Solely Fools and Horses just lately topped a listing of essentially the most watched programmes within the historical past of British tv - and was named because the present most Britons wish to see again on their screens.
Over 24 million individuals tuned in to essentially the most well-known episode of the comedy traditional, the 1996 Christmas particular which noticed wheeler supplier Del Boy lastly strike it wealthy after auctioning an vintage watch.
It has now been a staggering 20 years because the first 'remaining' episode was proven - although followers had been handled to sporadic specials between 2001 and 2003 - so simply what have characters like Cassandra, Boycie and Denzil been as much as within the years since?
Solely Fools and Horses was just lately named because the present Brits would most wish to see again on TV
DEREK 'DEL BOY' TROTTER (SIR DAVID JASON)
The 76-year-old (above) performed Detective Inspector Jack Frost within the crime drama A Contact of Frost from the years 1992 - 2010 and Granville in British sitcom Open All Hours
Sir David Jason is seen in A Contact of Frost, left, and reprising his function as Granville in Nonetheless Open All Hours, proper
Sir David Jason will endlessly be related to the character of Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter, however he has another defining roles beneath his belt too.
The now 76-year-old performed Detective Inspector Jack Frost within the crime drama A Contact of Frost from the 1992 till 2010, and earlier in his profession had starred as Granville alongside Ronnie Barker within the sitcom Open All Hours.
He reprised his function within the sequel, Nonetheless Open All Hours, in 2014, and appeared as Granville once more within the third sequence which debuted final month.
Sir David was knighted in 2005 for his providers to drama, and launched an autobiography in 2013 entitled David Jason: My Life.
RAQUEL TROTTER (TESSA PEAKE-JONES)
Tessa (seen left in Solely Fools and Horses and proper on Lorraine in 2014) has gone on to star in Physician Who, Casualty, Holby Metropolis and Midsomer Murders, to call a couple of
Tessa Peake Jones is seen left as Imelda Cousins in Holby Metropolis, and proper as Mrs Maguire within the ITV present Grantchester
As a result of success of the present, Tessa Peake-Jones will all the time be finest recognized for taking part in Del Boy's beloved Raquel, however since Solely Fools and Horses drew to an in depth she has appeared in a string of different hit reveals.
Tessa has starred within the likes of Docs, Physician Who, Casualty, Holby Metropolis, The Demon Headmaster and Midsomer Murders, to call a couple of.
The now 59-year-old actress can presently be seen taking part in housekeeper Mrs Maguire on ITV's Grantchester, alongside James Norton and Robson Inexperienced.
RODNEY TROTTER (NICHOLAS LYNDHURST)
Nicholas Lyndhurst, seen left on Solely Fools and Horses and proper on the crimson carpet in 2015, performed Del Boy's youthful brother, Rodney Trotter, on the present
As Rodney with Del Boy in an episode of Solely Fools and Horses (left), and as Gary Sparrow within the nostalgic comedy Goodnight Sweetheart (proper)
Nicholas Lyndhurst as Freddie Robdal with Kellie Brilliant as Joan Trotter within the Solely Fools and Horses prequel Rock and Chips
As retired DCI Dan Griffin within the long-running BBC detective drama New Tips
Nicholas Lyndhurst has by no means been too removed from our screens since his days of taking part in Del Boy's youthful brother 'Rodders' drew to an in depth.
Now 55, the actor performed Gary Sparrow within the widespread present Goodnight Sweetheart, which aired from 1993 to 1999 and returned for a one-off particular final yr.
He additionally starred in an Solely Fools and Horses prequel known as Rock & Chips, with the Inbetweeners actor James Buckley, in 2010.
Extra just lately he appeared within the long-running BBC detective drama New Tips because the aloof retired Detective Chief Inspector Dan Griffin.
MICKEY PEARCE (PATRICK MURRAY)
Patrick Murray (above) is finest recognized for taking part in the recurring character Mickey Pearce in Solely Fools and Horses
Patrick Murray turned a well-recognized face because of his recurring function as Mickey Pearce in Solely Fools and Horses, however the 60-year-old encountered a couple of tough years after the present got here to an finish.
After taking part in Rodney's buddy who was susceptible to exaggerating his achievements each in enterprise and with girls, he went on to develop into an expert poker participant and nonetheless acts.
Patrick additionally helps and is an enormous fan of Millwall Soccer Membership.
MIKE FISHER (KENNETH MACDONALD)
Kenneth MacDonald (seen left in an Solely Fools and Horses Christmas particular, and proper within the sitcom Heartburn Lodge) was recognized for taking part in Mike Fisher, landlord on the Nag's Head
Kenneth MacDonald was recognized for taking part in each pub landlord Mike Fisher in Solely Fools and Horses, and Gunner Nobby Clark in It Ain't Half Scorching Mum.
He filmed scenes as Stephen Pearce within the TV sequence The Final Detective, starring Peter Davison, however suffered an enormous coronary heart assault and died at simply 50 in 2001, earlier than the present aired.
MacDonald's function in Solely Fools and Horses was referenced within the present's revival that yr, through which they stated the pub landlord had been imprisoned for embezzling the brewery.
