Grandad (Only Fools and Horses)

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Ted "Grandad" Trotter
Only Fools and Horses character
Lennard Pearce as Grandad
First appearance	"Big Brother"
Last appearance	"Thicker than Water"
Created by	John Sullivan
Portrayed by	Lennard Pearce (1981–1984) Phil Daniels (2010–2011)
In-universe information
Occupation	Retired
Family	Jack Trotter Snr (father) Victoria Trotter (mother) Jack Trotter (brother) George Trotter (brother) Albert Trotter (brother)
Spouse	Vi Trotter (widowed)
Children	Reg Trotter
Relatives	Derek Trotter (grandson) Rodney Trotter (step-grandson) Damien Trotter (great-grandson) Joan Trotter (great-granddaughter) Stan Trotter (nephew) Gillian Trotter (niece)

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]