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Modern Men
Season 8, Episode 2
Del buys a new manual to help him show Raquel more appreciation and give him the confidence to make positive decisions. Unfortunately, as a result of such upbeat thinking, the Trotters' cash flow hits an all-time low and an angry punter is left baying for blood. The second part of the Christmas 1996 trilogy, starring David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones and Nicholas Lyndhurst
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Cast & Crew
David Jason
(Actor)
.. Del-Boy Trotter
Nicholas Lyndhurst
(Actor)
.. Rodney Trotter
Buster Merryfield
(Actor)
.. Uncle Albert
Tessa Peake-Jones
(Actor)
.. Raquel
Gwyneth Strong
(Actor)
.. Cassandra Trotter
Roger Lloyd Pack
(Actor)
.. Trigger
Paul Barber
(Actor)
.. Denzil
Kenneth MacDonald
(Actor)
.. Mike
John Challis
(Actor)
.. Boycie
Sue Holderness
(Actor)
.. Marlene
Roy Heather
(Actor)
.. Sid
Bhasker Patel
(Actor)
.. Dr Singh
Jamie Smith
(Actor)
.. Damien Trotter
Patrick Murray
(Actor)
.. Micky Pearce
Beverley Hills
(Actor)
.. Sister
James Oliver
(Actor)
.. Doctor
Corinne Britton
(Actor)
.. Nurse
Lorraine Ashley
(Actor)
.. Receptionist
Phil Cornwell
(Actor)
.. Man in hospital
John Sullivan
(Writer)
Gareth Gwenlan
(Producer)
Tony Dow
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
David Jason
(Actor)
.. Del-Boy Trotter
Born:
February 02, 1940
in
London
Best Known For:
His role as Del-Boy in Only Fools and Horses.
Early-life:
Born David John White in Finchley, north London, on February 2, 1940, the son of a cleaner and a porter. As a child, he blossomed after appearing in a school play, but he followed his father's wishes and became an electrician. He remained a member of an amateur theatre group until a local newspaper critic advised him he had real talent and should turn professional. He signed up for drama school and joined actors' union Equity, only to be told they already had a David White on their books.
Career:
After stints in local theatre, Jason graduated to TV, joining Michael Palin, Eric Idle and Terry Jones for Do Not Adjust Your Set in 1967. In the early 1970s, he appeared in the films White Cargo and Under Milk Wood and played the lead in TV comedy A Sharp Intake of Breath, before being cast opposite Ronnie Barker in the popular sitcom Open All Hours. He worked with the comedian again in 1975 in Porridge when he played old man Blanco, a performance that prompted producers to invite him to audition for the role of Grandad in Only Fools and Horses in 1981. The show's makers decided to cast him as Del-Boy instead after noticing his obvious chemistry with on-screen brother Nicholas Lyndhurst. It turned him into a household name. In the 1980s, he also provided the voices for animated children's favourites, including Danger Mouse and Count Duckula. Jason's huge success continued in the 1990s with The Darling Buds of May and A Touch of Frost. Even though he retired from the role of Det Insp Jack Frost in 2008, after playing the character for 16 years, he claimed to have no plans to retire himself from acting. His recent work includes The Royal Bodyguard and Still Open All Hours.
Quote:
"I've never 'felt my age', whatever that means. I think there are a lot of people who feel 22 when in fact they're 62, and there are a lot of youngsters who behave as if they were four times their age. It's an attitude of mind, isn't it?"
Trivia:
He was knighted by the Queen in December 2005.
Nicholas Lyndhurst
(Actor)
.. Rodney Trotter
Born:
April 21, 1961
in
Emsworth, Hampshire
Best Known For:
Playing Del Boy's gangly brother Rodney Trotter.
Early-life:
Nicholas Simon Lyndhurst was born on April 21, 1961, in Emsworth, Hampshire. He was raised by his single mum Liz, but has described his father Joe as a "gentle man, very funny, very charming". Nicholas subsequently had little contact with Joe after turning 17. At the age of eight he decided he wanted to be an actor, and at 10 he began training while boarding at the Corona Stage Academy. Appearances in adverts paid for his studies.
