It was the BBC sitcom’s seventh Christmas special and saw Del join a dating agency and meet Raquel — who went on to be his girlfriend and mother of his son. “Mum recalled that Dad had gone to Chas’s studio back in the late 1990s to work on a song idea, and this was obviously the result. If you micro analyse everything it does you in. Our job then was to fill in the middle bit.”. “It will be better than some people will give it credit for. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In 2008, Ben put his London roots back into good use, by joining the cast of EastEnders. It’s about tricking your brain, telling your brain not to put your hand out. New Del Boy says he’s the most ‘under pressure actor in the history of the West End’ ahead of Only Fools and Horses musical Actor Tom Bennett has the tricky task of … His career has been predominantly TV based, with a role as geeky Christopher on Channel 4 sitcom Phone Shop his most well known. Tom explains: “The spirit is very close to the original.
His son Jim teamed up with comedian Paul Whitehouse, who also plays Grandad in the musical, to write a script and songs that would make up a stage show very much in his father’s thinking. Tom, 39, is playing Derek Trotter in the new Only Fools And Horses musical opening in London’s West End in just ten days. Fans will be relieved Jim and Paul are sticking to the show’s roots, refusing to bow down to PC-loving millennials who moaned about the sitcom’s content after its debut on Netflix last year. It’s a sick thought but I’ll leave it with you.”.
In 2015, Ben appeared in an episode of Manchester crime drama No Offense, as well as playing a soldier in TV short Native. Jim explains: “I was helping my mum clear out the garage when I came across an old cassette tape with the words ‘This Time Next Year’ written on it. The production is split into two parts — Eighties London and modern day, which is seen through bumbling roadsweeper Trigger’s crystal ball. You have to fall like a plank of wood. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. To perfect their roles, cast members have been locked in rehearsals in South London, a stone’s throw from the Trotters’ old stomping ground of Peckham. David Jason. A year after appearing in Only Fools and Horses, Ben played Reece Keys in TV movie Passer By, which also starred James Nesbitt. Nicholas Lyndhurst. “I’ll be under those hot lights for two hours and will probably lose three pints of sweat every night. In the series, Rodney could see right through Damien’s antics, but his parents Del Boy and Raquel treated him like their little darling. Filming of the first series began in May 1981, and the first episode, " Big Brother ", was transmitted on BBC One at 8.30 pm on 8 September that year. ... Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter / ... 64 episodes, 1981-2003. Tom believes the show will shock theatre luvvies who have looked down on the idea and predicts it will inspire some fans’ first trip to a musical. The child actor has starred in a number of other projects, and thankfully Benjamin Smith behaves nothing like his Only Fools alter-ego in real life. They were paired half-way through the audition stages and have more than an uncanny resemblance to the famous brothers, brought to life on TVs by Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. The musical was the brainchild of late Only Fools And Horses creator John Sullivan, who always dreamed of taking Del Boy and Rodney to the West End. From ten to 80, people will love it.”.
Throughout the seven series of Only Fools and Horses, Damien was played by six different actors. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He simply had to prove he could sing, so he could carry off the big music numbers, many of which were written by the late Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave fame. He says: “The coat is ridiculously heavy and I’ve always got three layers on. ... Rodney Trotter 64 episodes, 1981-2003. It’s intrinsic in our British DNA. “We’ll have a lot of audience members who are huge Only Fools fans who have never been to a theatre, let alone a musical. Renowned for wearing chunky gold chains and wreaking havoc on the show, Damien Trotter knew just how to wind his uncle Rodney up. “We played the song and there was Chas & Dave (as Del and Rodney) belting out, ‘We’re gonna be all right, the good times are on their way’. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The South London based show didn't manage to persuade him to live there, as the 28-year-old actor lives in North London . Millennials will come and watch it — if they’ve got enough money.”, Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old, Ant McPartlin shuts £20m company after divorce to Lisa Armstrong, Asda has launched its range of family Christmas pyjamas for 2020, Inside Helen Flanagan's incredible home as she prepares to welcome third baby, EastEnders' killer Lucas Johnson making an explosive return for ex-wife Denise, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. And the opening scene is particularly special to the Sullivan family, as it is inspired by a lost cassette found in John Sullivan’s garage shortly after his death. Speaking to The Sun in his only interview since landing the part, he admitted: “It’s terrifying. “So we had the beginning of an opening scene and what I felt would make a great and uplifting final song. And to say Tom is feeling the pressure is an understatement. Ryan, a relative newcomer to the industry having graduated from central London’s Italia Conti performing arts school in 2016, was careful not to scrutinise his character too much.
