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Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Only Fools and Horses musical plunged into chaos as theatre evacuated due to medical emergency
Lancashire Police confirmed officers responded to calls from the scene THEATRE CHAOS Only Fools and Horses musical plunged into chaos as theatre evacuated due to medical emergency AN ONLY Fools and Horses musical has been evacuated after a "medical emergency". The opening show at Blackpool's Winter Gardens was axed last night after an audience member became seriously ill. 4 The musical has been touring the UK Credit: Getty 4 The Only Fools and Horses musical was evacuated last night Credit: BBC 4 An audience member at Blackpool's Winter Gardens became seriously ill Credit: dave nelson The hit production, starring TV icon Paul Whitehouse as Granddad, began on Monday. It is set to run until Saturday May 3. But last night the show was halted as a fan was rushed out of the building. The alarm was raised and they were taken to hospital by the ambulance service. The North West Ambulance Service has not shared any update about the condition of the audience member. Lancashire Police confirmed officers responded to calls from the scene. A spokesman for the Winter Gardens announced the show had been stopped. But theatre-lovers can expect to see tonight's show running as usual. And, a statement regarding any ticket-holders affected last night is also due later today. The stellar cast includes Sam Lupton as Del Boy, Tom Major as Rodney and Paul Whitehouse as Grandad. Acting legend Paul said previously: 'We had four amazing years in the West End playing to packed out houses every night, so it's an honour to take Only Fools on the road to towns and cities up and down the country from September this year. "I'm delighted to return to the role of Grandad once more – I've really missed him – and audiences will also get to see all the other hilarious characters they know and love from the television series live on stage at their local theatre. "We can't wait to see you. Mange Tout! Mange Tout!' Only Fools and Horses the Musical is a critically acclaimed feel-good production based on John Sullivan's legendary comedy sitcom. It offers fans a script with an original score including 20 songs written by John's son, Jim Sullivan, and Paul Whitehouse himself. The next performances on tour are scheduled in Turo at the Hall For Cornwall on Monday May 5 until May 10. Production cast memebers Sam Lupton – Del Boy – Del Boy Tom Major – Rodney – Rodney Philip Childs – alternate Grandad – alternate Grandad Georgina Hagen – Raquel – Raquel Nicola Munns – Marlene / Cassandra – Marlene / Cassandra Craig Berry – Boycie – Boycie Lee VG – Trigger – Trigger Bradley John – Denzil – Denzil Peter Watts – Danny Driscoll / Mickey Pearce – Danny Driscoll / Mickey Pearce Darryl Paul – Mike / Tony Driscoll – Mike / Tony Driscoll Richard J Hunt – Dating Agent – Dating Agent Gloria Acquaah-Harrison – Mrs Obookao 4 A statement from Winter Gardens More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Only Fools and Horses musical plunged into chaos as theatre evacuated due to medical emergency
AN ONLY Fools and Horses musical has been evacuated after a "medical emergency". The opening show at Blackpool's Winter Gardens was axed last night after an audience member became seriously ill. 4 The musical has been touring the UK Credit: Getty 4 The Only Fools and Horses musical was evacuated last night Credit: BBC 4 An audience member at Blackpool's Winter Gardens became seriously ill Credit: dave nelson The hit production, starring TV icon Paul Whitehouse as Granddad, began on Monday. It is set to run until Saturday May 3. But last night the show was halted as a fan was rushed out of the building. The alarm was raised and they were taken to hospital by the ambulance service. Read More The North West Ambulance Service has not shared any update about the condition of the audience member. Lancashire Police confirmed officers responded to calls from the scene. A spokesman for the Winter Gardens announced the show had been stopped. But theatre-lovers can expect to see tonight's show running as usual. Most read in Showbiz And, a statement regarding any ticket-holders affected last night is also due later today. The stellar cast includes Sam Lupton as Del Boy, Tom Major as Rodney and Paul Whitehouse as Grandad. Acting legend Paul said previously: 'We had four amazing years in the West End playing to packed out houses every night, so it's an honour to take Only Fools on the road to towns and cities up and down the country from September this year. "I'm delighted to return to the role of Grandad once more – I've really missed him – and audiences will also get to see all the other hilarious characters they know and love from the television series live on stage at their local theatre. "We can't wait to see you. Mange Tout! Mange Tout!' Only Fools and Horses the Musical is a critically acclaimed feel-good production based on John Sullivan's legendary comedy sitcom. It offers fans a script with an original score including 20 songs written by John's son, Jim Sullivan, and Paul Whitehouse himself. The next performances on tour are scheduled in Turo at the Hall For Cornwall on Monday May 5 until May 10. Production cast memebers Sam Lupton – Del Boy Tom Major – Rodney Philip Childs – alternate Grandad Georgina Hagen – Raquel Nicola Munns – Marlene / Cassandra Craig Berry – Boycie Lee VG – Trigger Bradley John – Denzil Peter Watts – Danny Driscoll / Mickey Pearce Darryl Paul – Mike / Tony Driscoll Richard J Hunt – Dating Agent Gloria Acquaah-Harrison – Mrs Obookao 4 A statement from Winter Gardens More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Only Fools and Horses legend nearly turned down iconic role over four lines and £400
