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Rodney Applies For His Own Job | Only Fools And Horses | BBC Comedy Greats

Rodney Applies For His Own Job | Only Fools And Horses | BBC Comedy Greats

BBC Comedy Greats

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the phrase “applies for his own job” means?
What kind of comedy situations might happen in a job interview?
What do you expect from a BBC comedy clip with this title?

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Rodney Applies For His Own Job | Only Fools And Horses | BBC Comedy Greats

Rodney’s news and the job ad (00:00 – 01:28)

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1. What does Rodney say he is doing?

He is opening his own company.
He is applying for another job.
He is quitting immediately.

2. Why does Rodney say he will stay on with Del?

Until the company buys a new vehicle.
Until he finishes computer training.
Until Del can find someone suitable to replace him.

3. According to the job ad, which skill is an advantage but not essential?

Experience with computers
Speaking French
Driving a company vehicle

Rodney Applies For His Own Job | Only Fools And Horses | BBC Comedy Greats

The phone call, the clinic, and acting posh (01:28 – 03:06)

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1. What does Del say he got?

A new company vehicle
A new digital phone
A computer for work

2. What medical procedure is mentioned?

An eye test
A vaccination
A vasectomy

3. Why does Del say he wants to sound “posh” on the phone?

He wants to practise for a radio show.
He wants to hide his identity from Rodney.
He wants them to think they are professional, not “a couple of hippity always.”

Rodney Applies For His Own Job | Only Fools And Horses | BBC Comedy Greats

Del plays a trick: the marketing manager (03:06 – 04:20)

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1. What does Del plan to do to Rodney?

Help him prepare for the interview
Wind him right up
Offer him a higher salary

2. What name does Del give when he pretends to be the manager?

Dale Volunteering
Rodney Trotter
Iva Hardy

3. How does Rodney answer the question about being one of the Trotter brothers?

He says no and says he hasn’t got a brother.
He refuses to answer.
He says yes and mentions his brother Del.

Rodney Applies For His Own Job | Only Fools And Horses | BBC Comedy Greats

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1. What is the main comedic idea in this clip?

Rodney accidentally applies for a job that is connected to him, creating a ridiculous situation.
Rodney becomes a doctor and treats his friends.
Del learns to use a computer for the first time.

2. Why is Del upset when he realizes who is calling?

Because Rodney is calling him even though he is in the same room.
Because the clinic cancelled the appointment.
Because the newspaper printed the wrong ad.

3. What does the clip suggest about Del’s personality?

He likes to prank people and control the situation.
He is serious and never jokes.
He avoids talking on the phone.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Rodney Applies For His Own Job | Only Fools And Horses | BBC Comedy Greats

Would you ever apply for a job advertised by your own workplace? Why or why not?
Why do you think Del wants to sound “posh” on the phone? Does accent matter in your country?
Is it funny or mean to “wind someone right up”? Where is the line between a joke and bullying?
Rodney says he “hasn’t got a brother.” Why might he say that in this moment?

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