“It’s Only Fools And Horses. Being uncomfortable in his skin is something I’ve tried to look at.”. He said: “I do think it will surprise everyone. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Since the musical was announced in October last year ticket sales have broken box office records, raking in millions.
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He is joined by 6ft 2in actor Ryan Hutton, 24, as the other Trotter brother, Rodney. IF you think Richard Madden or Idris Elba would face a tough test taking over from Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, spare a thought for Tom Bennett. Tom landed the part on the recommendation of comedy legend Jennifer Saunders, who starred alongside him in 2018 family film Patrick. “Physically I’m quite long and gangly, which helps as Rodney. Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old, Asda has launched its range of family Christmas pyjamas for 2020. You go insane otherwise.
It’s too much fun. I’m the most under-pressure actor in the history of the West End. The character from the cult British show, played by Benjamin Smith, caused a lot of mischief in the cockney sitcom. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Tickets are selling quicker than a batch of knock-off Bosnian carpet cleaners from Monkey Harris.
679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For four episodes, Ben took on the role of Tegs, the ringleader of an intimidating gang called E20. For other inquiries, Contact Us. “These old theatres are very hot so there’s not much in the way of air-conditioning. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. For other inquiries, Contact Us. View our online Press Pack. Props from the original sitcom are being used to add authenticity — even down to little touches such as Del’s lion cigar holder from his living room bar in Nelson Mandela House. None of it is inappropriate, it’s all done with love and respect, all done with heart. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.
As well as causing havoc in the square, Ben’s character Tegs stabbed Jay Mitchell and was arrested. REMEMBER annoying little Damien Trotter from Only Fools And Horses? Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Only Fools And Horses The Musical opens at the Theatre Royal on February 9, Tom Bennett stars as wheeler-dealer Del Boy, first played by David Jason, Ryan Hutton will play Rodney and Paul Whitehouse will be Grandad, Trigger was originally played by Roger Lloyd-Pack, Kenneth MacDonald was Barman Mike but Andy Mace will play him in the new musical, Grandad, Del Boy and Rodney in the original sitcom, Rodney, Cassandra and Albert Trotter alongside Raquel Turner and Del Boy, Actor Paul Barber played Denzil in Only Fools And Horses, Micky Pearce from Only Fools and Horses was played by Patrick Murray, Danny Driscoll was played by Roy Marsden but will now be portrayed by Pete Gallagher, Christopher Ryan was Tony Driscoll - in the West End musical he will be played by Adam Venus, Sue Holderness and John Challis starred as Marlene and Boycie, Tom Bennett says he is terrified to play Del Boy as there is so much pressure to play homage to the original cast, David Jason takes a fall in one of the sitcom's most memorable scenes, Only Fools and Horses's Raquel and Cassandra reunite on TV for the first time in 15 years on Loose Women, new Only Fools And Horses musical opening in London’s West End, PC-loving millennials who moaned about the sitcom’s content after its debut on Netflix last year, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).
“If you do put your hand out to break the impact, it looks terrible, it’s not a comedy fall.”. I’ve had 12 NHS COVID tests, I don’t care if I’m taking them from keyworkers, Model savaged for wearing a yellow see-through bra hits back in the best way, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Rodney often compared sneaky Damien to devil spawn, referencing his namesake in the iconic 1976 horror film, The Omen. Sir David John White OBE (born 2 February 1940), known professionally by his stage name David Jason, is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, television presenter and producer. Other well-known shows that Ben featured in include Doctor Who, The Hustle and The Bill. “There will be a lot of theatrical people who think we’re cashing in, but I think they’ll leave it going, ‘actually that’s a good musical’. He explained: “When I got it, I knew the show anyway and didn’t want to delve too deeply. He has the unenviable task of reprising a deeply loved British character on a par with 007, albeit one that favours a Baileys and cherryade over a Martini and drives a tatty yellow three-wheeled van instead of an Aston Martin. He also made brief appearances in popular British TV shows Silent Witness, Doctors and Holby City. Mum begs for help with son’s maths homework & PROFESSOR can’t do it - can you?