A ONLY Fools and Horses legend has revealed they almost turned down their iconic role for four lines and £400. The hit sitcom, which is still adored decades on and watched by a whole new audience, aired on the BBC for seven series. 3 An Only Fools and Horses icon almost turned down his iconic role in the hit show Credit: BBC 3 John Challis played fan-favourite Boycie in the hit BBC sitcom Credit: Rex 3 Debbie Arnold married John Challis in 1981 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd But over 20 years on from its final ever episode, it's now been revealed how one star almost turned down their iconic role in Only Fools and Horses. Local second-hand car salesman Herman Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce was a firm fan-favourite in the show and was played by the late His antagonistic relationship with Del Boy and Rodney Trotter often saw him in the Nag's Head swigging cognac. However, in a new interview, his ex-wife more on only fools and horses Debbie told "He did a series called Citizen Smith and he played almost Boycie in that and Johnny Sullivan [the writer] said, 'I'm going to write that character into something'. "John got the script and said 'it's only four f****ing lines, I can't do this darling'. "I said look, how much is it? He said £400. I said do it. He said, all right then. That was the pilot.' Most read in News TV John Only Fool and Horses legend David Jason breaks silence on 'feud' rumours with co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst on Great Christmas Moments Probate figure show he left a gross estate of £497,000 with his fourth wife Carol receiving the remaining balance after his affairs were settled. Debbie, who was married to John for just four years, is a well-known face in soap. She played Sylvie Hicks and Carole Evans on Coronation Street, Debbie Wilson in Emmerdale and Janice Bolton in Hollyoaks. Only Fools and Horses' most memorable episodes The beloved sitcom only aired for seven series but is still adored to this date - here are fans' most memorable scenes from the BBC hit... Jolly Boys' Outing - The humorous episode was filled with disaster and also romance. It saw Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad leave Peckham for a day trip to Margate. However, their coach explodes, Rodney is arrested and Del Boy reunites with Raquel. Time on their Hands - The episode sees the Trotters reflect on their life in South London after finally becoming millionaires. Airing in 1996, it pulled in an incredible 24million viewers. A Touch of Glass - This unforgettable episode sees Del Boy and his chandelier cleaning service. In hilarious scenes, he and Rodney accidentally drop a chandelier, sending it crashing to the floor. Stage Fright - Raquel performs with Tony Angelino while pregnant to perform a duet - but she's unaware he has a speech impediment. Yuppy Love - Derek attempts to transform himself into a high-flyer, wearing a stripped shirt and red braces. It also sees Del fall through the bar, while Rodney meets Cassandra for the first time. Mother Nature's Son - Del Boy inherits an allotment from his grandad, but it's contaminated by a yellow substance. The Peckham Spring Water business is then born - but it's actually just tap water from Nelson Mandela House. Heroes and Villains - Del Boy and Rodney dress up as Batman and Robin for Harry Malcolm's party. However, Boycie forgot to mention Harry died, and it had become a wake! To Hull and Back - Del Boy is convinced to smuggle diamonds from The Netherlands. PC Roy Slater intercepts them before he's later arrested for corruption. It ends with Del throwing his £15k over the balcony thinking it was fake - when it was in fact real! The Russians are Coming - The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham so the Trotters decide to batten down the hatches. They build a DIY war shelter - on the top of Mandela House. The Unlucky Winner Is - Rodney wins a holiday abroad after Del Boy entered him into a painting competition. However, when he lands in Spain Rodney discovers it's a prize for children and must pretend he's a 14-year-old child.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Only Fools and Horses legend nearly turned down iconic role over four lines and £400
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A ONLY Fools and Horses legend has revealed they almost turned down their iconic role for four lines and £400. The hit sitcom, which is still adored decades on and watched by a whole new audience, aired on the BBC for seven series. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 An Only Fools and Horses icon almost turned down his iconic role in the hit show Credit: BBC 3 John Challis played fan-favourite Boycie in the hit BBC sitcom Credit: Rex 3 Debbie Arnold married John Challis in 1981 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd But over 20 years on from its final ever episode, it's now been revealed how one star almost turned down their iconic role in Only Fools and Horses. Local second-hand car salesman Herman Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce was a firm fan-favourite in the show and was played by the late John Challis. His antagonistic relationship with Del Boy and Rodney Trotter often saw him in the Nag's Head swigging cognac. However, in a new interview, his ex-wife Debbie Arnold has revealed she convinced him to sign up to the show - after he was originally given just four lines. Debbie told Best's Suddenly Single podcast: 'I was the person who made John do Only Fools and Horses. "He did a series called Citizen Smith and he played almost Boycie in that and Johnny Sullivan [the writer] said, 'I'm going to write that character into something'. "John got the script and said 'it's only four f****ing lines, I can't do this darling'. "I said look, how much is it? He said £400. I said do it. He said, all right then. That was the pilot.' John died aged 79 in September 2021 after battling cancer. Only Fool and Horses legend David Jason breaks silence on 'feud' rumours with co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst on Great Christmas Moments Probate figure show he left a gross estate of £497,000 with his fourth wife Carol receiving the remaining balance after his affairs were settled. Debbie, who was married to John for just four years, is a well-known face in soap. She played Sylvie Hicks and Carole Evans on Coronation Street, Debbie Wilson in Emmerdale and Janice Bolton in Hollyoaks.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Only Fools and Horses legend nearly turned down iconic role over four lines and £400
A ONLY Fools and Horses legend has revealed they almost turned down their iconic role for four lines and £400. The hit sitcom, which is still adored decades on and watched by a whole new audience, aired on the BBC for seven series. 3 3 3 But over 20 years on from its final ever episode, it's now been revealed how one star almost turned down their iconic role in Only Fools and Horses. Local second-hand car salesman Herman Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce was a firm fan-favourite in the show and was played by the late John Challis. His antagonistic relationship with Del Boy and Rodney Trotter often saw him in the Nag's Head swigging cognac. However, in a new interview, his ex-wife Debbie Arnold has revealed she convinced him to sign up to the show - after he was originally given just four lines. Debbie told Best's Suddenly Single podcast: 'I was the person who made John do Only Fools and Horses. "He did a series called Citizen Smith and he played almost Boycie in that and Johnny Sullivan [the writer] said, 'I'm going to write that character into something'. "John got the script and said 'it's only four f****ing lines, I can't do this darling'. "I said look, how much is it? He said £400. I said do it. He said, all right then. That was the pilot.' John died aged 79 in September 2021 after battling cancer. Only Fool and Horses legend David Jason breaks silence on 'feud' rumours with co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst on Great Christmas Moments Probate figure show he left a gross estate of £497,000 with his fourth wife Carol receiving the remaining balance after his affairs were settled. Debbie, who was married to John for just four years, is a well-known face in soap. She played Sylvie Hicks and Carole Evans on Coronation Street, Debbie Wilson in Emmerdale and Janice Bolton in Hollyoaks. Only Fools and Horses' most memorable episodes The beloved sitcom only aired for seven series but is still adored to this date - here are fans' most memorable scenes from the BBC hit... Jolly Boys' Outing - The humorous episode was filled with disaster and also romance. It saw Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad leave Peckham for a day trip to Margate. However, their coach explodes, Rodney is arrested and Del Boy reunites with Raquel. Time on their Hands - The episode sees the Trotters reflect on their life in South London after finally becoming millionaires. Airing in 1996, it pulled in an incredible 24million viewers. A Touch of Glass - This unforgettable episode sees Del Boy and his chandelier cleaning service. In hilarious scenes, he and Rodney accidentally drop a chandelier, sending it crashing to the floor. Stage Fright - Raquel performs with Tony Angelino while pregnant to perform a duet - but she's unaware he has a speech impediment. Yuppy Love - Derek attempts to transform himself into a high-flyer, wearing a stripped shirt and red braces. It also sees Del fall through the bar, while Rodney meets Cassandra for the first time. Mother Nature's Son - Del Boy inherits an allotment from his grandad, but it's contaminated by a yellow substance. The Peckham Spring Water business is then born - but it's actually just tap water from Nelson Mandela House. Heroes and Villains - Del Boy and Rodney dress up as Batman and Robin for Harry Malcolm's party. However, Boycie forgot to mention Harry died, and it had become a wake! To Hull and Back - Del Boy is convinced to smuggle diamonds from The Netherlands. PC Roy Slater intercepts them before he's later arrested for corruption. It ends with Del throwing his £15k over the balcony thinking it was fake - when it was in fact real! The Russians are Coming - The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham so the Trotters decide to batten down the hatches. They build a DIY war shelter - on the top of Mandela House. The Unlucky Winner Is - Rodney wins a holiday abroad after Del Boy entered him into a painting competition. However, when he lands in Spain Rodney discovers it's a prize for children and must pretend he's a 14-year-old child.
