Del Boy
Summary
Derek Edward Trotter (born 12 July 1945), more commonly known as "Del Boy", is the fictional lead character in the popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses and one of the main characters of its prequel, Rock & Chips. He was played by David Jason in the original series and was portrayed as a teenager by James Buckley in the prequel.Del is a lively character, most noted for his happy-go-lucky, confident persona. Whilst not always being successful, his general confidence and often forcefulness often convinces people to believe in him. Starting with the Sixth series, he became a stereotypical yuppie of the late 1980s, pretending to be a lot more financially successful than he really is, which fitted in well with him always trying to associate with the higher classes of society but clearly being rooted as working class.Del also has a rather sensitive side to his personality, particularly for his family.
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So it's goodbye Blue Peter: Here's one I wish they'd got rid of earlier …
As BBC1's flagship kids' show gets shunted onto digital, I say good riddance to milk bottle tops, loo rolls and Lulu the elephant.
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Oakley: Time has run out for regional dailies
Former editor in 'Del Boy' jibe at Highfield.
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Tatler's exclusive isn't at all revealing...
Hats off to Kate Reardon, editor of Tatler, for her cheeky cover line in the magazine's March issue, as circled below. It says: Exclusive - Charlie Brooks reveals all.
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Only Fools and Horses USA: a sneak preview
How will Del Boy, Rodney and Uncle Albert be reimagined for a proposed American version of the show? This is how we imagine it might work.
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TV nudity not so lovely jubbly, says Del Boy | Media Monkey
The move to crack down on bad behaviour on the small screen has found itself an unlikely proponent in Sir David Jason. The Only Fools and Horses star says it is impossible to protect his 10-year-old daughter from swearing and adult content on the TV. "Take the adverts," i reports that he told Radio Times.
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My TV hero: Tony Jordan on Alan Partridge
I love Del Boy, but Alan Partridge is everything I would aspire to write in comedy.
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Sean Hoare: journalists remember 'old fashioned Fleet Street character'
Colleagues pay tribute after death of former News of the World entertainment correspondent who spoke out on phone hacking.
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Is US TV too leftwing?
A new book claims that many of America's top TV shows have followed a leftwing agenda. Could it be equally true in Britain?.
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John Sullivan, Only Fools and Horses creator, dies
Tributes are paid to the screenwriter described as 'the Dickens of his generation' who has died after a short illness.
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