'Only Fools And Horses made me famous - now I work in a care home and live in a caravan'
ok.co.ukOnly Fools And Horses served as a launchpad for many of its stars, including Nicolas Lyndhurst and Sir David Jason. But one actor from the beloved sitcom decided to swap the glitz and glamour of fame for a completely different career path.
The iconic BBC show, which centred around the hilarious escapades of Del Boy Trotter and his brother Rodney as they concocted various schemes to strike it rich, captured the hearts of fans not just in the UK but globally.The show's popularity peaked in 1996 when nearly 17 million viewers tuned in for the Christmas special.
Daniel Peacock has now opened up about his stint on the show and his decision to step away from the limelight in search of something more rewarding.
Peacock portrayed the endearing character Mental Mickey in a memorable episode of Only Fools back in 1985. In addition to this, Daniel had acting roles in other hit shows such as Birds of a Feather, One Foot in the Grave and the original run of Doctor Who.
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