| "The Russians Are Coming" | |
|---|---|
| Only Fools and Horses episode | |
| Episode no. | Series 1 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Martin Shardlow |
| Written by | John Sullivan |
| Original air date | 13 October 1981 |
| Running time | 30:14 (DVD) / 30:23 (iTunes) |
"The Russians Are Coming" is an episode of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. It was first screened on 13 October 1981, as the final episode of series 1. In the episode, Del buys a nuclear fallout shelter and, anticipating a nuclear war, the Trotters decide to build it.