David Jason and Sue Holderness reunited for an Only Fools and Horses convention over the weekend.
The former co-stars played central characters, Derek Trotter aka Del Boy and Marlene Boyce in the beloved British sitcom.
To mark the occasion, the pair took a selfie, which Holderness posted to her social media.
“So lovely to be with Sir DJ again,” she wrote alongside the photograph of the two of them on Twitter.
So lovely to be with Sir DJ again. pic.twitter.com/XbX3RvBXKa
— Sue Holderness (@SueHolderness) March 4, 2023
Holderness, 73, and Jason, 83, starred in the BBC sitcom together for 22 years.
The pair reunited at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes where the annual Only Fools and Horses convention was taking place.
Also in attendance was Adrian Pegg – the show’s former producer and regular director Tony Dow.
More joy! Reunited with Adrian Pegg and director Tony Dow. Happy memories. pic.
The former co-stars played central characters, Derek Trotter aka Del Boy and Marlene Boyce in the beloved British sitcom.
To mark the occasion, the pair took a selfie, which Holderness posted to her social media.
“So lovely to be with Sir DJ again,” she wrote alongside the photograph of the two of them on Twitter.
So lovely to be with Sir DJ again. pic.twitter.com/XbX3RvBXKa
— Sue Holderness (@SueHolderness) March 4, 2023
Holderness, 73, and Jason, 83, starred in the BBC sitcom together for 22 years.
The pair reunited at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes where the annual Only Fools and Horses convention was taking place.
Also in attendance was Adrian Pegg – the show’s former producer and regular director Tony Dow.
More joy! Reunited with Adrian Pegg and director Tony Dow. Happy memories. pic.
- 3/6/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - TV
It's an old adage that comedy doesn't travel well, but some shows definitely fare better than others. As a Brit, I've met many Americans with a creepy zeal for quoting sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus" at me. "Red Dwarf" is hugely popular where I live in the Czech Republic. And the bawdy BBC sitcom "'Allo! 'Allo!" sold to 56 countries -- the cast was reportedly greeted "like the Beatles" during a visit to Bulgaria. I once had the pleasure of dining at a pizza restaurant in the Serbian capital of Belgrade called 'Allo! 'Allo! where all the pies were named after the characters.
But one British sitcom that doesn't seem to travel well is also one of our most enduringly popular, "Only Fools and Horses." The show follows the fortunes of the Trotter family, headed by a dodgy wheeler-dealer whose dubious get-rich-quick schemes always go disastrously wrong. It aired from...
But one British sitcom that doesn't seem to travel well is also one of our most enduringly popular, "Only Fools and Horses." The show follows the fortunes of the Trotter family, headed by a dodgy wheeler-dealer whose dubious get-rich-quick schemes always go disastrously wrong. It aired from...
- 1/19/2023
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
The writer, broadcaster and satirist Victor Lewis-Smith has died, aged 65.
The former Independent columnist and documentary-maker died in Bruges, Belgium, on Saturday (10 December) after a short illness.
Born in Essex, Lewis-Smith began his career at BBC Radio Medway. After working at Radio York, he moved to Radio 4 where he was a staff producer for Midweek and Start the Week during the mid-1980s.
Lewis-Smith went on to work as a film, TV and radio producer, predominantly through his production company Associated Rediffusion Productions Limited.
He worked on Spitting Image and the short-lived Channel 4 comedy show TV Offal.
He was also a restaurant critic and columnist. He wrote a regular column for Private Eye, and was the chief TV critic at the Evening Standard for 15 years.
In 1993, Lewis-Smith co-wrote and presented the BBC sketch show Inside Victor Lewis-Smith, which starred Roger Lloyd Pack, Annette Badland, Moya Brady, Tim Barlow, Nickolas Grace and George Raistrick.
The former Independent columnist and documentary-maker died in Bruges, Belgium, on Saturday (10 December) after a short illness.
Born in Essex, Lewis-Smith began his career at BBC Radio Medway. After working at Radio York, he moved to Radio 4 where he was a staff producer for Midweek and Start the Week during the mid-1980s.
Lewis-Smith went on to work as a film, TV and radio producer, predominantly through his production company Associated Rediffusion Productions Limited.
He worked on Spitting Image and the short-lived Channel 4 comedy show TV Offal.
He was also a restaurant critic and columnist. He wrote a regular column for Private Eye, and was the chief TV critic at the Evening Standard for 15 years.
In 1993, Lewis-Smith co-wrote and presented the BBC sketch show Inside Victor Lewis-Smith, which starred Roger Lloyd Pack, Annette Badland, Moya Brady, Tim Barlow, Nickolas Grace and George Raistrick.
- 12/12/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
This 2011 theatrical remake of John le Carré’s spy classic is a happy surprise — it’s every bit as distinctive and accomplished as the famed Alec Guinness TV miniseries. Swedish director Tomas Alfredson and the writers know how to tell a story — at just over two hours it’s neither bloated nor curtailed. Gary Oldman immediately makes the brilliant George Smiley his own — he’s younger but just as quiet and secretive. Oldman is surrounded by distinctive talent, an ensemble that serves the story: John Hurt, Colin Firth, Toby Jones, Ciarán Hinds, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong, Tom Hardy. It’s a delight for mystery-spy fans whether or not they’re familiar with the John le Carré-George Smiley universe.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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Starring: Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Colin Firth, Toby Jones,...
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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Starring: Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Colin Firth, Toby Jones,...
- 4/19/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Where was Leonard Pinth Garnell when we needed him? Joseph Losey is often accused of pretension but in this case he may be guilty. Robert Shaw and Malcolm McDowell are escapees scrambling across a rocky terrain, pursued by a helicopter that seems satisfied to just harass them. Keeping the audience in the dark doesn't reap any dramatic or thematic benefit that I can see. Figures in a Landscape Blu-ray Kl Studio Classics 1970 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 110 min. / Street Date January 12, 2016 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95 Starring Robert Shaw, Malcolm McDowell, Roger Lloyd Pack, Pamela Brown. Cinematography Henri Alekan, Peter Suschitzky, Guy Tabary Film Editor Reginald Beck Art Direction Ted Tester Original Music Richard Rodney Bennett Written by Robert Shaw from the novel by Barry England Produced by John Kohn Directed by Joseph Losey
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Joseph Losey is a gold mine for film criticism but a real problem for simple film reviewing.
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Joseph Losey is a gold mine for film criticism but a real problem for simple film reviewing.
- 1/16/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
The news of Sigourney Weaver's guest appearance in Doc Martin took many fans by surprise earlier this year, and now Martin Clunes has revealed how the Alien actress signed up for the drama.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain yesterday (September 3), Clunes said that he was approached by the Hollywood star and asked for a part while filming a chat show.
"I met her on The Jonathan Ross Show and she said she was a big fan," the actor said.
Weaver will play an American tourist on the show, visiting Cornwall and encountering Doc Martin and some of Portwenn's other vibrant characters.
Clunes teased the part by saying: "She gets to be insulted by her own friend."
The 53-year-old also revealed that he'll reunite with Men Behaving Badly co-star Caroline Quentin on the show's upcoming run.
Weaver was photographed shooting scenes for the long-running ITV series with Clunes in Cornwall back in July.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain yesterday (September 3), Clunes said that he was approached by the Hollywood star and asked for a part while filming a chat show.
"I met her on The Jonathan Ross Show and she said she was a big fan," the actor said.
Weaver will play an American tourist on the show, visiting Cornwall and encountering Doc Martin and some of Portwenn's other vibrant characters.
Clunes teased the part by saying: "She gets to be insulted by her own friend."
The 53-year-old also revealed that he'll reunite with Men Behaving Badly co-star Caroline Quentin on the show's upcoming run.
Weaver was photographed shooting scenes for the long-running ITV series with Clunes in Cornwall back in July.
- 9/4/2015
- Digital Spy
If we said that Sigourney Weaver was filming a guest appearance in a UK drama, you might assume Downton Abbey or Sherlock. Not quite - she's a Doc Martin fan.
The Hollywood actress was photographed shooting scenes for the long-running ITV series with Martin Clunes in Cornwall this week.
The surprising pair were spotted filming the seventh series outside the pharmacy, with many locals looking on.
