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John Challis
John Challis

John Challis

  • English
  • Actor

Press clippings Page 5

Revealed: the plot of the 2011 OFAH reunion script

One more episode was planned for the 30th anniversary of the show, and now star John Challis (who played car dealer Boycie) has opened up on what we might have expected from the Trotters and their entourage in the modern day.

Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 26th September 2015

Charlotte Eaton: it was amazing to be with John Challis

Charlotte Eaton says it was amazing to work with one of her idols, John Challis, AKA Boycie from Only Fools and Horses, on the latest series of Benidorm.

What's On TV, 4th February 2015

John Challis: A lot of modern comedy is charmless

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis would rather watch repeats than new comedies.

Halina Watts, The Mirror, 6th December 2014

Boycie & Beyond by John Challis: review

John Challis's second volume of memoirs, Boycie & Beyond, is full of tales of his acting career, including his long-running role in Only Fools And Horses.

Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 6th October 2012

'Boycie' calls for closure of childrens care home

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis is calling for the closure of a childrens care home near his historic house after two of its young residents broke in while he was on holiday.

The Telegraph, 9th August 2012

John Challis: The rocky road to success

The actor, best-known as Boycie in popular UK sitcom, "Only Fools & Horses," looks back on his early days as a struggling actor.

Adrian Peel, Suite 101, 5th September 2011

Only Fools' John Challis blasts vulgar sitcoms

Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has blasted British comedy as violent and childish.

The Sun, 23rd August 2011

Wigmore to publish autobiography of John Challis

An autobiography by Only Fools and Horses star John "Boycie" Challis will be the first book published by new company Wigmore Books, set up by writer Peter Burden.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 22nd August 2011

John Challis: My family values

The former Only Fools and Horses actor talks about his family.

Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 25th June 2011

Audio: 'Boycie' and 'Trigger' pay tribute to Sullivan

John Sullivan, the writer behind hit TV series such as "Only Fools and Horses" and "Citizen Smith", has died after a short illness. He was 64.

John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, paid tribute to the actor by saying: "He was a funny man in his own right and he loved his jokes."

Challis and Roger Lloyd Pack, who played Trigger in the series, spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about working with the series creator.

BBC News, 24th April 2011

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