Loved John had pleasure of meeting him few times (my son is OFAH mad) he once closed a entire book shop to spend hour with my son and do interview with him for the local newspaper and pose for pics. Shop manager complained and he replied no I’m spending time with my super fan and stayed in touch with my son after too. Rest easy dear friend u are missed
I love the green green grass, it’s hilarious. My favourite only fools episode is Freddy the frog. It’s funny because that episode of only fools was on gold this afternoon.
I saw John quite often in our local supermarket which I worked at, he could do his food shopping without being harassed, but the few who noticed him and wanted a photo, he was always happy to stop for them. He was a lovely chap
I once met him at comic con in Telford 3 years ago and he was such a wonderful man to talk too, had pictures with him and he said for my son to have a pic too then he gave 5 mins of his time to have a lovely chat. Wonderful man and I’ll never forget meeting him a true gentleman
I met him twice and he really was a lovely gentleman. I asked him if there was a character that he would have loved to play and after a while he told me that he would have liked to to be doctor who how good would that have been. Thanks for all the laughs xx
There are so many great scenes in Only Fools..... that feature Boycie, like the one where the Driscoll brothers tell Mike they want to buy everyone in the pub a drink with a pound, and they want change. "Large Cognac please, Michael".
Loved fools and horses it’s said the characters John Sullivan had met along the way and the chandelier story actually happened to his Dad. So perhaps Boycie was someone John met I think we all have known a Boycie always boasting paid ex amount for this gotta be better but likes to be one of the chaps. I felt quite sad seeing his resting place it’s quite solitary no other graves around him. Perhaps he was private in life and would have appreciated solitude in death. A brilliant sense of humour. Great video done with great respect Paul as always. RIP John Chalis ( Boycie )
What a very funny and very nice man.i was very lucky to meet him and have my picture taken with him and some of the cast from only fool's and horses. RIP john.🙏
I'm in Toronto, and I heard of OF&H about ten years after the show ended when an Anglophile bought me a DVD set. John was indeed super on it. Lots of laughs.
I'd forgotten he was no longer with us. Wow! What a fantastic list of acting credits. Loved him as Boycie, both in Fools and the Green, Green Grass. He made the part uniquely his own. Of course Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack) is buried in London's Highgate Cemetery. Both Roger and John seemed to have a universe of friends and admirers, in Life; but just a scant epitaph they have left us in death. R. I. P. Thanks, Paul.
Well Paul what a legend John Challis was, and that list if acting credits...amazing. John lived not far from me in Hereford and the first time I met him was in a local vets in Ludlow !! I had taken one of my ferrets in to be seen and as I came out of the consulting room there he was sitting there with a animal carrier with a cat curled up inside. My partner who was also sat in the waiting room said the look on my face as I came out and saw him say there was priceless ( a real proper double take) 🤣 If I remember it was pre Green Green Grass and I think he had only just moved into the area, and previous to this had removed his moustache. But as 'Gold' were having a 're run of Only Fools he had grown it back for promotional work advertising the 're run. So it wasn't John Challis sat there but "Boycie' He was as you said a big man and looked a little out of place sat there with this little cat on his lap. The nurse said "your next Mr Challis with your cat". In his best Boycie sneering voice John replied "Oh it's not my cat it's the wife's". The way he said it was most amusing. I saw him on a number of occasions I the local garage in Leintwardine never aloof he would always politely answer a "good morning" he was a true gent and a fine fine actor. Thanks Paul merry Christmas, Garry.
What a legend love John Challis one if the very few stars that I did actually see in person at Lord's where I think he enjoyed watching cricket. Thanks for the video as ever Paul.
John and Carol were regular customers in my deli in Ludlow, Shropshire, just down the road from where they lived in Wigmore. John was absolutely charming and also extremely funny in real life. He was a hugely popular character in our community.
We love to visit Ludlow and we met him in the Feathers Hotel.One of the nicest funniest people I've ever had the pleasure of being with.I have his two books which he autographed which I treasure.Thank you John rest in peace.
