Only Fools and Horses Convention continued By DJ Chris Plant

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The BBC was also on hand, they have re-edited Royal Flush for Christmas and they wanted fans to watch the new version and record the laughter. Only 400 lucky fans have seen the new version (and Alex and I were 2 of them). Over Christmas we will be able to hear our laughter when the episode is broadcast for the first time as a new edit (what an honour)!

The Convention staff even built a replica of the famous Trotter flat and it looked fantastic. Everybody had the chance to get a photo of themselves with two look-alikes of DelBoy and Uncle Albert, inside the Trotters flat for just £5.

The Trotters Ethnic Tour bus also made an appearance outside The Leisure Centre. Inside the Tour Bus were lots of props from the TV show, which included DelBoy's jackets and hat, Rodney's army jacket, Uncle Albert's duffel coat, DelBoy's bar from the Trotter flat, wallpaper from the Trotter flat and many more interesting items.

The Convention held an auction on stage and there were plenty of amazing items on offer (including a signed Nicholas Lyndhurst photo). Unfortunately I didn't have enough money to bid for ANY of the items. But I did have enough money to buy a couple of raffle tickets.

When it was time for the raffle, I never thought that I would do any good as I hadn't won a raffle in my entire life. But to my amazement I WON FIRST PRIZE! I just couldn't believe my luck and neither could my friend Alex (calling me a lucky git all the way back to Hull). I went home with a framed copy of a Peckham Echo, as used in the final trilogy with a Certificate from the BBC.

The framed Peckham Echo is worth a mint and will only rise in value, but no money in the world could make me part with it, as I have a piece of history from the country's greatest TV Comedy series. Another great day out for my friend Alex and I. Bonjour for now! Please email me if you have any ideas for stories djchrisplant@djchrisplant.karoo.co.uk

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