Weaver was seen wearing a fisherman's hat and a long-lensed camera, before entering the pharmacy with Clunes's titular character.
ITV has yet to announce Weaver's appearance or what role she may be playing, but it is a massive coup for the show.
Previous guest stars in Doc Martin have included Celia Imrie, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Chris O'Dowd and Mathew Horne.
Doc Martin will return for its seventh series on ITV this autumn.
Meanwhile, the show is being developed for a Us version from Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman.
The Hollywood actress was photographed shooting scenes for the long-running ITV series with Martin Clunes in Cornwall this week.
The surprising pair were spotted filming the seventh series outside the pharmacy, with many locals looking on.
Weaver was seen wearing a fisherman's hat and a long-lensed camera, before entering the pharmacy with Clunes's titular character.
ITV has yet to announce Weaver's appearance or what role she may be playing, but it is a massive coup for the show.
Previous guest stars in Doc Martin have included Celia Imrie, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Chris O'Dowd and Mathew Horne.
Doc Martin will return for its seventh series on ITV this autumn.
Meanwhile, the show is being developed for a Us version from Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman.
- 7/20/2015
- Digital Spy
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Within the crowded field of British detective shows, Case Histories truly stands out as one of the very best contemporary dramas in recent years. It’s not as gloomy as Vera, not as gory as Luther, and it lacks the frivolity of Midsomer Murders. What it does offer is a realistic central character played brilliantly by Harry Potter bad-guy Jason Isaacs. Jackson Brodie (Isaacs) is broody but he’s positively jovial when compared with Wallander. He’s something of a lady’s man and could be described as Scotland’s answer to Jim Bergerac only with a penchant for cigarettes rather than booze. Brodie has his demons and he’s not immune to the odd cock-up but he’s a good guy at heart and he usually unravels the perplexing mysteries that land in his lap.
Case Histories ran for two seasons each comprised of three feature length mysteries.
Within the crowded field of British detective shows, Case Histories truly stands out as one of the very best contemporary dramas in recent years. It’s not as gloomy as Vera, not as gory as Luther, and it lacks the frivolity of Midsomer Murders. What it does offer is a realistic central character played brilliantly by Harry Potter bad-guy Jason Isaacs. Jackson Brodie (Isaacs) is broody but he’s positively jovial when compared with Wallander. He’s something of a lady’s man and could be described as Scotland’s answer to Jim Bergerac only with a penchant for cigarettes rather than booze. Brodie has his demons and he’s not immune to the odd cock-up but he’s a good guy at heart and he usually unravels the perplexing mysteries that land in his lap.
Case Histories ran for two seasons each comprised of three feature length mysteries.
- 3/18/2015
- by Edited by K Kinsella
The Vicar of Dibley is reportedly returning for a new special as part of this year's Comic Relief.
Dawn French will reprise her role as Geraldine Granger in the one-off episode, which will air on Red Nose Day on March 13.
Influenced by real-life events, the episode will see Geraldine campaigning to be made the Bishop of Dibley, according to the Daily Mail.
However, Geraldine will face competition from a host of other female comedians.
The storyline reflects the recent decision by the Church of England to allow women to become bishops.
A BBC spokesperson said: "I can confirm there's going to be a Dibley sketch for Red Nose Day on Friday, March 13, but I can't confirm anything further or provide any more detail at this stage."
The Vicar of Dibley aired between 1994 and 2007 and was revived for two Comic Relief specials in 2007 and 2013.
The comedy series also starred Trevor Peacock,...
Dawn French will reprise her role as Geraldine Granger in the one-off episode, which will air on Red Nose Day on March 13.
Influenced by real-life events, the episode will see Geraldine campaigning to be made the Bishop of Dibley, according to the Daily Mail.
However, Geraldine will face competition from a host of other female comedians.
The storyline reflects the recent decision by the Church of England to allow women to become bishops.
A BBC spokesperson said: "I can confirm there's going to be a Dibley sketch for Red Nose Day on Friday, March 13, but I can't confirm anything further or provide any more detail at this stage."
The Vicar of Dibley aired between 1994 and 2007 and was revived for two Comic Relief specials in 2007 and 2013.
The comedy series also starred Trevor Peacock,...
- 1/11/2015
- Digital Spy
Tessa Peake-Jones feels like she only sees her former 'Only Fools and Horses' co-stars at funerals. The 57-year-old actress - who played Raquel Welch on the popular sitcom - admitted that she feels sad about not keeping in contact with old cast members following the deaths of Roger Lloyd-Pack (Trigger), Roy Heather (Sid) and the show's writer, John Sullivan. Tessa said: ''As a team we were all incredibly close. We were like a big family. But we have been to a lot of funerals recently and another one hits the dust with Roy.'' The actress revealed that she was particularly ''shocked'' by the...
- 11/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
In between all the dinosaur and robot action, the Doctor Who series 8 opener was packed with emotional insights...
Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who 8.1 Deep Breath.
“The Doctor is as he has always been and he is also totally different” Peter Capaldi told us in June, just one of the string of riddles he’s been speaking in for the past year. “I know that’s no use to you whatsoever” he laughed, “but it’s true”.
Few will understand that better than Doctor Who fans. Paradox is welded thickly into the show’s machinery: he’s young and old, her future created her past, it’s bigger on the inside… From unearthly children to impossible girls, paradox pervades Doctor Who. And since 2005 at least, so does psychological truth.
Under Russell T. Davies and Steven Moffat, Doctor Who has probed the Doctor’s human psychology further than ever. Yes, they...
Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who 8.1 Deep Breath.
“The Doctor is as he has always been and he is also totally different” Peter Capaldi told us in June, just one of the string of riddles he’s been speaking in for the past year. “I know that’s no use to you whatsoever” he laughed, “but it’s true”.
Few will understand that better than Doctor Who fans. Paradox is welded thickly into the show’s machinery: he’s young and old, her future created her past, it’s bigger on the inside… From unearthly children to impossible girls, paradox pervades Doctor Who. And since 2005 at least, so does psychological truth.
Under Russell T. Davies and Steven Moffat, Doctor Who has probed the Doctor’s human psychology further than ever. Yes, they...
- 8/24/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Warner Bros. Pictures
The Harry Potter film series may be the highest-grossing cinematic franchise of all time (even if it’s soon to be overtaken by the Marvel Cinematic Universe), but that doesn’t mean it’s anywhere near perfect, either as a series of adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s beloved novels or as a collection of standalone movie outings.
Over the epic 8-film saga, plenty of creaky, ridiculous and laughably-acted dialogue has sneaked its way in, and we’ve scoured the entire series to find the 20 most ludicrous lines, complete with an assessment of why they each make us cringe quite so much.
We’ve got wild over-acting, nonsensical dialogues that sound silly even with context, forced sexual tension that just doesn’t work at all, and plenty of earnest cornball schmaltz that might’ve worked for us as kids, but as adults, we can’t help but laugh.
The Harry Potter film series may be the highest-grossing cinematic franchise of all time (even if it’s soon to be overtaken by the Marvel Cinematic Universe), but that doesn’t mean it’s anywhere near perfect, either as a series of adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s beloved novels or as a collection of standalone movie outings.
Over the epic 8-film saga, plenty of creaky, ridiculous and laughably-acted dialogue has sneaked its way in, and we’ve scoured the entire series to find the 20 most ludicrous lines, complete with an assessment of why they each make us cringe quite so much.
We’ve got wild over-acting, nonsensical dialogues that sound silly even with context, forced sexual tension that just doesn’t work at all, and plenty of earnest cornball schmaltz that might’ve worked for us as kids, but as adults, we can’t help but laugh.
- 7/22/2014
- by Jack Pooley
- Obsessed with Film
Feature Alex Westthorp 16 Apr 2014 - 07:00
Alex's trek through the film roles of actors who've played the Doctor reaches Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy...
Read the previous part in this series, Doctor Who: the film careers of Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker, here.
In March 1981, as he made his Doctor Who debut, Peter Davison was already one the best known faces on British television. Not only was he the star of both a BBC and an ITV sitcom - Sink Or Swim and Holding The Fort - but as the young and slightly reckless Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great And Small, about the often humorous cases of Yorkshire vet James Herriot and his colleagues, he had cemented his stardom. The part led, indirectly, to his casting as the venerable Time Lord.
