Why did they replace Grandad in Only Fools and Horses?
When Lennard Pearce died in 1984, writer John Sullivan chose not to replace him but to write the character’s death into the series. A funeral was held for Grandad in “Strained Relations”, which saw the Trotter brothers trying to come to terms with the loss of a man who had been such an integral part of their lives.
When did Uncle Albert first appear?
Uncle Albert
| Uncle Albert Trotter | |
|---|---|
| Only Fools and Horses character | |
| Duration | 1985–1996 |
| First appearance | Strained Relations |
| Last appearance | Time On Our Hands |
When did Grandad died in Only Fools and Horses?
15 December 1984
| Lennard Pearce | |
|---|---|
| Pearce as Grandad in Only Fools and Horses | |
| Born | 9 February 1915 Paddington, London, England |
| Died | 15 December 1984 (aged 69) Archway, London, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
What episode is grandads funeral?
Strained Relations
“Strained Relations” is an episode of the BBC sitcom, Only Fools and Horses. It was the second episode of series 4, and was first screened on 28 February 1985.
Who was originally married to Del’s girlfriend Raquel Turner?
Roy Slater
Following the birth of her and Del’s son, Damien, she became a housewife, taking over the cooking and cleaning roles from Uncle Albert. In a plot twist in “The Class of ’62”, it was revealed that she had previously been married to Roy Slater, corrupt police officer and nemesis of Del, for four years.
What was first episode of Only Fools and Horses?
September 8, 1981
Only Fools and Horses/First episode date
Who was Del Trotter based on?
Sir David Jason, who played Del Boy himself, revealed show writer John Sullivan actually based the character on an east London businessman with a “gorblimey cockney” accent.
How many seasons were there of only fools?
7
Only Fools and Horses
| Only Fools and Horses…. | |
|---|---|
| No. of series | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 64 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ray Butt (1981–1987) Bernard Thompson (1981) Gareth Gwenlan (1988–1993, 1996, 2001–2003) John Sullivan (1991–2003) |