'Play it nice and cool son, nice and cool': David Beckham delights fans as he recreates famous Only Fools and Horses bar fall for Sport Relief 2014

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 19:28 EST, 21 March 2014 | UPDATED: 19:53 EST, 21 March 2014

Fans have never forgotten Del Boy's wise words to Trigger: 'Play it nice and cool son, nice and cool. You know what I mean', before he fell through a bar.

And now viewers have been treated to a new take on the famous Only Fools and Horses skit thanks to David Beckham's Sport Relief 2014 offering on Friday evening.

The former footballer is seen recreating the fall after joining the Trotter brothers for a special episode to raise money for charity.

Scroll down for video

One minute it's there: David Beckham delighted fans after recreating Del Boy's famous bar fall in a special Sport Relief episode of Only Fools and Horses on Friday

One minute it's there: David Beckham delighted fans after recreating Del Boy's famous bar fall in a special Sport Relief episode of Only Fools and Horses on Friday

Del Boy and Rodney are seen attempting to sell the star's signed 'boxer briefs' on their market stall at the start of the clip, with the latter failing miserably at modelling the white undergarments.

 

More...

The 38-year-old superstar is later seen sitting with them at their local cafe after dismal sales, before offering Rodney, played by Nicholas Lyndhurst, some modelling advice.

David is heard telling him: 'Most people think modelling is about standing there looking great, but there's more to it than that. Just remember a good model doesn't just walk, he glides. They don't just turn, they oscillate.'

Next minutes it's gone! The former footballer is seen leaning over to find the crate had been moved, replicating David Jason's stance from the infamous scene

Next minutes it's gone! The former footballer is seen leaning over to find the crate had been moved, replicating David Jason's stance from the infamous scene

Not them this time! Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, who plays Rodney, are seen looking on from their market stall as Beckham lands on the ground

Not them this time! Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, who plays Rodney, are seen looking on from their market stall as Beckham lands on the ground

As Rodney gives it another go, Beckham is seen watching from afar, and, after signing a football for a fan, he goes to lean on a nearby crate before falling to the floor in the exactly the same way as David Jason did in the series.

Viewers took to Twitter to share their delight during the BBC1 show, with one writing: 'David Beckham's fall on Only Fools and Horses was almost as funny as the original. Totally didn't expect it either #BeckhamInPeckham'.

One fan commented: 'Was not expecting that classic fall #DavidBeckham in #OFAH ha ha great', while another added: 'Only fool and horses with David Beckham. It was as good as I hoped it would be. Becks got to do the classic fall.'

Incognito: The 38-year-old became distracted from the situation after a fan asked him to sign a football

Incognito: The 38-year-old became distracted from the situation after a fan asked him to sign a football

Golden Balls: Earlier in the scene Del Boy and Rodney are seen attempting to sell the star's signed 'boxer briefs' on their market stall, with the latter failing miserably at modelling the white undergarments

Golden Balls: Earlier in the scene Del Boy and Rodney are seen attempting to sell the star's signed 'boxer briefs' on their market stall, with the latter failing miserably at modelling the white undergarments

Peckham pals: The 38-year-old superstar is then seen sitting with them at their local cafe after dismal sales, before he offers Rodney some modelling advice

Peckham pals: The 38-year-old superstar is then seen sitting with them at their local cafe after dismal sales, before he offers Rodney some modelling advice

The episode also saw the actors jokingly poke fun at David's intelligence, and at one point he is heard telling them the reason why he is wearing dark-rimmed specs.

'I'm trying to go incognitive', he said, while meaning incognito.

The memorable piece ended with a tribute to the late Roger 'Trigger' Lloyd Pack, who died aged 69 in January this year.

There was also a tribute to John Sullivan, who was involved in the script-writing of the sit-com, following his death in 2011.

Great reception: Viewers took to Twitter to share their delight during the BBC1 show, with one writing: 'David Beckham's fall on Only Fools and Horses was almost as funny as the original. Totally didn't expect it either'

Great reception: Viewers took to Twitter to share their delight during the BBC1 show, with one writing: 'David Beckham's fall on Only Fools and Horses was almost as funny as the original. Totally didn't expect it either'

Smooth: In the original skit (pictured) Del Boy is heard telling pal Trigger: 'Play it nice and cool son, nice and cool. You know what I mean', before falling through a bar

Smooth: In the original skit (pictured) Del Boy is heard telling pal Trigger: 'Play it nice and cool son, nice and cool. You know what I mean', before falling through a bar

Take two: After some 'helpful' advice from Beckham, Rodney gives modelling a second go before the famous fall happens

Take two: After some 'helpful' advice from Beckham, Rodney gives modelling a second go before the famous fall happens

Remembering: The memorable piece ended with a tribute to the late Roger 'Trigger' Lloyd Pack, who died aged 69 in January this year

Remembering: The memorable piece ended with a tribute to the late Roger 'Trigger' Lloyd Pack, who died aged 69 in January this year

Comments (78)

Share what you think

 View all

The comments below have been moderated in advance.

Thought Beckham was brilliant!!

42
472
 Click to rate

Ohhh I'm in tears now laughing at the original sketch. Such brilliant talent and writing by John Sullivan. A legend.

6
264
 Click to rate

Absolute brilliant sketch - well done to Rodney, Del Boy and David. Hilariously funny.

19
389
 Click to rate

It wasn't comic relief.

220
37
 Click to rate

john Sullivan was not "involved" in the scriptwriting, he was the bloody scriptwriter! get your facts right daily mail.

15
157
 Click to rate

David Beckham should consider acting he was a natural. Loved to see Britain's fav show back on.

33
263
 Click to rate

I really enjoyed this and beckham was great, bring it back

21
277
 Click to rate

Didn't see that coming, but a stroke of genius. Loved it!

17
323
 Click to rate

It was OFAH at its best, comedy gold!! Just brilliant! And David Beckham was fab.

19
259
 Click to rate

I must say I was a little disappointed myself. Over acted & I expected a 30 minute episode as well don't know why. It was nice they mentioned Trigger in the sketch. Oh how I miss OFAH.

223
55
 Click to rate

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

Add your comment

By posting your comment you agree to our house rules.

Who is this week's top commenter? Find out now