The recently installed Doctor Who producer, John Nathan-Turner, had been the Production Unit Manager on...
Alex's trek through the film roles of actors who've played the Doctor reaches Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy...
Read the previous part in this series, Doctor Who: the film careers of Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker, here.
In March 1981, as he made his Doctor Who debut, Peter Davison was already one the best known faces on British television. Not only was he the star of both a BBC and an ITV sitcom - Sink Or Swim and Holding The Fort - but as the young and slightly reckless Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great And Small, about the often humorous cases of Yorkshire vet James Herriot and his colleagues, he had cemented his stardom. The part led, indirectly, to his casting as the venerable Time Lord.
The recently installed Doctor Who producer, John Nathan-Turner, had been the Production Unit Manager on...
- 4/15/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Law & Order: UK has unveiled an exclusive new trailer on Digital Spy.
Tonight's episode of the ITV crime drama features one of the final acting performances from the late Roger Lloyd-Pack.
Lloyd-Pack plays the formidable Alex Greene in 'I Predict A Riot', which charts the investigation into an undercover police operation gone wrong.
Ben Bailey Smith - who joined Law & Order: UK this series as new DS Joe Hawkins - recently paid tribute to Lloyd-Pack, who passed away in January.
"The guy was a British institution," Smith told DS. "It was a tragic, tragic loss."
Law & Order: UK continues tonight at 9pm on ITV.
Tonight's episode of the ITV crime drama features one of the final acting performances from the late Roger Lloyd-Pack.
Lloyd-Pack plays the formidable Alex Greene in 'I Predict A Riot', which charts the investigation into an undercover police operation gone wrong.
Ben Bailey Smith - who joined Law & Order: UK this series as new DS Joe Hawkins - recently paid tribute to Lloyd-Pack, who passed away in January.
"The guy was a British institution," Smith told DS. "It was a tragic, tragic loss."
Law & Order: UK continues tonight at 9pm on ITV.
- 3/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Ben Bailey Smith has paid tribute to Roger Lloyd Pack - his co-star in tonight's Law & Order: UK.
Lloyd Pack's guest stint on the ITV crime drama was one of his final acting performances, prior to his death in January.
"The guy was a British institution," Smith told Digital Spy. "I was very hyped - obviously you don't want to talk about Trigger because nothing would irritate him more, but in the back of your mind you're thinking, 'Oh my god I'm working with Trigger!' He was great."
Smith - who plays DS Joe Hawkins on Law & Order: UK - described Lloyd Pack as "quite gruff" but "funny" and "warm".
"It was a tragic, tragic loss," he said of the veteran actor's death. "The one bit of happiness that I can take from it is that I got the chance to work with him and I suppose there's...
Lloyd Pack's guest stint on the ITV crime drama was one of his final acting performances, prior to his death in January.
"The guy was a British institution," Smith told Digital Spy. "I was very hyped - obviously you don't want to talk about Trigger because nothing would irritate him more, but in the back of your mind you're thinking, 'Oh my god I'm working with Trigger!' He was great."
Smith - who plays DS Joe Hawkins on Law & Order: UK - described Lloyd Pack as "quite gruff" but "funny" and "warm".
"It was a tragic, tragic loss," he said of the veteran actor's death. "The one bit of happiness that I can take from it is that I got the chance to work with him and I suppose there's...
- 3/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Star's Little Star: ITV, 8pm
Stephen Mulhern hosts the family gameshow, as it welcomes back more celebrities for a second series.
Tonights guests - including Ben Cohen, Denise Lewis and Neil Ruddock - will bring their children along to reveal some personal family secrets.
MasterChef: BBC One, 9pm
MasterChef is back for a tenth series with hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
Sixty contestants have been selected to take part in the new series, and there are some exciting new changes to the format of the show. Firstly, in a new test, the contestants are asked to cook a dish that they feel represents them best in just one hour.
They then take on the infamous invention test - which for the first time allows them to choose between two boxes of ingredients, one sweet and one savoury - before facing the prospect of elimination.
2005 MasterChef champion Thomasina Miers...
Stephen Mulhern hosts the family gameshow, as it welcomes back more celebrities for a second series.
Tonights guests - including Ben Cohen, Denise Lewis and Neil Ruddock - will bring their children along to reveal some personal family secrets.
MasterChef: BBC One, 9pm
MasterChef is back for a tenth series with hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
Sixty contestants have been selected to take part in the new series, and there are some exciting new changes to the format of the show. Firstly, in a new test, the contestants are asked to cook a dish that they feel represents them best in just one hour.
They then take on the infamous invention test - which for the first time allows them to choose between two boxes of ingredients, one sweet and one savoury - before facing the prospect of elimination.
2005 MasterChef champion Thomasina Miers...
- 3/26/2014
- Digital Spy
David Beckham made his much-anticipated appearance in Only Fools and Horses on Friday night (March 21).
The former footballer starred opposite Sir David Jason (Del Boy) and Nicholas Lyndhurst (Rodney) in the one-off skit for Sport Relief.
The Only Fools short saw Del Boy and Rodney trying to flog 'Golden Balls' boxers, which Rodney begrudgingly modelled.
Sitting in the cafe, Del Boy was moaning about 'that git' who signed the pants, only for Beckham himself to correct him: "They're boxer briefs."
Beckham, as well as delivering the classic line "Shut up you tart" to Rodney, also told Del Boy's younger brother exactly how to model the boxers.
Swapping their favourite artist picks, Rodney went for Matisse while Beckham chose Tony Hart: "That Morph cracks me up."
Trying to keep a low-profile in the market, Beckham then drew attention to himself in a humiliating incident which paid tribute to...
The former footballer starred opposite Sir David Jason (Del Boy) and Nicholas Lyndhurst (Rodney) in the one-off skit for Sport Relief.
The Only Fools short saw Del Boy and Rodney trying to flog 'Golden Balls' boxers, which Rodney begrudgingly modelled.
Sitting in the cafe, Del Boy was moaning about 'that git' who signed the pants, only for Beckham himself to correct him: "They're boxer briefs."
Beckham, as well as delivering the classic line "Shut up you tart" to Rodney, also told Del Boy's younger brother exactly how to model the boxers.
Swapping their favourite artist picks, Rodney went for Matisse while Beckham chose Tony Hart: "That Morph cracks me up."
Trying to keep a low-profile in the market, Beckham then drew attention to himself in a humiliating incident which paid tribute to...
- 3/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Roger Lloyd-Pack was originally scripted into the new 'Only Fools and Horses' sketch. The late Trigger actor - who passed away in January following a battle with pancreatic cancer - had expressed his desire to star in the charity special with Sir David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and football legend David Beckham before his untimely passing. The new sketch was written by Jim and Dan Sullivan, the sons of show creator John Sullivan, who passed away in 2011. Jim said: ''It has been emotional, and dad was never far from our thoughts during the whole process. ''And, of course, we were all shocked and saddened...
- 3/13/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The red carpet has been rolled, the stars are sleeping off their hangovers. Here are our top takeaways from last night's Baftas
• Winners in full
• The ceremony as it happened
Stephen Fry has got gummy
Maybe it's that Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have ruined us for everyone else. Maybe it was because the broadcast didn't start until after the watershed, so we'd expected more bite. But Stephen Fry calling Emma Thompson "a ghastly piece of stinking offal" and describing Captain Phillips as "Saving Mr Hanks" didn't quite seem to cut it like it might have in 2002. There was the odd glimmer of the old wit: slagging off Jeff Pope's grammar, telling us he was so moved by Oprah in The Butler he nearly gave his the afternoon off. But Fry's own suggestion that Steve Coogan should take on the mantle seemed the sanest thing he said all night.
• Winners in full
• The ceremony as it happened
Stephen Fry has got gummy
Maybe it's that Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have ruined us for everyone else. Maybe it was because the broadcast didn't start until after the watershed, so we'd expected more bite. But Stephen Fry calling Emma Thompson "a ghastly piece of stinking offal" and describing Captain Phillips as "Saving Mr Hanks" didn't quite seem to cut it like it might have in 2002. There was the odd glimmer of the old wit: slagging off Jeff Pope's grammar, telling us he was so moved by Oprah in The Butler he nearly gave his the afternoon off. But Fry's own suggestion that Steve Coogan should take on the mantle seemed the sanest thing he said all night.
