The title sequence for ‘Only Fools and Horses’ is basically a sequence of pictures with locations that could be relevant to the show with some graphics of the main characters but there is a lot more to it.
The music in the background sounds like normal blokes and sounds like something that would be sung down the pub. This suggests that the characters in the show are quite normal, pretty funny and mostly have a laugh.
During the sequence, a series of pictures are shown in the background such as; Sunday markets, the pub, housing estates, car parks. These are all very normal and typically British locations, which again, suggests to the audience the nature of the show. The use of pictures instead of video could represent photo albums.
While the background changes through the settings graphics transition over the top and show video of the main characters, with the actor’s name doing things the character is known for. Firstly, Del Boy is shown and he has a lump of cash in his hand, this shows the audience that his character is financially focused and loves money. Secondly, Rodney is shown and he empties his pockets and shrugs his shoulders. This portrays Rodney as having money troubles but as well as quite stupid as he shrugs his shoulders. Lastly, Grandad is sitting in an armchair eating a sandwich this gives the audience signals for what this character does the majority of the time.
The font used looks like the type used on signs advertising Sunday markets and car boots which again shows that it is a very British show.
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