Ep 4. Yesterday Never Comes

Del and Rodney Trotter are back in action in the third season of Only Fools and Horses, bringing their hilarious schemes and mishaps to the screen once more. In this fourth episode, titled "Yesterday Never Comes," the brothers find themselves caught up in a new adventure involving a mysterious antique clock.

The episode begins with Del and Rodney visiting a fancy antique shop in the hopes of selling a stolen pocket watch. Despite some initial reluctance from the shop owner, the duo eventually manages to strike a deal and make off with a hefty sum of cash. However, their luck soon takes a turn for the worse when they stumble upon an old grandfather clock that catches Del's eye.

Believing the clock to be worth a fortune, Del purchases it for a hefty sum of money, much to Rodney's dismay. Rodney is convinced that the clock is just an old, broken relic, but Del is determined to prove him wrong. As they lug the heavy clock back to their flat, the brothers soon discover that their troubles are far from over.

It turns out that the clock is haunted by the ghost of a woman who died tragically many years ago. The ghost appears to Rodney in a terrifying vision, leaving him rattled and scared. Despite his fear, Rodney remains convinced that the ghost is just a figment of his imagination, but Del is not so sure. He becomes increasingly obsessed with the clock, convinced that it holds the key to his financial success.

As Del and Rodney attempt to navigate their new possession and the ghost that haunts it, they soon find themselves embroiled in a complex web of lies and deceit. Desperate to cash in on their investment, they enlist the help of a hapless inventor named Trigger, who they believe can fix the clock and make it worth even more money. But as the clock's true value is revealed, the Trotter brothers realize that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

In the end, Del and Rodney must use all their wit and cunning to outsmart their rivals and avoid the grasping hands of the law. With a healthy dose of humor and heart, "Yesterday Never Comes" is a classic episode of Only Fools and Horses that is sure to leave fans laughing and cheering for more.