Did you know the water was dyed blue to look “spring-like”? They used food coloring. It turned people’s teeth blue. Imagine smiling at a date with Smurf teeth.
Another fun tidbit: the label on the bottle was hand-drawn by the prop team. It featured a crummy picture of a mountain. The mountain was from a cut-out of a yogurt pot. Yes, really. That’s how low-budget genius works.
The water came from a real garden hose on set. The cast had to pretend to sip it. They were actually drinking weak squash. But the gag was pure tap water.
Only Fools and Horses Hornby Peckham Spring Train Tanker OO Gauge
The Real-Life Legacy
Peckham Spring has become a cult meme in British pop culture. People still joke about it at parties. If someone offers you a dodgy drink, you say: “Is this Peckham Spring?” It’s an instant inside joke.
There’s even a real product called Peckham Spring now—sort of. A craft beer company released a tribute ale. It’s not water. It’s beer with a cheeky label. The irony is delicious.
