the show wouldn't be as funny having an older woman come and live with The Trotter clan. David didn't feel that Del could shove an old lady into the back of the three-wheeled van or say "Shut up, you daft old sod" to her, without being offensive. John Sullivan (the writer) instead decided to get another elderly man, who could come in and be Grandad's long-lost younger brother, so in came Uncle Albert.
I think a female would have cramped their style
I am glad they decided not to go with that idea
The very first suggestion was to get a double/lookalike in and to put a scarf and trilby hat on the lookalike and for the cast to carry on, as if nothing had happened. David Jason was opposed to the idea, because they didn't feel comfortable with somebody else playing Grandad. They wanted to acknowledge Grandad had died.
Great acting by Del in the flat
Ya I am not an emotional guy
But I was close to losing it there
Liked your reaction Dan ah god bless Grandad passed away in real life he was great and now here is uncle Albert during the war lol 😂
Thanks
I am going to miss Grandad but I am looking forward to Uncle Albert
With patreon is there a way I can buy one off episodes or does it have to be monthly mate? Also is there a way to buy it in one go or does it have to be monthly?
I set the channel up as Subscription Based so I dont have the per view option
I will look into it more but I don't think it's possible to have both options
sorry
@@TheReactingMan no worries matey I just don't like monthly payments if I can help it thanks for the reactions as well mate
C'mon Sinbad. 😂❤
Been waiting for this one - lost a great character and actor but also gained a great actor and character in uncle Albert
I think that with Uncle Albert there will be more
possible situations they can get into
@@TheReactingMan oh yes - just you wait for them hahahahaha. Think first special starts after season 4 ends called To Hull And Back.
Enjoy
Hey man.....are you not gonna do anymore breaking bad???
Hi
Thanks for posting that's great
It seams the BB isn't very popular on my channel and I keep bumping it to do more viewed videos
I am still watching it and post an episode a week on patreon
and I am working on a episode 3 for UA-cam but I am doing it between other shows so I can't really say when it will be done
Your posts are very encouraging I will try to get it out soon
@@TheReactingMan wow, that is shocking that you dont get lots of views--bb reacts are very popular. I'm bummed because I finally find a reactor that is awesome and you're not gonna do it regularly. There were several other commenters on BB that asked if you were committing to whole series, you said yes so they and I subscribed. I promise you that you will not regret watching and wonder why you hadnt sooner. You even said "i decided to watch something that I've been wanting to see" so do it, who cares how many viewers there are? Cannot afford patreon. Hope to see more soon.
I am nearing the end of a couple of series and then BB will get a regular spot
and there will be a new on very soon
As great as uncle Albert was, my favorite will always be grandad.
I think my favorite Grandad story was him losing a fortune because the cards were marked and he marked them
Uncle Albert is the gem of this show from now on
I am looking forward to it
Good man .thankyou from the UK and Sweden
Thanks for watching