Only Fools and Horses

In “The Unlucky Winner Is”, Rodney is awarded a holiday at a five‑star hotel in Majorca, only to be puzzled by the fact that the package is for three people. The episode features David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Gwyneth Strong.

The Unlucky Winner Is is a television programme presented as a single episode. It is classified simply as an episode‑type programme, and its title alone hints at the misfortune that drives the story forward. The plot centres on Rodney, who is unexpectedly awarded a holiday at a five‑star hotel on the Spanish island of Majorca. The prize, however, is allocated for three people, leaving Rodney puzzled as to why the getaway includes extra places he cannot account for. His bewilderment over the unexplained additional guests forms the core of the narrative. The episode features the talents of David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Gwyneth Strong, all of whom appear as the principal cast members. Their involvement provides familiar faces for viewers and anchors the storyline with recognizable performances. Set against the backdrop of a luxury resort in Majorca, the story unfolds within the confines of the upscale hotel, where Rodney’s confusion about the three‑person arrangement drives the action. The combination of a prestigious holiday location and the inexplicable nature of the prize creates the central situation that the episode explores, keeping the focus firmly on Rodney’s attempts to make sense of his unexpected win.