I met John Challis at a book signing at Waterstones Wolverhampton he signed his book for me which I still have I stood and spoke to him for about 10 minutes I said that only fools and horses started in the same year I was born and he worked it out and said that would make you 30 I said it does he then said I wish I was 30 when you see that first episode of only fools and horses how young I look I said you don't look any older he thanked me and we shook hands and he said it's been nice to meet you Carl he truly was the nicest man and actor I've ever met rest in peace John it was an honour to have met you thanks for this Paul great video and tribute 👍
I'm loving your vlogs Paul. Very informative and entertaining with an engaging style. As its The World Cup Final today would you do Bobby Moore (City of London cemetery)?
I was so fortunate to have met John Challis at least twice. My first meeting with him was at Wigan Comic Con back in 2016, then the second time at Ellesmere Port Comic Con in 2019. Wonderful guy, always had time for his fans. He was a regular on the convention circuit for many years. And would sometimes attend with fellow co-star, Sue Holderness. I was really sad to hear of John's passing, when his wife Carol broke the news on his Twitter account. I know she visits his grave every now and again, and leaves some flowers for him. Boycie will always be my favourite character, from Only Fools and Horses R.I.P
Brilliant Brilliant bloke was JC, A natural born actor and very very funny in OFAH. Taken way to soon. Great info and vid there Paul, Cheers. Glad to see John's new headstone looks great and great words on it.🙏 R.I.P John.
Was on a cruise with him and his wife, what sandals lovely man, so friendly and funny, lovely wife too. Thank you John for making me laugh so many times .Ann from Bristol.
My Partner & I saw John Challis & Sue Holderness when they came to the Camberley Theatre around about 2010. It was a brilliant Evening and We Met both John & Sue afterwards and got their autographs and had a nice chat with them both. Respectful as always Paul xxx
Only just had time to catch up on your videos Paul and I'm so glad you visited John Challis! Only Fools and Horses is one of my all time fave tv shows and what a legend he was! Sadly missed!
My family met him and his wife after a pantomime he was playing Captain Hook. We saw him coming out of the stage door my wife took the kids over to meet him. My son had a little sword, John took it of him and went straight into the Captain Hook routine he made a real fuss of the kids. He and his wife were genuinely warm people he will be sadly missed.
Loved John,he was a brilliant actor, fabulous man,very loyal to all his fans,very caring,a true gentleman,thank you 😊 Paul for this one total respect xxxx❤️❤️
Mrs H 🇬🇧 ...Early bird you Paul ... I still watch Only fool's & horses...It's extremely sad when we lose our loved actors... RIP John...Thank You for the laughs
4am start! Your dedication to doing these trips is most appreciated. 4 wives (I live near his second wife) but no children, so perhaps understandable there are no personal sentiments expressed on the headstone, but therefore somehow more fitting to just have "I am here".
I met John when he and Sue came to Exeter in 2018, in the middle of a snow blizzard. I took my favourite OFAH DVD collection that was presented to look like a photo album of the Trotters and Co for him to sign. When I put it on the table for him to sign, he said to me he had never seen this particular collection and proceeded to look through every page of it. Then, he signed his name across the 3 wheeled van on the front. What struck me was his genuine interest and kindness to his fans. He genuinely wanted to be there and had time for a chat with everybody. I was gutted to hear of his passing. Rest in peace, John.
Had the pleasure of running two book signing events for John. Both him and Carol were so nice at the events and I’m proud to say we kept in touch since. Carol is doing a great job keeping his legacy going on Twitter too.
John and his lovely wife stayed at the Hotel I worked for a couple of times he and his wife were the most wonderful guests we ever had ,they were both naturally so very very funny, I really enjoyed this video brought back such good memories of John and Carol
Hi Paul Although I now live in Ireland I'm originally from Herefordshire....I know that Graveyard. John's headstone was only put in place a few days ago..his Wife Carol posted about it on Twitter. John and I had conversations on Twitter about our mutual love of Herefordshire. Thanks for the video Paul All the Best Steve
i love only fools and horses im watching it now :) on my tv . the charcters were so funny i loved them all but favourites were rodney and grandad ...uncle albert was brilliant to i loved boycies laugh rip john john was brilliant in green green grass
I had the pleasure of meeting John at a convention a few years ago. Lovely bloke and completely down to earth. I loved his work. I still love watching fools and horses and the green green grass. John RIP. Thank you for all the happy memories.