- 2/17/2014
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Only Fools and Horses legend Roger Lloyd-Pack died last month after losing a battle with pancreatic cancer.
The comedy legend will be sorely missed by TV fans and when we caught up with his Only Fools co-star and close friend Paul Barber, we spoke about what made Lloyd-Pack so special and how there was so much more to him than the character Trigger.
Barber also shared his thoughts on a possible Only Fools reunion.
Paul on his memories of Roger...
Whoever has worked with Roger can count him as family. Every show he's done, he turned it into a family environment. I am sure everyone who has worked with him will say that. To me he was a great mate - fabulous. I was actually in Liverpool when he died.
I was on set all day and didn't turn my phone on until about 3pm, by which point when I did turn it on,...
The comedy legend will be sorely missed by TV fans and when we caught up with his Only Fools co-star and close friend Paul Barber, we spoke about what made Lloyd-Pack so special and how there was so much more to him than the character Trigger.
Barber also shared his thoughts on a possible Only Fools reunion.
Paul on his memories of Roger...
Whoever has worked with Roger can count him as family. Every show he's done, he turned it into a family environment. I am sure everyone who has worked with him will say that. To me he was a great mate - fabulous. I was actually in Liverpool when he died.
I was on set all day and didn't turn my phone on until about 3pm, by which point when I did turn it on,...
- 2/17/2014
- Digital Spy
James Gandolfini, Richard Griffiths and Roger Lloyd Pack were omitted from the BAFTAs in memoriam segment last night (February 16).
The montage paid tribute to the stars and film industry professionals who passed away over the last 12 months, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Walker, Peter O'Toole and Shirley Temple.
Gandolfini, who has been posthumously nominated for awards at the SAGs and Independent Spirit Awards this year for Enough Said, was the most high-profile absentee.
The actor, best known for his role in HBO drama The Sopranos, appeared in more than 30 feature films including True Romance, In the Loop and Zero Dark Thirty.
Griffiths played Vernon Dursley in five Harry Potter instalments and also appeared in Withnail & I and The History Boys.
Only Fools and Horses actor Lloyd Pack was also a Potter veteran, starring as Barty Crouch in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. His other film credits include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy...
The montage paid tribute to the stars and film industry professionals who passed away over the last 12 months, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Walker, Peter O'Toole and Shirley Temple.
Gandolfini, who has been posthumously nominated for awards at the SAGs and Independent Spirit Awards this year for Enough Said, was the most high-profile absentee.
The actor, best known for his role in HBO drama The Sopranos, appeared in more than 30 feature films including True Romance, In the Loop and Zero Dark Thirty.
Griffiths played Vernon Dursley in five Harry Potter instalments and also appeared in Withnail & I and The History Boys.
Only Fools and Horses actor Lloyd Pack was also a Potter veteran, starring as Barty Crouch in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. His other film credits include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy...
- 2/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Only Fools and Horses cast members were among the mourners at Roger Lloyd Pack's funeral today (February 13).
The actor - best known for playing Trigger in the classic BBC sitcom - passed away in January at the age of 69.
Sir David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and John Challis paid their respects to their former co-star at St Paul's, Covent Garden.
Lloyd Pack's daughter, actress Emily Lloyd, led the service in London.
Nigel Havers, Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Alison Steadman, Kathy Burke and Joely Richardson were also among the celebrities who attended the funeral.
Roger Lloyd-Pack 1944-2014: Obituary of the Only Fools and Horses actor
6 classic Trigger Only Fools and Horses moments: 'Alright Dave'
Roger Lloyd Pack was the only actor other than Jason and Lyndhurst to appear in both the first and last episodes of Only Fools and Horses. He was also known for playing Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley,...
The actor - best known for playing Trigger in the classic BBC sitcom - passed away in January at the age of 69.
Sir David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and John Challis paid their respects to their former co-star at St Paul's, Covent Garden.
Lloyd Pack's daughter, actress Emily Lloyd, led the service in London.
Nigel Havers, Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Alison Steadman, Kathy Burke and Joely Richardson were also among the celebrities who attended the funeral.
Roger Lloyd-Pack 1944-2014: Obituary of the Only Fools and Horses actor
6 classic Trigger Only Fools and Horses moments: 'Alright Dave'
Roger Lloyd Pack was the only actor other than Jason and Lyndhurst to appear in both the first and last episodes of Only Fools and Horses. He was also known for playing Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley,...
- 2/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Only Fools and Horses cast members were among the mourners at Roger Lloyd Pack's funeral today (February 13).
The actor - best known for playing Trigger in the classic BBC sitcom - passed away in January at the age of 69.
Sir David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and John Challis paid their respects to their former co-star at St Paul's, Covent Garden.
Lloyd Pack's daughter, actress Emily Lloyd, led the service in London.
Nigel Havers, Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Alison Steadman, Kathy Burke and Joely Richardson were also among the celebrities who attended the funeral.
Roger Lloyd Pack was the only actor other than Jason and Lyndhurst to appear in both the first and last episodes of Only Fools and Horses. He was also known for playing Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, along with many other roles on stage and screen.
John Challis - who played Boycie in Only Fools...
The actor - best known for playing Trigger in the classic BBC sitcom - passed away in January at the age of 69.
Sir David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and John Challis paid their respects to their former co-star at St Paul's, Covent Garden.
Lloyd Pack's daughter, actress Emily Lloyd, led the service in London.
Nigel Havers, Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Alison Steadman, Kathy Burke and Joely Richardson were also among the celebrities who attended the funeral.
Roger Lloyd Pack was the only actor other than Jason and Lyndhurst to appear in both the first and last episodes of Only Fools and Horses. He was also known for playing Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, along with many other roles on stage and screen.
John Challis - who played Boycie in Only Fools...
- 2/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Top Gear returned to decent ratings for BBC Two on Sunday night, according to overnight data.
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond's motor series attracted 5.34 million (19.3%) at 8pm. This is up around 600,000 from its previous series opener back in July.
Later, Dragons' Den appealed to 2.86m (11.6%) at 9pm for its latest episode.
On BBC One, Call the Midwife remained on top, dropping around 300k to 8.94m (32.1%) at 8pm. The Musketeers lost a further 800k to 5.28m (21.5%) at 9pm.
Earlier, Countryfile interested 6.83m (29.1%) at 7pm, while a Roger Lloyd Pack tribute brought in 3.16m (19.9%) at 10.30pm.
ITV's Dancing on Ice continued with 5.41m (23.9%) at 6.15pm (214k/0.8% on +1). Its results show was seen by 4.33m (15.3%) at 8.30pm (183k/0.7%).
All-Star Family Fortunes entertained 4.15m (16.0%) at 7.45pm (166k/0.6%). Mr Selfridge dipped by 400k to 4.23m (16.3%) at 9pm (374k/2.2%).
On Channel 4, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Scandimania intrigued 1.02m (3.7%) at 8pm (125k/0.5%), while the...
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond's motor series attracted 5.34 million (19.3%) at 8pm. This is up around 600,000 from its previous series opener back in July.
Later, Dragons' Den appealed to 2.86m (11.6%) at 9pm for its latest episode.
On BBC One, Call the Midwife remained on top, dropping around 300k to 8.94m (32.1%) at 8pm. The Musketeers lost a further 800k to 5.28m (21.5%) at 9pm.
Earlier, Countryfile interested 6.83m (29.1%) at 7pm, while a Roger Lloyd Pack tribute brought in 3.16m (19.9%) at 10.30pm.
ITV's Dancing on Ice continued with 5.41m (23.9%) at 6.15pm (214k/0.8% on +1). Its results show was seen by 4.33m (15.3%) at 8.30pm (183k/0.7%).
All-Star Family Fortunes entertained 4.15m (16.0%) at 7.45pm (166k/0.6%). Mr Selfridge dipped by 400k to 4.23m (16.3%) at 9pm (374k/2.2%).
On Channel 4, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Scandimania intrigued 1.02m (3.7%) at 8pm (125k/0.5%), while the...
