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John Challis

Actor
16 August 1942 to 19 September 2021

A British actor, who cut his teeth on the stage before transitioning to the small screen in the 1960s. He is best known for his portrayal of Boycie on Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003), who first appeared in the show’s second episode as a rival to the series’ main characters, the Trotters. He then revived the character for popular spin-off series The Green Green Grass (2005-2009). He also had recurring roles in Crossroads (1971), Doctor Who (1976), Coronation Street (1967-1977) and Benidorm (2015-2018), among others.

Read John Challis' Guardian obituary

Read John Challis' Times obituary