Heroes and Villains (Only Fools and Horses)

"Heroes and Villains"
Only Fools and Horses episode
Episode no.Episode 13
(Christmas Special)
Directed byTony Dow
Written byJohn Sullivan
Original air date25 December 1996 (1996-12-25)
Running time
  • 60 minutes (TV)
  • 58:40 (DVD/iTunes)
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"Heroes and Villains" is the thirteenth Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, first broadcast on 25 December 1996 as the first part of the 1996 Christmas trilogy. It attracted a UK television audience of 21.3 million, at the time a record for the show. In the episode, Del and Rodney are invited to a fancy dress party. They arrive dressed as Batman and Robin.