- 2/3/2014
- Digital Spy
David Beckham will appear in the upcoming Only Fools and Horses special for Sport Relief.
The one-off sketch will see Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst return as Del Boy and Rodney Trotter as part of a night of fundraising on Friday, March 21 on BBC One.
The sketch will mark the show's first material since creator and writer John Sullivan passed away from viral pneumonia in 2011.
David Jason recently described a new script as "very good".
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack - who played Trigger in the long-running comedy - died aged 69 last week.
The sitcom aired seven full series between 1981 and 1991. Ten Christmas specials were subsequently produced, the last of which aired in 2003.
Gary Lineker, Gaby Logan, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall and Clare Balding will be among the hosts of this year's Sport Relief.
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's...
The one-off sketch will see Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst return as Del Boy and Rodney Trotter as part of a night of fundraising on Friday, March 21 on BBC One.
The sketch will mark the show's first material since creator and writer John Sullivan passed away from viral pneumonia in 2011.
David Jason recently described a new script as "very good".
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack - who played Trigger in the long-running comedy - died aged 69 last week.
The sitcom aired seven full series between 1981 and 1991. Ten Christmas specials were subsequently produced, the last of which aired in 2003.
Gary Lineker, Gaby Logan, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall and Clare Balding will be among the hosts of this year's Sport Relief.
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's...
- 1/21/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC
The sad death of Roger Lloyd-Pack last week marked the passing of one of the UK’s great comic actors. A hugely recognisable face in British film and television, Lloyd-Pack’s comedic talents shined in shows such as The Vicar Of Dibley and the hugely underrated The Old Guys, while more serious appearances in the likes of 2011′s Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy allowed him to flex his acting muscles.
Indeed, despite being largely associated with comedy, he was a classically trained and accomplished stage actor and recent performances in Richard III and Twelfth Night were acclaimed by critics.
Yet it will always be the role of simple road sweeper Trigger in the immortal Only Fools And Horses that the man will be best remembered for. And it’s not hard to understand why. The only actor other than Del Boy and Rodney to appear in both the first and final episodes of the show,...
The sad death of Roger Lloyd-Pack last week marked the passing of one of the UK’s great comic actors. A hugely recognisable face in British film and television, Lloyd-Pack’s comedic talents shined in shows such as The Vicar Of Dibley and the hugely underrated The Old Guys, while more serious appearances in the likes of 2011′s Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy allowed him to flex his acting muscles.
Indeed, despite being largely associated with comedy, he was a classically trained and accomplished stage actor and recent performances in Richard III and Twelfth Night were acclaimed by critics.
Yet it will always be the role of simple road sweeper Trigger in the immortal Only Fools And Horses that the man will be best remembered for. And it’s not hard to understand why. The only actor other than Del Boy and Rodney to appear in both the first and final episodes of the show,...
- 1/20/2014
- by Matthew Lowry
- Obsessed with Film
John Challis has spoken about his late Only Fools and Horses co-star Roger Lloyd-Pack.
The actor - who played Boycie alongside Lloyd-Pack as Trigger on the classic BBC sitcom - described hearing of his friend's death as a "terrible shock".
6 classic Trigger Only Fools and Horses moments: 'Alright Dave'
Roger Lloyd-Pack 1944-2014: Obituary of the Only Fools and Horses actor
"We had arranged to speak a couple of days later, so I really felt it very personally," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"He kept [his illness] very secret. I heard several rumours along the way, but I had no idea about the state of his illness, but at least I spoke to him."
Talking about Lloyd-Pack's talent, he continued: "He's famous for that role of a dimwitted person but he was a very intelligent actor and he did a lot of extraordinary work.
"A couple of years ago we met up in London.
The actor - who played Boycie alongside Lloyd-Pack as Trigger on the classic BBC sitcom - described hearing of his friend's death as a "terrible shock".
6 classic Trigger Only Fools and Horses moments: 'Alright Dave'
Roger Lloyd-Pack 1944-2014: Obituary of the Only Fools and Horses actor
"We had arranged to speak a couple of days later, so I really felt it very personally," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"He kept [his illness] very secret. I heard several rumours along the way, but I had no idea about the state of his illness, but at least I spoke to him."
Talking about Lloyd-Pack's talent, he continued: "He's famous for that role of a dimwitted person but he was a very intelligent actor and he did a lot of extraordinary work.
"A couple of years ago we met up in London.
- 1/17/2014
- Digital Spy
A tribute to Roger Lloyd-Pack is to air on Gold. The TV channel is to pay its respects to the late 'Only Fools and Horses' actor, who made his name playing simple roadsweeper Trigger in the BBC sitcom, after he died of pancreatic cancer aged 69 on Wednesday (15.01.14), by airing several of the ''best Trigger episodes'' over the weekend of January 25 and 26. The station posted a message on its official Twitter account this morning (17.01.14), which read: ''As a tribute to the legendary Roger Lloyd-Pack, Gold will air all the best Trigger episodes from #Ofah on the...
- 1/17/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
TV channel Gold is planning a special tribute weekend for the late comedy actor Roger Lloyd-Pack.
Gold announced on Twitter this morning that it will air "all the best Trigger episodes" from Only Fools and Horses to celebrate his screen career.
The episodes will air on January 25-26.
As a tribute to the legendary Roger Lloyd-Pack, Gold will air all the best Trigger episodes from #Ofah on the 25th-26th January. Rt & share.
— Gold TV Channel (@GoldTVChannel) January 17, 2014
Lloyd-Pack died yesterday (January 16) from pancreatic cancer, aged 69.
Best known for playing Trigger in Only Fools, he also appeared as Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, Barty Crouch in the Harry Potter movies, and the Cyber-Controller in Doctor Who.
He is survived by his four children, including actress Emily Lloyd. The actor was first married to Sheila Ball for five years from 1968, and later wed poet Jehane Markham in 2000.
Gold announced on Twitter this morning that it will air "all the best Trigger episodes" from Only Fools and Horses to celebrate his screen career.
The episodes will air on January 25-26.
As a tribute to the legendary Roger Lloyd-Pack, Gold will air all the best Trigger episodes from #Ofah on the 25th-26th January. Rt & share.
— Gold TV Channel (@GoldTVChannel) January 17, 2014
Lloyd-Pack died yesterday (January 16) from pancreatic cancer, aged 69.
Best known for playing Trigger in Only Fools, he also appeared as Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, Barty Crouch in the Harry Potter movies, and the Cyber-Controller in Doctor Who.
He is survived by his four children, including actress Emily Lloyd. The actor was first married to Sheila Ball for five years from 1968, and later wed poet Jehane Markham in 2000.
- 1/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Roger Lloyd-Pack's daughter has praised her father's ''incredible bravery''. The British comedy legend - best known for playing Del Boy's pal Trigger in 'Only Fools and Horses' - sadly lost his battle with pancreatic cancer aged 69 on Wednesday (15.01.14) surrounded by his family, including his daughter who has opened up about his courage. Emily Lloyd - Roger's daughter from his first marriage to Sheila Hughes - said in a statement: ''I am devastated by the death of my father whom I loved dearly. ''He bore his terrible illness with incredible bravery and his family were at his bedside when he passed...
- 1/17/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Stage and screen actor best known for his roles in Only Fools and Horses, The Vicar of Dibley and Harry Potter
The talented and idiosyncratic character actor Roger Lloyd Pack, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 69, achieved national recognition, and huge popularity, as Colin "Trigger" Ball, the lugubrious Peckham road sweeper in John Sullivan's brilliantly acted comedy series Only Fools and Horses. He appeared alongside David Jason's Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst's "plonker" Rodney from 1981 for 10 years, with many a seasonal "special" for another decade.
This success cemented a career in which, up to that point, he had played important roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and the Almeida theatre in north London – he was a notably anguished Rosmer in Ibsen's Rosmersholm at the National in 1987, opposite Suzanne Bertish – without recognition any wider than usually appreciative reviews.
His enhanced status led to another...
The talented and idiosyncratic character actor Roger Lloyd Pack, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 69, achieved national recognition, and huge popularity, as Colin "Trigger" Ball, the lugubrious Peckham road sweeper in John Sullivan's brilliantly acted comedy series Only Fools and Horses. He appeared alongside David Jason's Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst's "plonker" Rodney from 1981 for 10 years, with many a seasonal "special" for another decade.
