Who was first choice for Del Boy?
Who was first choice for Del Boy?
actor Enn Reitel
First choice to play Del Boy was the actor Enn Reitel, but he was tied up with other work. Next to be approached was future Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent, who also turned down the role. With ‘Horses’ ready to roll and no Del in sight, it was all getting a little worrying.
Is Beckham from Peckham?
“Beckham in Peckham” is a 10 minute edition of the BBC sitcom, Only Fools and Horses, broadcast as part of the Sport Relief 2014 appeal on 21 March 2014….Beckham in Peckham.
| “Beckham in Peckham” | |
|---|---|
| Only Fools and Horses episode | |
| Rodney and Del Boy, pictured with former professional footballer David Beckham. | |
| Directed by | Tony Dow |
How many Only Fools and Horses films are there?
| Only Fools and Horses | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 64 (list of episodes) |
| Production |
How old is Rodney meant to be in Only Fools and Horses?
During the debut episode, Rodney, played by Nicholas Lyndhurst, clearly states to Del Boy that he is 23 years old.
Why was Only Fools and Horses Set in Peckham?
Peckham was chosen because of its poor economy, but, ironically, the cost of insurance for filming in Peckham was too high for producers, meaning many of the outdoor scenes for Only Fools and Horses were filmed in Bristol instead.
Who played Rodney in Only Fools and Horses?
Nicholas LyndhurstRodney Trotter / Played by
Why Did Only Fools and Horses stop?
Sullivan told the TV Times: “When we finished in 1996 we thought it was the end, but there was a lot of pressure to bring Only Fools back, and I think everyone missed the camaraderie of being part of what had become a family. “You never say never, but I can’t see us doing any more after these two episodes.”
Are Del Boy and Rodney related?
Rodney Charlton Trotter was a character in Only Fools And Horses from 1981 to 2003 and again in 2014. He was the younger half brother of Derek “Del Boy” Trotter and son of Joan Mavis Trotter and Freddie “The Frog” Robdal, due to Joan having an extra marital relationship with Freddie in February 1960.
What does Del Boy say in French?
“Mon dieu!” Del Boy’s meaning: You idiot.
