PC Singh is still employed by Greater Manchester Police, on 'recuperative duties'. Completely understanding about his younger brother's worried pride, Del promotes Rodney to Sales Director. Later at 5:30pm, Rodney is shown wearing a horseriding helmet with Raquel's scarf on it, which Del calls a Trotter Crash Turban. To Rodney's surprise, Del begins to cry. Tweet; Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms . But the case was blasted by critics who said it was a waste of vital public funds. Del tells Rodney that he is getting a vasectomy, much to his younger brother's disapproval. 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Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article It was the second episode of the 1996 Christmas trilogy and the fourteenth Christmas special, first screened on 27 December 1996. Del agrees and leaves the room sobbing. But when it comes to comedy, Christmas specials still long to capture the hearts and minds of turkey-stuffed viewers as Only Fools & Horses did across 18 specials between 1981 and 2003. Later, Cassandra suffers a miscarriage. Del then decides to not have the vasectomy after all, and goes back to sleep. In Modern Men, Del snd Roodney are in the kitchen and del places his plate in the washing up bowl, this is after Del tells Rodney he is going to promote him to Sales Director. Rodney realizes that the job he wanted is already his, and that Del only placed that ad in the newspaper so that someone could help him while Rodney looks for a real job. PC Singh had already told superiors he was unhappy about the situation because of his religion. I felt disheartened and ostracised.”. As the Sikh doctor leaves on a motorscooter, Del wisecracks about him not wearing a crash helmet because of his huge turban (a genuine legal exemption under UK law), which gives Del an idea. Greater Manchester Police denies racial discrimination. As Del and Rodney arrive at Cassandra's room in theatre gowns, Del tells Rodney that he has to be comforting and understanding as well as talk about the future, not the past or present. Cassandra smiles and hugs her husband. At the Nag's Head, Del Boy is able to convince Mike to accept a fiver for a trayful of drinks as well as sell him a "hairdryer" (actually an electric paint stripper) by doing the "I can make you turn your hands over without touching you" trick. As they head off, a drunken man is insulting the hospital staff and its patients. It was the second episode of the 1996 Christmas trilogy and the fourteenth Christmas special, first screened on 27 December 1996. Del takes part in the conversation with the false identity "Ivor Hardy" and talking in a strong Welsh accent, as well as explaining what his company sells; anything it can get its hands on, and Rodney's job is to take the stuff down to the market and sell it from a suitcase. Immediately on the next shot the scarves behind his shoulder. Directed by Tony Dow. He joined the force in 2003 as a Police Community Support Officer, but problems began when he was asked to go out on cycle patrols. By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 15:36 EDT, 2 October 2009 then leaves satisfied. In Modern Men, the 3 wheeled vans registration is DHV 938 D whereas in “The Russians are Coming”and “A Touch of Class” the vans reg is APL 911 H, in many other episodes it’s clear that it’s not the same van used each episode. … In Modern Men, Sid’s Cafe increases significantly in size from Miami Twice and Dates in this episode. As Del and Rodney arrive at Cassandra's room in theatre gowns, Del tells Rodney that he has to be comforting and understanding as well as talk about the future, not the past or present. PC Gurmeal Singh, 31, who has worn a turban since he was 15, was asked to remove it by Greater Manchester Police during riot training. This is also the third different layout it has had as it is completely different in To Hull and back. The officer had reluctantly removed his turban for one riot course in 2006. "Modern Men" was the second part in the 1996 Christmas trilogy of Only Fools And Horses, airing on the 27th December 1996 with a viewing figure of 21.3 million. Del accuses Rodney of trying to get rid of him when Rodney said that he had not got a brother to Del. In Modern Men, the 3 wheeled vans registration is DHV 938 D whereas in “The Russians are Coming”and “A Touch of Class” the vans reg is APL 911 H, in many other episodes it’s clear that it’s not the same van used each episode. He went on: “I felt coerced and I saw no other option than to remove my turban and wear the helmet in order to carry out the training. The next morning at Nelson Mandela House, Rodney tells Albert about a want ad in the paper advertising a highbrow company. Del shuts the drunken man up by hitting him square on the jaw. Later at 5:30pm, Rodney is shown wearing a horseriding helmet with Raquel's scarf on it, which Del calls a Trotter Crash Turban. Sometime later, Del is in a medical clinic, ready for his vasectomy, and Dr. Singh is going to operate on him. When chiefs suggested he get a protective turban, PC Singh said it reminded him of the hit TV sitcom where Del Boy Trotter, played by actor David Jason, took delivery of 200 “crash turbans” to sell to “motorbike-riding Sikhs in Peckham”. 'I need a flight home now! PC Singh felt like a chracter on 'Only Fools and Horses'. However, you will find some great articles order back issues and use the historic Daily Express We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Later that night, while they are in bed, Del shows Raquel a new book he bought called "Modern Man", which Del thinks will turn him into a very polite gentleman when he meets Raquel's parents in the near future.