John Sullivan (I)
- English
- Writer and composer
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Tessa Peake-Jones: Only Fools won't return
Tessa Peake-Jones - who portrayed Rachel 'Raquel' Turner in the comedy from 1988 until 2003 - doesn't think the television sitcom will ever get another installment now that the mastermind behind the storylines John Sullivan has died because it was his "baby" and no one will ever be able to create the chemistry on screen like he did.
Female First, 20th December 2016Only Fools And Horses is TV's most-watched ever show
Only Fools And Horses has been announced as the most-watched show in the entire 80-year history of British television.
British Comedy Guide, 31st October 2016Cradle to Grave: the cockney accents are a load of pony
So far as south London capers go, this was about as funny as getting on the wrong side of the Richardsons (sarf London's answer to the Krays; less famous but just as vicious). We owe a heavy debt to the late John Sullivan and the uneven masterwork that was Only Fools and Horses: Baker and Kay failed to pay it off.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 3rd September 2015John Sullivan in profile
John Sullivan was perhaps one of the most prolific comedy script writers of a generation. His timeless comedies have been watched and enjoyed by millions all over the world for over forty years. It started with Citizen Smith in 1977, brought us what was to become the nation's favourite sitcom in 1981 with Only Fools And Horses and more recently 2010/11, the fools and horses prequel Rock And Chips. It wasn't just his sitcoms: he also wrote the themes for many of his comedies.
British Classic Comedy, 11th February 2015Farewell Teddington, birthplace of comedy
When Granville locks up and Still Open All Hours finishes shooting at Teddington Studios later this month, Thames Television's former home will close for ever. The front of the building is covered with blue plaques commemorating the comedy legends who worked there, including comedians Morecambe and Wise, Benny Hill, Tommy Cooper and Only Fools And Horses writer John Sullivan.
Louis Barfe, The Daily Express, 9th November 2014David Jason reveals Only Fools And Horses may return
Sir David Jason has revealed that John Sullivan's sons have written a new episode of Only Fools And Horses, based on their father's notes.
British Comedy Guide, 21st December 2013Only Fools and Horses - Tube Talk Gold
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.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 2nd March 2013New Only Fools & Horses special was planned
John Sullivan was reportedly working on a further special episode of Only Fools and Horses before his death.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 28th December 2012Only Fools stars honour John Sullivan with blue plaque
Only Fools And Horses stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst yesterday paid an emotional tribute to legendary show writer John Sullivan.
The Sun, 23rd July 2012Only Fools and Horses to be remade in America
John Sullivan's classic comedy gets a US makeover on the ABC network.
David Brown, Radio Times, 28th January 2012