For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. The second Only Fools and Horses line-up of (left to right) Del Boy (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) and Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield) lasted from 1985 to 1996. All the major characters feature, even the likes of the Driscoll brothers Tony and Danny, ensuring the show will be a full-on Nags Head reunion. “There has only been one Del Boy — so I’ve got to be good.”. And Tom, a South Londoner himself hailing from Croydon, has spent most of the time on the studio floor practising Del Boy’s most iconic scene — falling through a pub bar. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. His other most notable role is …
His son Jim teamed up with comedian Paul Whitehouse, who also plays Grandad in the musical, to write a script and songs that would make up a stage show very much in his father’s thinking. Tom, 39, is playing Derek Trotter in the new Only Fools And Horses musical opening in London’s West End in just ten days. Fans will be relieved Jim and Paul are sticking to the show’s roots, refusing to bow down to PC-loving millennials who moaned about the sitcom’s content after its debut on Netflix last year. It’s a sick thought but I’ll leave it with you.”.
In 2015, Ben appeared in an episode of Manchester crime drama No Offense, as well as playing a soldier in TV short Native. Jim explains: “I was helping my mum clear out the garage when I came across an old cassette tape with the words ‘This Time Next Year’ written on it. The production is split into two parts — Eighties London and modern day, which is seen through bumbling roadsweeper Trigger’s crystal ball. You have to fall like a plank of wood. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. To perfect their roles, cast members have been locked in rehearsals in South London, a stone’s throw from the Trotters’ old stomping ground of Peckham. David Jason. A year after appearing in Only Fools and Horses, Ben played Reece Keys in TV movie Passer By, which also starred James Nesbitt. Nicholas Lyndhurst. “I’ll be under those hot lights for two hours and will probably lose three pints of sweat every night. In the series, Rodney could see right through Damien’s antics, but his parents Del Boy and Raquel treated him like their little darling. Filming of the first series began in May 1981, and the first episode, " Big Brother ", was transmitted on BBC One at 8.30 pm on 8 September that year. ... Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter / ... 64 episodes, 1981-2003. Tom believes the show will shock theatre luvvies who have looked down on the idea and predicts it will inspire some fans’ first trip to a musical. The child actor has starred in a number of other projects, and thankfully Benjamin Smith behaves nothing like his Only Fools alter-ego in real life. They were paired half-way through the audition stages and have more than an uncanny resemblance to the famous brothers, brought to life on TVs by Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. The musical was the brainchild of late Only Fools And Horses creator John Sullivan, who always dreamed of taking Del Boy and Rodney to the West End. From ten to 80, people will love it.”.
Throughout the seven series of Only Fools and Horses, Damien was played by six different actors. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He simply had to prove he could sing, so he could carry off the big music numbers, many of which were written by the late Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave fame. He says: “The coat is ridiculously heavy and I’ve always got three layers on. ... Rodney Trotter 64 episodes, 1981-2003. It’s intrinsic in our British DNA. “We’ll have a lot of audience members who are huge Only Fools fans who have never been to a theatre, let alone a musical. Renowned for wearing chunky gold chains and wreaking havoc on the show, Damien Trotter knew just how to wind his uncle Rodney up. “We played the song and there was Chas & Dave (as Del and Rodney) belting out, ‘We’re gonna be all right, the good times are on their way’. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The South London based show didn't manage to persuade him to live there, as the 28-year-old actor lives in North London . Millennials will come and watch it — if they’ve got enough money.”, Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old, Ant McPartlin shuts £20m company after divorce to Lisa Armstrong, Asda has launched its range of family Christmas pyjamas for 2020, Inside Helen Flanagan's incredible home as she prepares to welcome third baby, EastEnders' killer Lucas Johnson making an explosive return for ex-wife Denise, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. And the opening scene is particularly special to the Sullivan family, as it is inspired by a lost cassette found in John Sullivan’s garage shortly after his death. Speaking to The Sun in his only interview since landing the part, he admitted: “It’s terrifying. “So we had the beginning of an opening scene and what I felt would make a great and uplifting final song. And to say Tom is feeling the pressure is an understatement. Ryan, a relative newcomer to the industry having graduated from central London’s Italia Conti performing arts school in 2016, was careful not to scrutinise his character too much.
“It’s Only Fools And Horses. Being uncomfortable in his skin is something I’ve tried to look at.”. He said: “I do think it will surprise everyone. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Since the musical was announced in October last year ticket sales have broken box office records, raking in millions.
