'Only Fools' stars pay tribute to John Sullivan

Two Only Fools and Horses stars have paid tribute to the show's late creator and writer John Sullivan, who died yesterday at the age of 64.

John Challis and Roger Lloyd-Pack, who played Boycie and Trigger in the classic sitcom, have emerged as the first cast members to publicly react to Sullivan's passing.

Speaking on 5 Live last night, Challis said: "It was a terrible shock for us this morning because it's the 30th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses, and John has been part of our lives all that time.

"It's been an absolute joy and privilege trying to interpret the writing which not only made you laugh but also made you cry.

"And he could look at everybody's experiences, even the most tragic experience in people's lives - and still make you smile at them, and make you think things aren't so bad. It's a great loss."

Lauding his creative talent, Lloyd-Pack added: "He was a craftsman and those lines didn't just fall out. He chiseled them and honed them. And they were very particular."