What a lovely video. I knew John for over 30 years and saw him for lunch every couple of months as we lived near each other. Seeing him decline was heartbreaking. He really was a lovely person and I'm proud to say one of my best friends
@@UnusualThings1 I'll make sure his wife sees the video. Funny fact - I was standing by the grave on the funeral day with Sue Holderness (Marlene) next to me. It was raining hard and, as I adjusted my umbrella, I nearly pushed her in!!!!
Only Fools and Horses is extremely popular in Serbia; bars, cafes and even a street have been named in honour of the show. "Boycie in Belgrade" is on RUclips and worth watching.
I was lucky enough to meet him while he was filming an episode of Benidorm. He really was a true gentleman, incredibly funny and is greatly missed. A true one off actor.
Come along Marlene! I met him a few years ago and bought his book, he was a gentleman and took the time to talk to me about his time in only fools and his life. RIP
Another outstanding production Paul!...cheerful viewing from the comfort of our homes...your stalwart effort does not go unnoticed....pls drive safe & keep your hat on,!
Hi Paul 👋 I brought the complete box set only fools & horses for my Son many Christmas ago, it still makes me laugh when i watch the repeats, Greetings from Peterborough my friend 🥰
Another great actor gone, but will not be forgotten
Loved John had pleasure of meeting him few times (my son is OFAH mad) he once closed a entire book shop to spend hour with my son and do interview with him for the local newspaper and pose for pics. Shop manager complained and he replied no I’m spending time with my super fan and stayed in touch with my son after too. Rest easy dear friend u are missed
thats a great story, what a man. R.I.P
What a legend loved him in only fools and horses I still watches only fools and horses brilliant actor R.I.P John Thankyou Paul
Thank you my brother for this lovely video.
Rest in peace John ( I am in heaven )
What a lovely actor I still watch him in only fools and horses and the green green grass r.i.p john
I love the green green grass, it’s hilarious. My favourite only fools episode is Freddy the frog.
It’s funny because that episode of only fools was on gold this afternoon.
One of the great comedy actors and a very respectful video
I saw John quite often in our local supermarket which I worked at, he could do his food shopping without being harassed, but the few who noticed him and wanted a photo, he was always happy to stop for them.
He was a lovely chap
Thank you very mutch Mr.Challis,thank for your great acting career,thank youj for your visiting Belgrade several years ago,Rest In Peace mister
So sad to see he is alone... wonderful actor.. r.i.p. xx that was lovely Paul. Xx
I once met him at comic con in Telford 3 years ago and he was such a wonderful man to talk too, had pictures with him and he said for my son to have a pic too then he gave 5 mins of his time to have a lovely chat. Wonderful man and I’ll never forget meeting him a true gentleman
Such a legend, I'll never get fed up of watching only fools and horses ❤
Thank you for giving us great tv John , I always loved your boycie laugh . Rip John ❤
I met him twice and he really was a lovely gentleman. I asked him if there was a character that he would have loved to play and after a while he told me that he would have liked to to be doctor who how good would that have been. Thanks for all the laughs xx
Boyce will never be copied, actors like that are on another level, RIP John, thank you.
"For gawd sake Marlene"
John challis, Looking forward to this one, cheers Paul 👍
There are so many great scenes in Only Fools..... that feature Boycie, like the one where the Driscoll brothers tell Mike they want to buy everyone in the pub a drink with a pound, and they want change. "Large Cognac please, Michael".
Loved fools and horses it’s said the characters John Sullivan had met along the way and the chandelier story actually happened to his Dad. So perhaps Boycie was someone John met I think we all have known a Boycie always boasting paid ex amount for this gotta be better but likes to be one of the chaps. I felt quite sad seeing his resting place it’s quite solitary no other graves around him. Perhaps he was private in life and would have appreciated solitude in death. A brilliant sense of humour. Great video done with great respect Paul as always.
