The Only Fools and Horses episode that was banned from airing after 9/11

The best telly scriptwriters often infuse their work with personal anecdotes, and John Sullivan of Only Fools and Horses fame was a master at this.

The beloved writer skilfully incorporated his own life experiences into several episodes of the iconic BBC comedy series, most of which were met with tremendous acclaim.

Yet, Sullivan could never have foreseen that an episode he penned would be pulled from repeat broadcasts due to a particular scene towards the end.

Initially, when it aired, the scene in question wasn't considered distressing, but following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, its content became potentially upsetting for viewers.

In the 1990 instalment 'The Sky's the Limit', Boycie is baffled by the disappearance of his satellite dish, while Delboy mysteriously acq