John Challis
John Challis

John Challis

  • English
  • Actor

Press clippings

Boycie actor items sold for animal charity

Items owned by Only Fools And Horses star John Challis are to be auctioned to raise money for a Shropshire animal charity.

BBC, 22nd February 2024

Inside John Challis's former country house as it hits market for eye-watering price

The spectacular Grade I listed property has now gone on the market for £1.5 million and it comes complete a host of impressive features.

Ethan Singh, The Sun, 15th April 2023

Widow of John Challis reveals his new headstone is engraved with 'I Am Here'

The widow of Only Fools And Horses legend John Challis has revealed his new headstone on Wednesday following his death from cancer in September 2021. In honour to her husband, Carol Challis had his famous saying 'I Am Here' inscribed onto the headstone as a tribute.

Daily Mail, 8th December 2022

John Challis left £469,000 to his wife in will

Only Fools And Horses legend John Challis left £469,000 to his wife.

The Boycie star died aged 79 in September 2021 after battling cancer.

Tom Wells, The Sun, 5th October 2022

Only Fools special featuring Boycie's final appearance may be lost forever

A Boycie and Marlene spin-off, A Marriage Made In Peckham, shot weeks before the actor's death, is in limbo because its creator has yet to agree a deal with a UK broadcaster.

Roderick McPhee & Felicity Cross, The Sun, 1st June 2022

John Challis' death: Sue Holderness fights back tears

Sue Holderness fought back tears as she was interviewed about former co-star John Challis' death.

Robert Mann, The Sun, 27th October 2021

John Challis: Funeral for Only Fools And Horses star

The wife of Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis says fans' outpouring of support has been "overwhelming" in the run-up to his funeral.

BBC, 4th October 2021

John Challis given parking ticket one week after death

Parking plonkers have sent a £30 ticket to Only Fools And Horses legend John Challis - a week after his death.

Stephen Moyes, The Sun, 2nd October 2021

Why Serbians have soft spot for John Challis

There is a place in Belgrade which will always carry an echo of Peckham.

Guy De Launey, BBC, 20th September 2021

John Challis was set for a TV reunion David Jason

Sir David Jason has paid a tearful tribute to the late John Challis, his Only Fools And Horses co-star for more than 20 years.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 20th September 2021