RIP John Chalis ( Boycie )
Brilliant what a cast he was superb bless
Amazing actor always made me and my wife Laugh, so sad he had passed away. R.I.P John fly high,
Thanks he was a star miss all these stars that are leaving us so sad
Love that inscription lol very funny man absolute legend R.I.P. Aubrey lol
Loved John in only fools and horses!.
What a very funny and very nice man.i was very lucky to meet him and have my picture taken with him and some of the cast from only fool's and horses. RIP john.🙏
I'm in Toronto, and I heard of OF&H about ten years after the show ended when an Anglophile bought me a DVD set. John was indeed super on it. Lots of laughs.
Love only fools and horses cheers paul
#iamhere thank you for the memories and laughs Boycie
I'd forgotten he was no longer with us. Wow! What a fantastic list of acting credits. Loved him as Boycie, both in Fools and the Green, Green Grass. He made the part uniquely his own. Of course Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack) is buried in London's Highgate Cemetery. Both Roger and John seemed to have a universe of friends and admirers, in Life; but just a scant epitaph they have left us in death. R. I. P.
Thanks, Paul.
Yea man. Nice 1 total show off respect for the icon of British sitcoms.
GREAT TALLENT SADLY LOST 👌
Lovely cemetery ❤
Loved him in Only Fools and Horses x
What a great Actor John was …I loved only fools and horses, …Thankyou Paul for getting up so early X
Well Paul what a legend John Challis was, and that list if acting credits...amazing. John lived not far from me in Hereford and the first time I met him was in a local vets in Ludlow !! I had taken one of my ferrets in to be seen and as I came out of the consulting room there he was sitting there with a animal carrier with a cat curled up inside. My partner who was also sat in the waiting room said the look on my face as I came out and saw him say there was priceless ( a real proper double take) 🤣 If I remember it was pre Green Green Grass and I think he had only just moved into the area, and previous to this had removed his moustache. But as 'Gold' were having a 're run of Only Fools he had grown it back for promotional work advertising the 're run. So it wasn't John Challis sat there but "Boycie' He was as you said a big man and looked a little out of place sat there with this little cat on his lap. The nurse said "your next Mr Challis with your cat". In his best Boycie sneering voice John replied "Oh it's not my cat it's the wife's". The way he said it was most amusing. I saw him on a number of occasions I the local garage in Leintwardine never aloof he would always politely answer a "good morning" he was a true gent and a fine fine actor. Thanks Paul merry Christmas, Garry.
I had the pleasure of meeting John at so many fan conventions I lost count of how many. He did so much for his fans.
What a legend love John Challis one if the very few stars that I did actually see in person at Lord's where I think he enjoyed watching cricket. Thanks for the video as ever Paul.
Absolute Classic's fool's & horses, wish they would show the Christmas ones again, Have a great christmas & new year Paul . !!!.🤣🤣
Another great British legend gone but certainly not forgotten, rest in peace John
A great legend, love watching the only fools + horses
Marlene. Nice one what a guy brilliant actor 🙂✌️
Love him in only fools and horses much miss great one liners.
John and Carol were regular customers in my deli in Ludlow, Shropshire, just down the road from where they lived in Wigmore. John was absolutely charming and also extremely funny in real life. He was a hugely popular character in our community.
We love to visit Ludlow and we met him in the Feathers Hotel.One of the nicest funniest people I've ever had the pleasure of being with.I have his two books which he autographed which I treasure.Thank you John rest in peace.
I met John Challis at a book signing at Waterstones Wolverhampton he signed his book for me which I still have I stood and spoke to him for about 10 minutes I said that only fools and horses started in the same year I was born and he worked it out and said that would make you 30 I said it does he then said I wish I was 30 when you see that first episode of only fools and horses how young I look I said you don't look any older he thanked me and we shook hands and he said it's been nice to meet you Carl he truly was the nicest man and actor I've ever met rest in peace John it was an honour to have met you thanks for this Paul great video and tribute 👍
I'm loving your vlogs Paul. Very informative and entertaining with an engaging style. As its The World Cup Final today would you do Bobby Moore (City of London cemetery)?
