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Raquel: Comedy's Cruelty vs. Only Fools' Heart
15 Apr
Summary
- Actress criticizes modern comedy as cruel.
- Only Fools and Horses endures due to its heart.
- New documentary features rediscovered clips.
Tessa Peake-Jones, known for her role as Raquel in Only Fools and Horses, has shared her views on contemporary comedy, describing much of it as "cruel."
She suggests that the long-lasting popularity of the BBC sitcom, which followed the Trotter brothers in Peckham, is due to its genuine "heart."
The actress, 68, who starred in the show between 1988 and 2003, noted that teenagers are still discovering the series, highlighting its continued relevance.
Peake-Jones also reflected on embracing single life later in life following her 2013 divorce, appreciating the personal time and reduced need for compromise.
Fans can anticipate Only Fools And Horses: The Lost Archive, a two-part U&Gold documentary, featuring new interviews and previously unseen footage.
Sir David Jason, who played Del Boy, expressed his excitement for the documentary, stating that the love for the show remains strong and revisiting moments was special.
