BBC Studios and Push Entertainment launch official store as 40th anniversary celebrations continue.
BBC Studios licensing programme continues to mark the 40th anniversary year of the popular TV comedy series Only Fools and Horses with a dedicated online store.
Hosted by licensee Push Entertainment, fans can now browse a dedicated on demand store for bespoke merchandise inspired by the series.
The first wave of apparel – available now at www.onlyfoolsandhorses.shop – is a selection of t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and caps. This will be followed by gifting, homewares and stationery featuring a number of the show’s popular catchphrases.
“We are hugely excited to be working with Push Entertainment to deliver the first ever official Only Fools and Horses store,” commented Rikesh Desai, director for merchandise and gaming at BBC Studios. “I’m sure fans of the iconic show will love the depth and breadth of product we have on offer.”
Ian Shurmer, co-founder of Push Entertainment, added: “The team at Push grew up watching Only Fools and Horses so this is a great opportunity for us to deliver fans of the show something fresh and new.
“We’re looking forward to working with BBC Studios and the Sullivan Estate to build on the great work they have achieved with one of the most iconic TV comedies of all time.”
Written and created by John Sullivan, the Only Fools and Horses series ran for 64 episodes from 1981 to 2003, and at its peak was watched by 24.3 million people. It now has a regular slot on Gold and is consistently one of the most-watched shows on the UKTV-owned channel.
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