John Sullivan. Copyright: BBC Books
John Sullivan

John Sullivan (I)

  • English
  • Writer and composer

Press clippings

Unmade sketch show script from Only Fools writer to be auctioned

A script for Nitty Gritty, an unmade sketch show by John Sullivan, writer of Only Fools And Horses, is to be sold at auction.

British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2024

Only Fools And Horses The Musical announces 2024 & 2025 tour dates

Only Fools And Horses The Musical will tour the UK between September 2024 and July 2025.

British Comedy Guide, 27th October 2023

Script for untransmitted sitcom pilot from John Sullivan up for auction

The script of an untransmitted comedy pilot by Only Fools And Horses writer John Sullivan is being auctioned on eBay. Over The Moon starred Brian Wilde - best known as Foggy from Last Of The Summer Wine - as an ineffectual football club manager.

Chortle, 29th May 2023

Only Fools And Horses The Musical to close 29th April

Paul Whitehouse has revealed that Only Fools And Horses The Musical is to close in the West End on 29th April, after four years on stage.

British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2023

Only Fools And Horses episode 'banned' by creator and re-edited over Del Boy scenes

Only Fools And Horses creator John Sullivan worked on an edited version of a long-criticised Christmas special, with him reportedly having been disappointed with the way Del Boy had come across.

Joel Leaver, The Mirror, 21st July 2022

Only Fools And Horses 1980s specials to be released on Blu-ray

The five 1980s specials of Only Fools And Horses are due to be released on Blu-ray for the first time.

British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2021

Boycie: how the great comedy character was born

As Only Fools And Horses' smarmy businessman Boycie, John Challis played one of the most memorable characters in one of the most memorable British TV shows of all time - not to mention having one of the most memorable (if irritating) laughs.

Ian Youngs, BBC, 19th September 2021

Only Fools And Horses book to mark show's 40th anniversary

A book celebrating the 40th anniversary of Only Fools And Horses is to be published. Written by Jim Sullivan, the son of creator John Sullivan, it aims to be "a fully illustrated definitive history of the iconic BBC show".

British Comedy Guide, 15th July 2021

Only Fools And Horses 'lost episode' saw Del Boy retire

Del Boy would have celebrated his retirement as a millionaire OAP at the Nag's Head in a lost episode of Only Fools And Horses.

Andy Halls, The Sun, 27th February 2021

Only Fools And Horses stamps to be released by Royal Mail

Royal Mail is to release a set of 12 stamps to mark the 40th anniversary year of Only Fools And Horses.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2021