Only Fools and Horses was a hugely popular British sitcom that aired from 1981 to 2003. It followed the misadventures of Del Boy and Rodney Trotter, small-time traders in London, and their schemes to get rich. The show was a big success due to its well-written characters and ability to include both comedy and more dramatic moments. It reflected changing social attitudes in Britain under Margaret Thatcher's government in the 1980s.