This success cemented a career in which, up to that point, he had played important roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and the Almeida theatre in north London – he was a notably anguished Rosmer in Ibsen's Rosmersholm at the National in 1987, opposite Suzanne Bertish – without recognition any wider than usually appreciative reviews.
His enhanced status led to another...
- 1/17/2014
- by Michael Coveney
- The Guardian - Film News
Christian Cawley is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
Kasterborous is sad to relate the passing of popular British actor Roger Lloyd-Pack, who was 69. Succumbing to pancreatic cancer just a few weeks short of his 70th birthday, the actor was well-known on TV screens in the UK as the character Trigger in Only Fools and Horses between 1982 and 2003. Lloyd-Pack was known
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Kasterborous is sad to relate the passing of popular British actor Roger Lloyd-Pack, who was 69. Succumbing to pancreatic cancer just a few weeks short of his 70th birthday, the actor was well-known on TV screens in the UK as the character Trigger in Only Fools and Horses between 1982 and 2003. Lloyd-Pack was known
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- 1/16/2014
- by Christian Cawley
- Kasterborous.com
Roger Lloyd-Pack, a British character actor known for a host of roles including a part in the "Harry Potter" series, has died from complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 69.
Lloyd-Pack starred in numerous films, including "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "Interview with the Vampire," and played the role of Barty Crouch Sr. in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." But he was best known in the U.K. for his many TV roles, including the popular sitcom "Only Fools and Horses," and the Richard Curtis-penned series "The Vicar of Dibley." He was also an accomplished stage actor, appearing in multiple Shakespeare productions, including "Twelfth Night" and "Richard III."
David Jason, who co-starred with Lloyd-Pack in "Only Fools and Horses," called the late actor a "very quiet, kind, and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with."
"Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in 'Only Fools And Horses,...
Lloyd-Pack starred in numerous films, including "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "Interview with the Vampire," and played the role of Barty Crouch Sr. in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." But he was best known in the U.K. for his many TV roles, including the popular sitcom "Only Fools and Horses," and the Richard Curtis-penned series "The Vicar of Dibley." He was also an accomplished stage actor, appearing in multiple Shakespeare productions, including "Twelfth Night" and "Richard III."
David Jason, who co-starred with Lloyd-Pack in "Only Fools and Horses," called the late actor a "very quiet, kind, and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with."
"Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in 'Only Fools And Horses,...
- 1/16/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Actor's TV work included The Vicar of Dibley, while he also featured in films including Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Roger Lloyd Pack, the Only Fools and Horses and Harry Potter actor, has died aged 69, his agent confirmed on Thursday.
His agent, Maureen Vincent, said he had pancreatic cancer and had "died at home surrounded by his family".
Best known for his TV work, including his popular character Trigger in the late John Sullivan's long-running BBC1 sitcom and Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, Lloyd Pack also featured in films including Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as Barty Crouch Sr.
Other film work in recent years included Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy and Dagenham Girls.
Lloyd Pack was also an accomplished stage actor, playing the Duke of Buckingham in a production of Richard III at the Globe Theatre in 2011 and last year taking on Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night.
Roger Lloyd Pack, the Only Fools and Horses and Harry Potter actor, has died aged 69, his agent confirmed on Thursday.
His agent, Maureen Vincent, said he had pancreatic cancer and had "died at home surrounded by his family".
Best known for his TV work, including his popular character Trigger in the late John Sullivan's long-running BBC1 sitcom and Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley, Lloyd Pack also featured in films including Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as Barty Crouch Sr.
Other film work in recent years included Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy and Dagenham Girls.
Lloyd Pack was also an accomplished stage actor, playing the Duke of Buckingham in a production of Richard III at the Globe Theatre in 2011 and last year taking on Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night.
- 1/16/2014
- by Rehema Figueiredo, Jason Deans
- The Guardian - Film News
Sir David Jason has led tributes to Roger Lloyd-Pack. The 73-year-old actor has praised his 'Only Fools and Horses' co-star, who died last night (15.01.14) aged 69 from pancreatic cancer, for being a ''pleasure to work with'' and admitted he was ''very intelligent'', despite his exquisite portrayal of simple roadsweeper Trigger in the BBC sitcom. He said in a statement: ''I was very saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was a very quiet, kind and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with. ''Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in 'Only Fools And Horses', he was a...
- 1/16/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Sir David Jason has paid tribute to his former Only Fools and Horses co-star Roger Lloyd-Pack.
The actor shared his sadness upon hearing the news of Lloyd-Pack's death, describing him as "a very quiet, kind and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with".
Lloyd-Pack starred as Trigger in 39 episodes of the BBC sitcom, opposite David Jason as Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney.
Jason continued: "Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in Only Fools and Horses, he was a very intelligent man and a very fine actor capable of many roles.
"I shall remember him with fondness and for all the good times we had together."
John Challis - who played Boycie in the show - also remembered his co-star today (January 16).
He said the news was "very sad and very distressing" and that Lloyd Pack was "irreplaceable".
"My thoughts are with his family," he added.
The actor shared his sadness upon hearing the news of Lloyd-Pack's death, describing him as "a very quiet, kind and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with".
Lloyd-Pack starred as Trigger in 39 episodes of the BBC sitcom, opposite David Jason as Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney.
Jason continued: "Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in Only Fools and Horses, he was a very intelligent man and a very fine actor capable of many roles.
"I shall remember him with fondness and for all the good times we had together."
John Challis - who played Boycie in the show - also remembered his co-star today (January 16).
He said the news was "very sad and very distressing" and that Lloyd Pack was "irreplaceable".
"My thoughts are with his family," he added.
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack has died at the age of 69.
The actor was born in Islington, North London on February 8, 1944. His father Charles Lloyd-Pack was known for several appearances in Hammer horror films.
At a young age he performed glove puppet shows, before his Hampshire school Bedales allowed him to take part in small theatre productions.
He began concentrating on acting during his studies, inspired by his drama teacher Rachel Carey-Field. Having achieved three A-levels, he successfully enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada).
Lloyd-Pack made his stage debut in a Northampton production of The Shoemaker's Holiday by Thomas Dekker. After a number of stage productions across the UK, he made his screen debut in the 1968 film The Magus.
For the next three decades he played several small roles in films including The Go-Between, 1984 and Vanity Fair.
He finally had his breakthrough in 1981, when...
The actor was born in Islington, North London on February 8, 1944. His father Charles Lloyd-Pack was known for several appearances in Hammer horror films.
At a young age he performed glove puppet shows, before his Hampshire school Bedales allowed him to take part in small theatre productions.
He began concentrating on acting during his studies, inspired by his drama teacher Rachel Carey-Field. Having achieved three A-levels, he successfully enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada).
Lloyd-Pack made his stage debut in a Northampton production of The Shoemaker's Holiday by Thomas Dekker. After a number of stage productions across the UK, he made his screen debut in the 1968 film The Magus.
For the next three decades he played several small roles in films including The Go-Between, 1984 and Vanity Fair.
He finally had his breakthrough in 1981, when...
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
The Guardian report that much loved British character actor Roger Lloyd-Pack has died at the age of 69. Classic Brit-com fans will know Lloyd-Pack from his role in Only Fools And Horses playing the affable, but dim, "Trigger". He also had a role in The Vicar of Dibley. He was probably best known in Cbm circles for playing Barty Crouch Sr. in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, but other big-screen credits include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Interview with the Vampire. Lloyd-Pack was suffering from pancreatic cancer and died at his home surrounded by his family. This is probably the saddest news of the year thus far, so keep the comment section respectful and mature. Source: EW.com...
- 1/16/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
"If it's a boy they're gonna name him Rodney, after Dave."
Roger Lloyd-Pack's sad passing has cost the world of comedy one of its finest and most talented performers. Best known for his role as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses, he managed to take a small part in the BBC sitcom and transform it into one of the best-loved TV characters of all time, who was at the very heart of the show.
Here are just six of Roger Lloyd-Pack's finest Only Fools and Horses Trigger moments:
Roger Lloyd-Pack dies aged 69: Stars pay tribute
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack dies, aged 69
1. Ghandi. "He made one great film and then we never saw him again."
2. "Sounds like Jimmy Savile."
