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Writer, John Sullivan Without the writing talents of John Sullivan and the team, Del-Boy might not have ever been found, and Only Fools would certainly not have been the big success it was then or is today. So many thanks go to John for that and without further a do, here are the Fools themselves...
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Del Boy (David Jason) Peckhams answer to Richard Branson, the only difference being that Richard made it! Style, charm, big, bold and brazen come to mind - but unfortunately intelligence... don't! "I saw the look on your face, when he asked me what I thought about Hamlet - and I said I preferred Castellas"
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Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) Del's long suffering younger Brother Rodney, had sod-all to look forward to before he became a partner in Trotters Independant Traders. Sadly years later, he still has all the prospects of a Sinclair C5. "Del, these dolls ain't Barbie or Sindy, these dolls are called Lusty Linda and Erotic Estelle!"
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Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield) The old naval war hero of the Trotter family, causes more than a few headaches for Del & Co. Having taken sinking battleships up as a hobby, theres no end to the tales he can tell, whilst fighting for his king and country. "During the war..."
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Grandad (Lennard Pearce) Much in the same way as Albert, Grandad was never much help to Del during early Trotter life. Trying to bring up young nipper Rodders single-handedly, Del had to graft 19-20 hours a day to put food on the table. And as Del once said... "It was nothing to do with Grandad - he was an out of work lamp lighter, waiting for gas to make a comeback!"
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Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack) If there ever was a queue for brains, poor old Trig was the most serious casualty of queue-jumping. Even the style-king Derek Trotter can't work any magic on the Peckham roadsweeper... "You see Trig, if you talk to these Yuppy sorts about money, you can't fail to impress 'em. I saw one of them old five pound notes the other day..." replies Trig.
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Mike (Ken MacDonald) The owner of Peckham's local, the Nags Head has seen enough of Del's deals over the years to last him a life-time. With musical doorbells that play 36 different National Anthems, mobile phones, and paint-stripper hairdryers and enough 'slates' under the bar to re-tile his roof. "Del, you're 40p short mate. Thats okay Mike, pop it in the charity box will ya."
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Denzil (Paul Barber) Del Boy's pal Denzil could be regarded as the intelligent one, but with a mate like Derek Trotter, life treats Denzil the same way Paxo treats a turkey. Not to mention 50 life-size explosive inflatable dolls! "Last night I found out that my wife had been lying to me. Everytime she says she's gonna leave me, and when I come home she's still there."
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Boycie (John Challis) In a world of demise it seems not all Del's mates hang out down the job centre. The local snob-come car dealer has done alright for himself, and is always willing to do an automotive favour for a mate - even Del Boy. "You see Del, a man in your position needs something to reflect your image - I've got a lovely Skoda in the showroom."
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Mickey Pearce (Patrick Murray) Yet another wannabe Trader, and after a brief partnership with Rodney to rival T.I.T. they had already cornered the market in broken lawn mower engines... sure to be a hot seller with the Yuppies! Not the most tactful of people either, getting a tasty bird could pose a problem too. "You don't look well Rodney. He looks shagged out don't he love."
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Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong) Things started looking up for Rodney when he met a classy bird called Cassandra. The wealthy, young, successful banker is just what the doctor ordered - but will it last? And how will she react to the penthouse suite at Nelson Mandela House and his more-than lively brother Del? "Whose the tart?!"
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Raquel (Tessa Peak Jones) A brave woman if ever there was one to live with a Trotter, especially Del. Chances are though that the life she'll be accustomed to might not be what she had in mind. "Have you seen whats inside my wardobe, Rodney? Not to put too finer point on it, the only time my clothes look fashionable is when I'm watching UK Gold."
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