# Where to watch Only Fools and Horses (1981) in the UK

> Only Fools and Horses (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go, Now TV, and ITVX Premium. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.1/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 7  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T05:41:59.034Z)  

## Synopsis

Only Fools and Horses.... Is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally transmitted on BBC One from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until 2003.

In working-class Peckham in south-east London, ambitious market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his younger half-brother Rodney, explore their highs and lows in life, in particular their attempts to get rich.

Initially not an immediate hit and receiving little promotion early on, it later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode "Time on Our Hands" (originally billed as the series finale) holds the record for the biggest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers. The series bears a significant influence on British culture, contributing several words and phrases to the English language.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Only%20Fools%20and%20Horses)
- [Now TV](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=Only%20Fools%20and%20Horses)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Only%20Fools%20and%20Horses)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Only%20Fools%20and%20Horses&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Only Fools and Horses in the UK?**

Only Fools and Horses (1981) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go, Now TV, and ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Only Fools and Horses?**

Yes. Only Fools and Horses can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Only Fools and Horses on the same service?**

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**Is Only Fools and Horses on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Only Fools and Horses is currently included with: Sky Go, Now TV, and ITVX Premium.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/72/only-fools-and-horses-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/8QznQBwr4aqPIQTiymL7obM3qOK.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/72/only-fools-and-horses-1981.json

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