I was so fortunate to have met John Challis at least twice. My first meeting with him was at Wigan Comic Con back in 2016, then the second time at Ellesmere Port Comic Con in 2019. Wonderful guy, always had time for his fans. He was a regular on the convention circuit for many years. And would sometimes attend with fellow co-star, Sue Holderness. I was really sad to hear of John's passing, when his wife Carol broke the news on his Twitter account. I know she visits his grave every now and again, and leaves some flowers for him. Boycie will always be my favourite character, from Only Fools and Horses R.I.P
I'm 50 years old, watched this as a kid, and I still watch this from time to time, one of the best things to ever ne put on tv.
had the pleasure of meeting him in newark few years ago, top an genuin bloke, thanks for vid paul
Omg I love him and the only fools and horses thank you Paul
He died the day before my birthday. Great actor. Sad. Only fools and horses is still amazing. 👍
Brilliant Brilliant bloke was JC, A natural born actor and very very funny in OFAH. Taken way to soon. Great info and vid there Paul, Cheers.
Glad to see John's new headstone looks great and great words on it.🙏
R.I.P John.
Was on a cruise with him and his wife, what sandals lovely man, so friendly and funny, lovely wife too. Thank you John for making me laugh so many times .Ann from Bristol.
"Aubrey" 😂 brilliant scene, R.I.P John thank you for the many years of laughter and joy and that amazing Boycie Laugh 😊❤ forever missed.
My Partner & I saw John Challis & Sue Holderness when they came to the Camberley Theatre around about 2010. It was a brilliant Evening and We Met both John & Sue afterwards and got their autographs and had a nice chat with them both. Respectful as always Paul xxx
John Challis, legend. Love fools and horses. R.I.P Sir. Thank you for all the laughs.
Only fool's and the green green grass are two of my favourite show''s
One in a million! A very funny man who will forever be remembered as "Boycie" #RIP
Only just had time to catch up on your videos Paul and I'm so glad you visited John Challis! Only Fools and Horses is one of my all time fave tv shows and what a legend he was! Sadly missed!
Absolutely loved John Challis, a talented actor and a very funny man. You are going to be missed very much, particularly your laugh. RIP JOHN CHALLIS.
My family met him and his wife after a pantomime he was playing Captain Hook. We saw him coming out of the stage door my wife took the kids over to meet him. My son had a little sword, John took it of him and went straight into the Captain Hook routine he made a real fuss of the kids. He and his wife were genuinely warm people he will be sadly missed.
What a real gent , gave me plenty of laughs . RIP john
Loved John,he was a brilliant actor, fabulous man,very loyal to all his fans,very caring,a true gentleman,thank you 😊 Paul for this one total respect xxxx❤️❤️
Mrs H 🇬🇧 ...Early bird you Paul ... I still watch Only fool's & horses...It's extremely sad when we lose our loved actors... RIP John...Thank You for the laughs
4am start! Your dedication to doing these trips is most appreciated.
4 wives (I live near his second wife) but no children, so perhaps understandable there are no personal sentiments expressed on the headstone, but therefore somehow more fitting to just have "I am here".
Great man, great actor. Thank God we have recordings of Johns work for us and furture generations to enjoy. God bless you John.
I met John when he and Sue came to Exeter in 2018, in the middle of a snow blizzard. I took my favourite OFAH DVD collection that was presented to look like a photo album of the Trotters and Co for him to sign. When I put it on the table for him to sign, he said to me he had never seen this particular collection and proceeded to look through every page of it. Then, he signed his name across the 3 wheeled van on the front. What struck me was his genuine interest and kindness to his fans. He genuinely wanted to be there and had time for a chat with everybody. I was gutted to hear of his passing. Rest in peace, John.
We miss John.That laugh ! Hope you kept warm !
Had the pleasure of running two book signing events for John. Both him and Carol were so nice at the events and I’m proud to say we kept in touch since. Carol is doing a great job keeping his legacy going on Twitter too.
a absolute belter of a comedy legend. He is always going to be remembered as the great boysie and also loved Green Green Grass series.
