Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst rules out new episodes of classic BBC sitcom
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst has ruled out a TV revival of the classic BBC sitcom. The actor, who played Rodney Trotter, said a reunion would be impossible without the input of writer John Sullivan, who died in 2011. At the risk of depressing everyone, I think the last two times I’ve seen David at funerals,” he added, referring to co-star David Jason, who played Del Boy. Lennard Pearce, who played Grandad, died in 1984, while Buster Merryfield, who played Uncle Albert, died in 1999 and Kenneth MacDonald, who played Mike Fisher, died in 2001.