RIP John Challis aka Boycie

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RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:12 pm

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by ALP » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:14 pm

Cracking actor, rest in peace Boycie

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by claptrappers_union » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:14 pm

I read earlier this week that he cancelled a speaking engagement due to illness, sad news. Iconic British TV character on Only Fools and Horses.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by Froobs » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:17 pm

Didnt even kno he was ill
RIP

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by Wokingclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:18 pm

What a sad day this is

OFH, Green Green Grass and even Benidorm
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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by elwaclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:19 pm

Thoughts with Maaaarrrrleeeen!
Thanks for the many laughs
RIP John Callis

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by tiger76 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:22 pm

Yes I'd also read about him cancelling some public appearances, but I had no idea his health was so bad.

A great comic actor, and a vital cog in the OFAH success.

RIP Boycie

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by COBBLE » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:28 pm

RIP John, another unique personality that enriched my life.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by Jakubclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:32 pm

Froobs wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:17 pm
Didnt even kno he was ill
RIP
A lot of time you don’t due to the sensitivity & privacy required you only learn in the passing.
RIP Boycie.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by claretburns » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:38 pm

It's rare when a celebrity death hits you like a personal loss and you feel like you knew the person, awful news to read, RIP Boycie.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by BurnleyFC » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:43 pm

This must be the day for bad news.

RIP, John.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by Bosscat » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:52 pm

RIP Boycie ...

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by kazza » Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:12 pm

Another one of the Only Fools and Horses greats passes. I won't listen to anybody who doesn't think OFAH is the best comedy of all time. RIP.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by beddie » Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:31 pm

Agree, great actor. RIP Boycie.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by conyoviejo » Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:37 pm

RIP Boycie,one of my favourite actors.Thanks for some wonderful comedy gold moments .

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by IanMcL » Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:48 pm

He made his mark.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by fanzone » Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:54 pm

Sad news.

Without doubt the most iconic laugh in worldwide television.

RIP Aubrey

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by durhamclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:22 pm

Another good un gone RIP Boysie

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by JohnMac » Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:41 pm

Boycie was a brilliant character made into an institution by John Challis fabulous portrayal.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by Murger » Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:58 pm

OFAH is always on in our house, so is a fairly big part of our lives. RIP Boycie.

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by Vino blanco » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:13 pm

RIP John Challis aka Herman Terrence Aubrey Boyce (it might come up in a quiz).

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Re: RIP John Challis aka Boycie

Post by tiger76 » Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:53 am

Interesting back story John Challis had as well, and although he'll always be known as Boycie, he was also in several other big tv productions.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58617283

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