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Only Fools and Hearses Trivia Quiz

Sadly several of those involved with "Only Fools And Horses" have died since the show began in 1981. Match the individual with their role in the programme or the prequel "Rock & Chips".

A matching quiz by KentQuizzer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Grandad

Answer: Lennard Pearce

Pearce appeared in many plays at the National Theatre, was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and worked with Laurence Olivier. He died in December 1984 at the age of 69.

2. Uncle Albert

Answer: Buster Merryfield

Merryfield was a childhood boxing champion. He was an amateur actor and director, working for a bank for most of his career. He died in June 1999 at the age of 78.

3. Trigger

Answer: Roger Lloyd-Pack

Lloyd-Pack was also known for roles as Owen Newitt in "The Vicar of Dibley", John Lumic in "Doctor Who" and Barty Crouch Sr in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". He died in 2014 at the age of 69.

4. Mike

Answer: Kenneth MacDonald

MacDonald was also known for his role as Gunner "Nobby" Clark, a member of the Royal Artillery Concert Party, in "It Ain't Half Hot Mum". He died in August 2001 at the age of fifty while on holiday in Hawaii.

5. Sid

Answer: Roy Heather

Heather moved from amateur theatre to professional roles in his forties. He died in 2014 at the age of 79.

6. Abdul Khan

Answer: Tony Anholt

Anholt was best known for his role as Charles Frere in "Howard's Way" and married his co-star Tracey Childs. He died in 2002 at the age of 61.

7. PC Terry Hoskins

Answer: Christopher Mitchell

Mitchell was also known for his role as Gunner Nigel "Parky" Parkin, a member of the Royal Artillery Concert Party, in "It Ain't Half Hot Mum". He died in February 2001 at the age of 53.

8. Reenie Turpin

Answer: Joan Sims

Sims was best known for her roles in the "Carry On" series of films, starting with "Carry On Nurse". She also appeared in a range of television comedies including "As Time Goes By". She died in June 2001 at the age of 71.

9. DI Thomas

Answer: Mel Smith

Smith was well known for "Not The Nine O'Clock News" and "Alas Smith and Jones" with Griff Rhys Jones. He recorded a cover version of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" with Kim Wilde. He died in July 2013 at the age of sixty.

10. OFAH creator

Answer: John Sullivan

Sullivan had various jobs before working in the BBC props department. This helped him to pitch his suggestion for what became "Citizen Smith". He was also known for other comedies such as "Dear John" and "Just Good Friends". He died in April 2011 at the age of 64.

Source: Author KentQuizzer

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Questions		Choices
1. Grandad		Christopher Mitchell
2. Uncle Albert		Kenneth MacDonald
3. Trigger		Lennard Pearce
4. Mike		Roy Heather
5. Sid		Joan Sims
6. Abdul Khan		Roger Lloyd-Pack
7. PC Terry Hoskins		Buster Merryfield
8. Reenie Turpin		Tony Anholt
9. DI Thomas		Mel Smith
10. OFAH creator		John Sullivan