TRIGGER (ROGER LLOYD-PACK)
Roger Lloyd-Pack (above left as Set off and proper in 2012) handed away in 2014 at 69
The actor (again row, third from left) performed Owen Newitt within the BBC present The Vicar of Dibley
The star, who handed away in 2014, performed Barty Crouch in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Hearth
Roger Lloyd-Pack performed one of many present's most likeable characters, street sweeper Colin 'Set off' Ball, who famously all the time known as Rodney by the title of Dave.
The actor, who handed away at 69 following a battle with pancreatic most cancers, additionally appeared in one other much-loved British comedy, as Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, which aired within the 90s and likewise returned for one-off specials proper up till 2007.
He additionally starred within the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Hearth, and his remaining function was in Legislation & Order: UK.
GRANDAD (LENNARD PEARCE)
Lennard Pearce '(above with co-stars) labored largely in theatre however will all the time be remembered for his function as Granddad in Solely Fools and Horses
Lennard Pearce labored largely in theatre, however will all the time be remembered for his function as Grandad in Solely Fools and Horses.
He starred within the sequence from 1981 up till his demise in in 1984, on the age of 69.
Buster Merryfield later took on the function of Uncle Albert, in order that the generational combine may very well be stored.
CASSANDRA TROTTER (GWYNETH STRONG)
Because the finish of final yr, Gwyneth (above) has joined the solid of British cleaning soap Eastenders, through which she stars as Geraldine Clough
Gwyneth Sturdy, who performed Cassandra, now stars as darts participant Geraldine on Eastenders
Gwyneth Sturdy performed Del Boy's youthful brother Rodney's longstanding love curiosity and eventual spouse, Cassandra.
She was reunited with David Jason when she appeared in a two-part episode of A Contact of Frost, and later took on roles within the West Finish and made an look in Midsomer Murders.
On the finish of final yr she returned to our screens after becoming a member of the solid of the British cleaning soap Eastenders, through which she performs Geraldine Clough, the chief of a feminine darts crew.
DAMIEN TROTTER (BENJAMIN SMITH)
Benjamin Smith (above left with Del Boy as his son Damien) performed the principle character in episode 2 of the BBC programme Accused (above proper)
The function of Del Boy's son Damien was performed by numerous little one actors within the early years, however assumed by Benjamin Smith from 2001.
The now 27-year-old has since gone on to win roles in Holby Metropolis and Physician Who, and has appeared in each Eastenders and Skins.
He performed the principle character in episode two of the BBC programme Accused, was within the Channel four comedy-drama No Offence in 2015, and performed a soldier within the TV quick Native.
BOYCIE (JOHN CHALLIS)
John Challis performed Boycie in Solely Fools and Horses (left), and later reprised his most well-known function within the spin off present Inexperienced Inexperienced Grass (seen proper on the programme in 2005)
The actor (seen entrance, third from left) performed Captain Peacock in a revival of Are You Being Served that aired final yr
John Challis not solely performed second hand automobile supplier Aubrey 'Boycie' Boyce in Solely Fools and Horses, he went on to play him once more in a spin-off sequence known as Inexperienced Inexperienced Grass that aired between 2005 and 2009.
The actor has had extra mileage out of the favored character within the years since - he is revealed two autobiographies - Being Boycie, and Boycie and Past, and even toured a one-man present, Solely Fools and Boycie, in 2014.
Final yr Challis appeared as Captain Peacock in a revival of one other traditional sitcom, Are You Being Served.
UNCLE ALBERT (BUSTER MERRYFIELD)
Harry 'Buster' Merryfield (above) was finest recognized for his function as Uncle Albert within the hit BBC programme
Harry 'Buster' Merryfield was finest recognized for his function as Uncle Albert within the hit BBC programme.
He starred in Solely Fools and Horses from 1985 after his character was written in to the present following the demise of of Lennard Pearce.
Buster later handed away at 78-years-old because of a mind tumour.
DENZIL TULSER (PAUL BARBER)
Paul Barber, seen left within the present and proper in 2014, has a profession spanning greater than three a long time and is finest recognized for taking part in Denzil in addition to Horse in The Full Monty
Paul Barber as Denzil with Del Boy in an episode of Solely Fools and Horses, which has emerged because the present Brits would most wish to see again on their screens
Paul Barber, seen second from proper) can be well-known for his function as Horse within the hit Brit flick, which was launched in 1997
Paul Barber is finest recognized for taking part in Denzil in Solely Fools and Horses, however had one other well-known half as Horse within the smash hit British movie The Full Monty.
He continues to behave to at the present time and the 65-year-old actor has appeared in Coronation Avenue, Casualty and Loss of life in Paradise.
HOME ON ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES COUNCIL ESTATE GOES FOR £1.1 MILLION
The enduring Trotters' Impartial three-wheeled automobile parked outdoors Harlech Tower in Acton, west London
The four-bedroom townhouse has been constructed as a part of large regeneration programme on the previous sink property
A house which was on the council property the place Solely Fools and Horses was filmed has been bought for £1.1million.
Regardless of the programme being set in a council block in Peckham, south London, Del Boy and Rodney's flat in 'Nelson Mandela Home' was truly Harlech Tower in Acton, west London.
It was constructed between the 1950s and 1970s - the brand new construct townhouse is a part of a £600million regeneration programme.
The 1,736 sq ft mews home comes with a entrance backyard, two decked terraces, a storage and 'timber-effect' flooring.
It has bought for a document quantity on the property, and is believed to be the primary time a property on the property has damaged by way of the seven determine barrier.
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