only fools and horses

[tallboy]

i say jim broardbent was the original choice to play del boy, but my mate says it was someone else but can`t remeber who. can anybody help

[tonymclark]

I believe Jim was writer John Sullivan's preferred choice.

I'm sure there were more than the two actor's considered, but I can't remember who.

I think it was mentioned in one of those Comedy Connection documentaries.

[lesblue]

I think you are right, tallboy. Thats the story I heard, too.

[waiglet]

I remember Enn Reitel being linked with the role. If you think about it he and lick lyndhurst could be brothers.

[waiglet]

or even NICK lyndhurst. OOPS!!!!!

[galasalmon]

Don't remember his name but it was the actor who played the policeman Slater in the programme

[chinadog]

Jim was the 1st choice and Bill Murray auditioned. Enn helped write scripts.

[tonymclark]

Jim Broadbent played Slater, galasalmon.

[Postdog]

This sorts it.

PS, if you don't know, the Trigger fact could come in handy at a quiz - it did for me the other week

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081912/trivia

[twill]

im american and i love that show