3. "Why do you call me Dave?"
4. "14." "5." "12." "6." "10." "9." "8." "Done."
5. "I think we're on a winner here Trig..."
6. "20 years, it's a long time Dave." "Yeah, it's two decades." "I wouldn't go that far.
Roger Lloyd-Pack's sad passing has cost the world of comedy one of its finest and most talented performers. Best known for his role as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses, he managed to take a small part in the BBC sitcom and transform it into one of the best-loved TV characters of all time, who was at the very heart of the show.
Here are just six of Roger Lloyd-Pack's finest Only Fools and Horses Trigger moments:
Roger Lloyd-Pack dies aged 69: Stars pay tribute
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack dies, aged 69
1. Ghandi. "He made one great film and then we never saw him again."
2. "Sounds like Jimmy Savile."
3. "Why do you call me Dave?"
4. "14." "5." "12." "6." "10." "9." "8." "Done."
5. "I think we're on a winner here Trig..."
6. "20 years, it's a long time Dave." "Yeah, it's two decades." "I wouldn't go that far.
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Roger Lloyd-Pack, the British actor best known for his role in classic sitcom Only Fools And Horses, has died. He passed away at home on Wednesday night, suffering from pancreatic cancer, his agent told the UK press. He was 69. Lloyd-Pack played the slow-witted road sweeper Colin “Trigger” Ball on long-running BBC One sitcom Only Fools And Horses. He also played farmer Owen Newitt in the Richard Curtis-created BBC series The Vicar Of Dibley. The actor’s feature career included turns in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, in which he took on the part of Bartemius “Barty” Crouch, Sr, the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Born in North London in 1944, Lloyd was the son of Charles Lloyd-Pack who appeared in several Hammer horror films. He was also the father of actress Emily Lloyd. Lloyd-Pack studied at the Royal Academy of...
- 1/16/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Roger Lloyd-Pack has died at the age of 69.
The star - beloved for his role as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses - passed away from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday (January 15), prompting an outpouring of tributes from the world of showbiz.
We're saddened to hear Roger Lloyd-Pack has died. As Trigger on Only Fools and Horses, he gave us many laughs. Rodney will forever be Dave.
— BBC One (@BBCOne) January 16, 2014
So sad to hear about the passing on Roger Lloyd Pack. What an incredible actor and person. May he rest in peace.
— Jkcorden (@JKCorden) January 16, 2014
Very sad and shocking to hear about Roger Lloyd-Pack. One of the loveliest most talented actors I've ever had the privilege of working with.
— Sam Bain (@sambaintv) January 16, 2014
Very sad news about Roger Lloyd Pack. Trigger was an ancestor to Father Dougal and I'm glad I once had a chance to tell him so.
— Graham Linehan...
The star - beloved for his role as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses - passed away from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday (January 15), prompting an outpouring of tributes from the world of showbiz.
We're saddened to hear Roger Lloyd-Pack has died. As Trigger on Only Fools and Horses, he gave us many laughs. Rodney will forever be Dave.
— BBC One (@BBCOne) January 16, 2014
So sad to hear about the passing on Roger Lloyd Pack. What an incredible actor and person. May he rest in peace.
— Jkcorden (@JKCorden) January 16, 2014
Very sad and shocking to hear about Roger Lloyd-Pack. One of the loveliest most talented actors I've ever had the privilege of working with.
— Sam Bain (@sambaintv) January 16, 2014
Very sad news about Roger Lloyd Pack. Trigger was an ancestor to Father Dougal and I'm glad I once had a chance to tell him so.
— Graham Linehan...
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack has died at the age of 69.
The actor was best known for his role as Trigger in the long-running BBC sitcom.
His agent confirmed to the BBC that he passed away due to pancreatic cancer on Wednesday evening (January 15).
Lloyd-Pack was also known for his role of Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley.
To international audiences he was perhaps best known for playing Barty Crouch Sr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
He also had roles in Doc Martin, The Bill, New Tricks and many other TV programmes.
In 2006, he featured as the Cyber-Controller in two episodes of Doctor Who, opposite David Tennant.
The Islington-born actor was known for his doleful and sometimes dim-witted delivery, especially in his most famous role of Trigger.
He appeared in 39 episodes of the classic comedy from 1981 to 2003.
Roger Lloyd-Pack is survived by his four children,...
The actor was best known for his role as Trigger in the long-running BBC sitcom.
His agent confirmed to the BBC that he passed away due to pancreatic cancer on Wednesday evening (January 15).
Lloyd-Pack was also known for his role of Owen Newitt in The Vicar of Dibley.
To international audiences he was perhaps best known for playing Barty Crouch Sr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
He also had roles in Doc Martin, The Bill, New Tricks and many other TV programmes.
In 2006, he featured as the Cyber-Controller in two episodes of Doctor Who, opposite David Tennant.
The Islington-born actor was known for his doleful and sometimes dim-witted delivery, especially in his most famous role of Trigger.
He appeared in 39 episodes of the classic comedy from 1981 to 2003.
Roger Lloyd-Pack is survived by his four children,...
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Being remembered for one beloved character is one thing, but Roger Lloyd-Pack, who has died at the age of 69, had a handful.Lloyd-Pack, who will forever be best known on these shores as Colin “Trigger” Ball in Only Fools And Horses, had a long and varied career on TV, the big screen and stage. Born and raised in Islington – his father Charles acted in Hammer Horror films – he was encouraged to hone his love of performing at Bedales boarding school, moving on to Rada where he trained alongside another future sitcom favourite, Richard Wilson.His first stage acting work came with The Shoemaker’s Holiday in Northampton, and he scored early TV work on the likes of The Avengers and Jason King. Through his career, he appeared on an incredible range of shows, spanning a variety of genres, including The Professionals, Survivors, Moving, Inspector Morse, Byker Grove, Boon, Lovejoy, Doctor Who,...
- 1/16/2014
- EmpireOnline
Poirot
David Suchet recently bade a fond farewell to Agatha Christie’s Poirot but the shows lives on in the form of Blu-Ray and DVDs. Acorn are releasing the latest batch of Belgian brilliance just in time for Thanksgiving. Poirot: Series 10 features four newly remastered episodes that debuted in 2005 and 2006. As ever, Suchet is joined by cast regulars Hugh Fraser (Sharpe), Philip Jackson (Little Voice), and Pauline Moran.
The Mystery of the Blue Train concerns the murder of an American heiress and the theft of a jewel from aboard a train. American fans will recognize many of the guest co-stars including Elliott Gould (Friends) and Roger Lloyd-Pack (Vicar of Dibley). In Cards on a Table, a wealthy Londoner (Alexander Siddig) arranges an unusual gathering involving four murderers and four detectives. In After The Funeral, Poirot is called in to investigate when a wealthy man changes his will just before his untimely demise.
David Suchet recently bade a fond farewell to Agatha Christie’s Poirot but the shows lives on in the form of Blu-Ray and DVDs. Acorn are releasing the latest batch of Belgian brilliance just in time for Thanksgiving. Poirot: Series 10 features four newly remastered episodes that debuted in 2005 and 2006. As ever, Suchet is joined by cast regulars Hugh Fraser (Sharpe), Philip Jackson (Little Voice), and Pauline Moran.
The Mystery of the Blue Train concerns the murder of an American heiress and the theft of a jewel from aboard a train. American fans will recognize many of the guest co-stars including Elliott Gould (Friends) and Roger Lloyd-Pack (Vicar of Dibley). In Cards on a Table, a wealthy Londoner (Alexander Siddig) arranges an unusual gathering involving four murderers and four detectives. In After The Funeral, Poirot is called in to investigate when a wealthy man changes his will just before his untimely demise.
- 11/24/2013
- by Edited by K Kinsella
This weekend (November 23rd & 24th) sees the McM Comic Con and Memorabilia show take place at the NEC in Birmingham. We’ll be there on the Saturday, checking out what’s happening at one of the UK’s biggest conventions. If you haven’t grabbed a ticket yet, what are you waiting for? Ok, ok, so some of you may still be undecided, so let me tempt you with a rundown of just some highlights of the guests attending the event this weekend…
Red Dwarf Reunion – Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer); Hattie Hayridge (Holly); Danny John-Jules (The Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) from much-loved British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf. Quadrophenia Reunion – Stars Phil Daniels (Jimmy); Toyah Willcox (Monkey) and Daniel Peacock (Danny) celebrate the ultimate mod movie, based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera.
