BBC Audio is set to take fans on a nostalgic trip back to Peckham with the launch of ‘Only Fools and Horses: The BBC TV Soundtrack Collections', arriving 15th January 2026.
The new audiobook releases celebrate one of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms, offering listeners the chance to relive classic moments entirely through their original TV soundtracks.
The collection spans the full breadth of the legendary series, divided into five releases:
- Series 1 & 2
- Series 3 & 4
- Series 5 & 6
- Series 7
- The Final Christmas Specials
Frequently voted the nation’s favourite sitcom, ‘Only Fools and Horses' originally aired from 1981 to 2003, running for seven series and 18 Christmas specials. John Sullivan’s beloved creation became a cultural institution, winning multiple awards and delivering some of television’s most iconic comic scenes. The 1996 episode ‘Time on Our Hands' famously drew over 24 million viewers — still the highest audience ever recorded for a British comedy.
These new soundtrack collections capture every laugh, scheme and mishap from the Trotter family’s many misadventures. Listeners can once again join Del Boy (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Grandad (Lennard Pearce) and later Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield) as they navigate life in Peckham with their trademark optimism and dubious entrepreneurial flair. From chandelier catastrophes to doomed money-making ventures, each audio release offers a warm reminder of why the show remains so beloved.
The Christmas specials are also represented, including fan favourites ‘Christmas Crackers' and ‘Diamonds Are for Heather', bringing seasonal chaos and unexpected heart to the festive line-up.
Presented across five definitive volumes, these audio collections aim to appeal both to long-time devotees and newcomers discovering the charm of Trotters Independent Traders for the first time.
BBC Audiobooks continues to showcase some of the best British storytelling and performance talent, with a catalogue ranging from classic literature to contemporary dramas featuring stars such as Bill Nighy, Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch and Lenny Henry.
As ‘Only Fools and Horses' remains a cornerstone of British comedy, these new soundtracks offer fans the perfect chance to revisit the magic — no Reliant Regal required. Pre-order now.
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