To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. There’s no person in the country that doesn’t love it or has an opinion about it or doesn’t know about it. Series Cast. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.
He is joined by 6ft 2in actor Ryan Hutton, 24, as the other Trotter brother, Rodney. IF you think Richard Madden or Idris Elba would face a tough test taking over from Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, spare a thought for Tom Bennett. Tom landed the part on the recommendation of comedy legend Jennifer Saunders, who starred alongside him in 2018 family film Patrick. “Physically I’m quite long and gangly, which helps as Rodney. Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old, Asda has launched its range of family Christmas pyjamas for 2020. You go insane otherwise.
It’s too much fun. I’m the most under-pressure actor in the history of the West End. The character from the cult British show, played by Benjamin Smith, caused a lot of mischief in the cockney sitcom. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Tickets are selling quicker than a batch of knock-off Bosnian carpet cleaners from Monkey Harris.
679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For four episodes, Ben took on the role of Tegs, the ringleader of an intimidating gang called E20. For other inquiries, Contact Us. “These old theatres are very hot so there’s not much in the way of air-conditioning. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. For other inquiries, Contact Us. View our online Press Pack. Props from the original sitcom are being used to add authenticity — even down to little touches such as Del’s lion cigar holder from his living room bar in Nelson Mandela House. None of it is inappropriate, it’s all done with love and respect, all done with heart. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.
As well as causing havoc in the square, Ben’s character Tegs stabbed Jay Mitchell and was arrested. REMEMBER annoying little Damien Trotter from Only Fools And Horses? Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Only Fools And Horses The Musical opens at the Theatre Royal on February 9, Tom Bennett stars as wheeler-dealer Del Boy, first played by David Jason, Ryan Hutton will play Rodney and Paul Whitehouse will be Grandad, Trigger was originally played by Roger Lloyd-Pack, Kenneth MacDonald was Barman Mike but Andy Mace will play him in the new musical, Grandad, Del Boy and Rodney in the original sitcom, Rodney, Cassandra and Albert Trotter alongside Raquel Turner and Del Boy, Actor Paul Barber played Denzil in Only Fools And Horses, Micky Pearce from Only Fools and Horses was played by Patrick Murray, Danny Driscoll was played by Roy Marsden but will now be portrayed by Pete Gallagher, Christopher Ryan was Tony Driscoll - in the West End musical he will be played by Adam Venus, Sue Holderness and John Challis starred as Marlene and Boycie, Tom Bennett says he is terrified to play Del Boy as there is so much pressure to play homage to the original cast, David Jason takes a fall in one of the sitcom's most memorable scenes, Only Fools and Horses's Raquel and Cassandra reunite on TV for the first time in 15 years on Loose Women, new Only Fools And Horses musical opening in London’s West End, PC-loving millennials who moaned about the sitcom’s content after its debut on Netflix last year, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).
“If you do put your hand out to break the impact, it looks terrible, it’s not a comedy fall.”. I’ve had 12 NHS COVID tests, I don’t care if I’m taking them from keyworkers, Model savaged for wearing a yellow see-through bra hits back in the best way, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Rodney often compared sneaky Damien to devil spawn, referencing his namesake in the iconic 1976 horror film, The Omen. Sir David John White OBE (born 2 February 1940), known professionally by his stage name David Jason, is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, television presenter and producer. Other well-known shows that Ben featured in include Doctor Who, The Hustle and The Bill. “There will be a lot of theatrical people who think we’re cashing in, but I think they’ll leave it going, ‘actually that’s a good musical’. He explained: “When I got it, I knew the show anyway and didn’t want to delve too deeply. He has the unenviable task of reprising a deeply loved British character on a par with 007, albeit one that favours a Baileys and cherryade over a Martini and drives a tatty yellow three-wheeled van instead of an Aston Martin. He also made brief appearances in popular British TV shows Silent Witness, Doctors and Holby City. Mum begs for help with son’s maths homework & PROFESSOR can’t do it - can you?
For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. The second Only Fools and Horses line-up of (left to right) Del Boy (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) and Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield) lasted from 1985 to 1996. All the major characters feature, even the likes of the Driscoll brothers Tony and Danny, ensuring the show will be a full-on Nags Head reunion. “There has only been one Del Boy — so I’ve got to be good.”. And Tom, a South Londoner himself hailing from Croydon, has spent most of the time on the studio floor practising Del Boy’s most iconic scene — falling through a pub bar. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. His other most notable role is …