Can you visit the Only Fools and Horses set?
Can you visit the Only Fools and Horses set?
Please note that this is NOT an interior set tour as the sets are not accessible to the general public. You will be visiting only external locations used in the show.
Who is playing Grandad in Only Fools and Horses the musical?
Paul Whitehouse has dedicated the first performance of the Only Fools And Horses musical since the pandemic closed theatres to the late John Challis. Whitehouse, who plays Grandad in the West End stage version of the beloved sitcom, said he hoped the cast could pay a “fitting tribute” to the actor.
Is Nelson Mandela House still there?
Nelson Mandela House, the tower block where the Trotter family lived, doesn’t exist. Instead, the location used in Only Fools and Horses for the first few series was Harlech Tower, Park Road East, Acton, in west London.
Where was the hang gliding scene filmed in Only Fools and Horses?
Some of the photographs show the location filming of the episode where Del Boy goes hang-gliding at Butser Hill near Petersfield in Hampshire. David Jason, an enthusiastic glider pilot, was keen to do his own stunts as he told Steve Clark, Journalist and Author of Only Fools and Horses – The Official Inside Story.
Who turned down the role of Del Boy?
Jim Broadbent
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.
What is an offstage swing?
An Off-Stage Swing is a performer who is only in the show if they are covering a role for a missing actor. An On-Stage Swing may be a part of the ensemble and may be asked to cover up to twelve roles, commonly referred to as Tracks in the show.
Who replaced Paul Whitehouse in Only Fools and Horses?
Andy Mace to replace Paul Whitehouse as Grandad in Only Fools and Horses The Musical.
Where is the cemetery in Only Fools and Horses?
Hammersmith Cemetery/Margravine Grandad’s funeral was filmed at Hammersmith Cemetery and Chapel, also known as Margravine, in the emotional episode Strained Relations.
Where was Only Fools and Horses chandelier scene filmed?
Clayesmore School
The scene in question is the memorable chandelier moment when Del Boy and Rodney are tasked with cleaning the ornate, hanging light. The scene was filmed on location at Clayesmore School in Iwerne Minster and it is said that the auction house at the beginning of the episode is the village hall in Sutton Waldron.
Where was Nelson Mandela House in Only Fools and Horses?
Harlech Tower
Nelson Mandela House, the tower block where the Trotter family lived, doesn’t exist. Instead, the location used in Only Fools and Horses for the first few series was Harlech Tower, Park Road East, Acton, in west London.
