Grandad (Only Fools and Horses)

Ted "Grandad" Trotter
Only Fools and Horses character
Lennard Pearce as Grandad
First appearance"Big Brother"
Last appearance"Thicker than Water"
Created byJohn Sullivan
Portrayed byLennard Pearce (1981–1984)
Phil Daniels (2010–2011)
In-universe information
OccupationRetired
Family
  • Jack Trotter Snr (father)
  • Victoria Trotter (mother)
  • Jack Trotter (brother)
  • George Trotter (brother)
  • Albert Trotter (brother)
SpouseVi Trotter (widowed)
ChildrenReg Trotter
Relatives

Edward Kitchener "Ted" Trotter, better known as Grandad[1] (1905–1985) is a fictional character who was one of the original leads of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. He appeared in the show's first three series, played by Lennard Pearce. The character is grandfather to Del Boy and Rodney Trotter. Pearce's death in December 1984 was written into the series with the death of Grandad. His place was taken by Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield).

The character was portrayed by Phil Daniels in the prequel series Rock & Chips.[2]

  1. ^ "Comedy - Only Fools and Horses - Grandad".
  2. ^ "BBC - Press Office - Shooting starts on Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Chips".