Great comedy actor,RIP❤️
excellent videos as usual. love them thank you stay safe.
I enjoy so much listening to you and talking about people in England and other parts of it. Thank you so much Karen Gregar.
He was a cornerstone in Only Fools and Horses .. so iconic ... thank you Boycie
John and his lovely wife stayed at the Hotel I worked for a couple of times he and his wife were the most wonderful guests we ever had ,they were both naturally so very very funny, I really enjoyed this video brought back such good memories of John and Carol
Grandad, Uncle Albert, Mike, Trigger, Boycie...RIP.
Sid from the cafe too.
Denzils wife Coreen and Hopkins who was Slaters driver died very young also.
RIP to all.
Hi Paul
Although I now live in Ireland I'm originally from Herefordshire....I know that Graveyard.
John's headstone was only put in place a few days ago..his Wife Carol posted about it on Twitter.
John and I had conversations on Twitter about our mutual love of Herefordshire.
Thanks for the video Paul
All the Best
Steve
Only Fools and Horses is my hubbys favourite tv program. Watch’s it all the time. I’m more into horror. I’ll show him this. Thank you. ❤️
Last saw him in Benidorm on the evenings after filming the last series. RIP.
Met John on a few occasions raising money for Comic Relief in the Shopping part of Bristol. A very tall gentleman and a real Gentleman in respect
A true comic genius sadly missed rest in peace John (Boycie)
Made me laugh out loud when I saw I am here on the grave stone great memories of a great actor RIP John.
What funny man rip . Thankyou paul❤
i love only fools and horses im watching it now :) on my tv . the charcters were so funny i loved them all but favourites were rodney and grandad ...uncle albert was brilliant to i loved boycies laugh rip john john was brilliant in green green grass
Thank you Paul .
I had the pleasure of meeting John at a convention a few years ago. Lovely bloke and completely down to earth. I loved his work. I still love watching fools and horses and the green green grass. John RIP. Thank you for all the happy memories.
What a lovely video. I knew John for over 30 years and saw him for lunch every couple of months as we lived near each other. Seeing him decline was heartbreaking. He really was a lovely person and I'm proud to say one of my best friends
Thank you Peter, that’s lovely to hear. 🙏
@@UnusualThings1 I'll make sure his wife sees the video. Funny fact - I was standing by the grave on the funeral day with Sue Holderness (Marlene) next to me. It was raining hard and, as I adjusted my umbrella, I nearly pushed her in!!!!
Classic comedy actors, brilliant timing, like carry on stars, loved only fools
RIP John thank you for blessing our screens
Only Fools and Horses is extremely popular in Serbia; bars, cafes and even a street have been named in honour of the show. "Boycie in Belgrade" is on RUclips and worth watching.
Best comedy show ever. Boycie was a brilliant character John was a great actor RIP.
Such a funny guy specially in Only fools and horses. R.I.P John challis x
Fantastic video I loved only fools and horses Thank you xx
I was lucky enough to meet him while he was filming an episode of Benidorm. He really was a true gentleman, incredibly funny and is greatly missed. A true one off actor.
Come along Marlene! I met him a few years ago and bought his book, he was a gentleman and took the time to talk to me about his time in only fools and his life. RIP
Loved Fools and Horses! That snow looks so inviting, we are scorching in a Queensland summer at the moment. 🔥🔥🔥
Another outstanding production Paul!...cheerful viewing from the comfort of our homes...your stalwart effort does not go unnoticed....pls drive safe & keep your hat on,!
Loved him,thx Paul.
Thanks John, it was a pleasure to meet you in person and hear your great laugh. I will sadly miss you and you comedy genius.
Great actor , RIP Boycie
All about timing and delivery. Along with much of the cast in OFAH.
Thank you John Sullivan
Hi Paul 👋 I brought the complete box set only fools & horses for my Son many Christmas ago, it still makes me laugh when i watch the repeats, Greetings from Peterborough my friend 🥰
Hi paul another cracking vid. R.I.P. John.