Richard Donat and Kate Kelton from popular sci-fi series Haven. Donat plays Vince Teagues, leader of The...
Red Dwarf Reunion – Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer); Hattie Hayridge (Holly); Danny John-Jules (The Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) from much-loved British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf. Quadrophenia Reunion – Stars Phil Daniels (Jimmy); Toyah Willcox (Monkey) and Daniel Peacock (Danny) celebrate the ultimate mod movie, based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera.
Richard Donat and Kate Kelton from popular sci-fi series Haven. Donat plays Vince Teagues, leader of The...
- 11/19/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Feature Simon Brew 28 Jun 2013 - 07:11
Ever watched a big movie, and stopped with a jolt when a star of a British sitcom pops up? Us too...
This feature is all the fault of the late Richard Marner. As the incompetent Colonel in 'Allo 'Allo, he built a performance that was indelible in our eyes. Thus, when he turned up in a big Hollywood thriller as the President of Russia, we unsuccessfully stifled a guffaw. A big guffaw.
And it got us thinking: what other times has a British sitcom star appeared out of the blue in a big movie, causing a sedentary double take from the comfort of our local Odeon? Glad you asked.
Two things. Firstly, this isn't designed to be a complete list, and also, we've covered films made after the actor or actress confirmed rose to prominence in a sitcom. Oh, and another thing: none of...
Ever watched a big movie, and stopped with a jolt when a star of a British sitcom pops up? Us too...
This feature is all the fault of the late Richard Marner. As the incompetent Colonel in 'Allo 'Allo, he built a performance that was indelible in our eyes. Thus, when he turned up in a big Hollywood thriller as the President of Russia, we unsuccessfully stifled a guffaw. A big guffaw.
And it got us thinking: what other times has a British sitcom star appeared out of the blue in a big movie, causing a sedentary double take from the comfort of our local Odeon? Glad you asked.
Two things. Firstly, this isn't designed to be a complete list, and also, we've covered films made after the actor or actress confirmed rose to prominence in a sitcom. Oh, and another thing: none of...
- 6/27/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
The cast of Vicar of Dibley have reunited for the first time in six years for Comic Relief.
Dawn French has brought back actors from her hit BBC sitcom for a special sketch on Friday night's (March 15) TV fundraiser.
Original cast members Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, John Bluthal, Trevor Peacock and Roger Lloyd-Pack will all appear in the skit.
Homeland's Damian Lewis will also cameo in the mini-reunion.
The last full episode of Vicar of Dibley aired on New Year's Day 2007. A Comic Relief sketch also aired in March 2007.
Dawn French will also be involved in a takeover of Radio 2 with Jennifer Saunders on Red Nose Day to help raise money for the charity.
Comic Relief Funny for Money airs on Friday, March 15 on BBC One.
The show will feature a sketch from Ricky Gervais as David Brent, Jessie J shaving off her hair, and guest presenters including Michael McIntyre,...
Dawn French has brought back actors from her hit BBC sitcom for a special sketch on Friday night's (March 15) TV fundraiser.
Original cast members Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, John Bluthal, Trevor Peacock and Roger Lloyd-Pack will all appear in the skit.
Homeland's Damian Lewis will also cameo in the mini-reunion.
The last full episode of Vicar of Dibley aired on New Year's Day 2007. A Comic Relief sketch also aired in March 2007.
Dawn French will also be involved in a takeover of Radio 2 with Jennifer Saunders on Red Nose Day to help raise money for the charity.
Comic Relief Funny for Money airs on Friday, March 15 on BBC One.
The show will feature a sketch from Ricky Gervais as David Brent, Jessie J shaving off her hair, and guest presenters including Michael McIntyre,...
- 3/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Tube Talk Gold has looked back at many classic sitcoms, but there aren't many shows that can truly hold the mantle of 'Gold', and this month's edition focuses on a truly British institution, featuring some of the UK's most favourite characters, catchphrases and moments for over 20 years.
After a near-miss Us remake starring John 'Luigi from Super Mario Bros' Leguizamo, the legacy of Only Fools and Horses can carry on untarnished.
Only Fools and Horses - Originally broadcast from September 8, 1981 to February 3, 1991 and Christmas specials from 1991 to 2003.
John Sullivan had already created the successful sitcom Citizen Smith for the BBC when he was commissioned to write a new series. Influenced by the popularity of ITV's Minder, he came up with an idea of a cockney market trader in modern-day London. Using a strange old American saying for its title, he wrote a series that would go on to become possibly the UK's best-loved comedy.
After a near-miss Us remake starring John 'Luigi from Super Mario Bros' Leguizamo, the legacy of Only Fools and Horses can carry on untarnished.
Only Fools and Horses - Originally broadcast from September 8, 1981 to February 3, 1991 and Christmas specials from 1991 to 2003.
John Sullivan had already created the successful sitcom Citizen Smith for the BBC when he was commissioned to write a new series. Influenced by the popularity of ITV's Minder, he came up with an idea of a cockney market trader in modern-day London. Using a strange old American saying for its title, he wrote a series that would go on to become possibly the UK's best-loved comedy.
- 3/2/2013
- Digital Spy
George Gently Series Five. Co. BBC
George Gently will be returning to the BBC this Fall in four new feature length episodes. Martin Shaw resumes his role as Gently while Lee Ingleby returns to the show after enjoying success earlier this year in the BBC’s smash hit drama White Heat.
The new season is set in 1968 during a time of racial tension and political strife. Gently Northern Soul is the first story in the new season and it centers around the murder of a black woman at an event that was designed to create racial harmony. The second episode is titled Gently with Class and it revolves around civil unrest and the murder of a female aristocrat. The Lost Child concerns a kidnapping, while Gently comes face to face with some old foes in the last episode which is entitled Gently in The Cathedral.
A host of stars including...
George Gently will be returning to the BBC this Fall in four new feature length episodes. Martin Shaw resumes his role as Gently while Lee Ingleby returns to the show after enjoying success earlier this year in the BBC’s smash hit drama White Heat.
The new season is set in 1968 during a time of racial tension and political strife. Gently Northern Soul is the first story in the new season and it centers around the murder of a black woman at an event that was designed to create racial harmony. The second episode is titled Gently with Class and it revolves around civil unrest and the murder of a female aristocrat. The Lost Child concerns a kidnapping, while Gently comes face to face with some old foes in the last episode which is entitled Gently in The Cathedral.
A host of stars including...
- 8/8/2012
- by Edited by K Kinsella
If Only Fools And Horses had started in the 21st century, it wouldn't have lasted for more than two series.
Let me explain. Back in the early 1980s, a brand new sitcom was written by John Sullivan, charting the misadventures of a wayward Peckham family, the Trotters. Three generations were spanned in a poky flat, which was part of Nelson Mandela House. The problem was that, when it first went out in 1981, the ratings were deemed to be on the low side. A second series went ahead, but even then, the ratings were not deemed world-shattering. If that had happened today, the show would have been axed quicker than you could shout “Mange Tout!” That's the price you pay for being with a ratings-hungry broadcaster, full of media-savvy trendies with buzzwords and balance sheets.
But luckily, a repeat season was to prove to be Only Fools And Horses' salvation. This time around,...
Let me explain. Back in the early 1980s, a brand new sitcom was written by John Sullivan, charting the misadventures of a wayward Peckham family, the Trotters. Three generations were spanned in a poky flat, which was part of Nelson Mandela House. The problem was that, when it first went out in 1981, the ratings were deemed to be on the low side. A second series went ahead, but even then, the ratings were not deemed world-shattering. If that had happened today, the show would have been axed quicker than you could shout “Mange Tout!” That's the price you pay for being with a ratings-hungry broadcaster, full of media-savvy trendies with buzzwords and balance sheets.
But luckily, a repeat season was to prove to be Only Fools And Horses' salvation. This time around,...
- 5/29/2012
- Shadowlocked
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