Career:
Lyndhurst made his TV debut in an adaptation of Heidi in 1974. He followed this with roles in The Prince and the Pauper, and The Tomorrow People. In 1978, Lyndhurst began his transition into more grown-up roles by playing Ronnie Barker's son in Porridge spin-off Going Straight, and classic sitcom Butterflies, but it was Only Fools And Horses that made him a household name when it began in 1981. Since then, he's also starred in The Two of Us, The Piglet Files, David Copperfield, Gulliver's Travels, Goodnight Sweetheart, After You've Gone and Only Fools prequel Rock & Chips. He is now a regular in New Tricks.
Quote:
"The idea of achieving fame and fortune didn't cross my mind and I find it terrifying that being famous is the sole objective of so many young people today."
Trivia:
He enjoys underwater diving.
Buster Merryfield
(Actor)
.. Uncle Albert
Tessa Peake-Jones
(Actor)
.. Raquel
Gwyneth Strong
(Actor)
.. Cassandra Trotter
Roger Lloyd Pack
(Actor)
.. Trigger
Born:
February 08, 1944
in
London
Best Known For:
Only Fools and Horses.
Early-life:
Roger Lloyd Pack was born on February 8, 1944, in London. Acting was in his blood - his father, Charles, was a prolific thespian who had supporting roles in such classic TV series and films as The Prisoner, The Avengers and If... After passing A-levels in English, French and Latin, Roger enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada). On graduating, he was snapped up by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Career:
Roger's first film was 1968's The Magus, opposite Michael Caine and Anthony Quinn. He then featured in movies including Hamlet, The Go-Between and Fiddler on the Roof. Appearances in cult shows The Protectors and Jason King followed. He went on to feature in acclaimed programmes The Naked Civil Servant and Play for Today before accepting the role which made him a household name - Trigger in Only Fools and Horses. He went on to star in a wide variety of projects, including The Vicar of Dibley, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Vanity Fair, Doctor Who, Poirot, The Borgias and The Old Guys. He died of pancreatic cancer on January 15, 2014. He was 69.
Quote:
"It's extraordinary to me as an actor to find oneself in a sitcom that's been successful and goes on being successful."
Trivia:
He supported Tottenham Hotspur.
Paul Barber
(Actor)
.. Denzil
Kenneth MacDonald
(Actor)
.. Mike
John Challis
(Actor)
.. Boycie
Sue Holderness
(Actor)
.. Marlene
Roy Heather
(Actor)
.. Sid
Bhasker Patel
(Actor)
.. Dr Singh
Born:
February 07, 1956
in
Kampala, Uganda
Best Known For:
Playing Rishi Sharma in Emmerdale.
Early-life:
Bhasker was born in Kampala, Uganda, on February 7, 1956. He attended two drama schools but dropped out of both when he landed professional acting roles. He made his TV debut in 1981 BBC Play for Today drama The Garland.
Career:
As a highly successful jobbing actor, his acting CV is bursting with guest appearances in a number of TV shows, including Crown Court, Boon, Between the Lines, Birds of a Feather, Only Fools and Horses, My Family, The Last Detective and Doctor Who. His film credits include Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), My Beautiful Launderette (1985), Being Human (1994) and Kidulthood (2006). Since 2011, he has played Rishi Sharma in Emmerdale.
Quote:
"A good script sinks in easily as it is written for that character and their dilemmas and wants."
Trivia:
In-between acting work, Patel has worked as a teaching assistant.
Jamie Smith
(Actor)
.. Damien Trotter
Patrick Murray
(Actor)
.. Micky Pearce
Beverley Hills
(Actor)
.. Sister
James Oliver
(Actor)
.. Doctor
Corinne Britton
(Actor)
.. Nurse
Lorraine Ashley
(Actor)
.. Receptionist
Phil Cornwell
(Actor)
.. Man in hospital
John Sullivan
(Writer)
Gareth Gwenlan
(Producer)
Tony Dow
(Director)
