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  Only Fools and Horses the Musical first look: ‘It does everything an Only Fools fan wants’

  Only Fools and Horses fans can expect to have a lovely jubbly time at a new musical based on the iconic TV show, according to its stars. The Standard went to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a glimpse of the much-talked about show, which is now open for previews, to find out what audiences can expect. “Obviously it was tough in Peckham at that time and it was a working class family, and it takes you on that extra journey – which is important because John Sullivan was a genius at making you want

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  Paul Whitehouse joins Only Fools And Horses musical in first-look cast photos

  The comedian and actor has helped pen the musical version of the much-loved sitcom.

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  How the Only Fools and Horses musical writer found the final showstopper song in his dad's garage

  It is the sort of luck that made millionaires of Del Boy and Rodney in Only Fools And Horses. The co-writer of the musical version of the hit BBC sitcom has revealed how the chance discovery of a forgotten song on a cassette in a garage helped to inspire the West End show. Jim Sullivan, whose late father John created the hit BBC sitcom, was clearing out his parents’ garage when he happened upon what would become the show-stopping song for the finale.

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  Ready, Steady, Book: The London theatre shows you must see in 2019

  The mesmerising Cate Blanchett makes her National Theatre debut in a new work by cult playwright Martin Crimp. It’s directed by Katie Mitchell, often hailed as the country’s most daring director, and features Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon in Game of Thrones) appearing at the National for the first time since 2002.

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  The Independent

  Chas Hodges: Much-loved singer who put cockney charm on the musical map

  Serendipity played a conspicuous part in the musical life of Chas Hodges, one half of the hugely successful and durable north London duo Chas & Dave, never more so than in the early 1960s when he stuck out his thumb in the hope of hitching a lift after walking his girlfriend home. The car that stopped to pick him up was driven by Dave Peacock. Talk turned to music, Hodges explaining that he was playing bass guitar in the backing band for American rock’n’roller Jerry Lee Lewis.

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  The Telegraph

  Paul Whitehouse bringing Only Fools and Horses: the Musical to the West End

  A musical version of Only Fools And Horses has been created to honour the "delicate legacy" of writer John Sullivan, with songs from the late Chas Hodges.

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  Lovely jubbly! New Only Fools and Horses Musical set to hit London West End

  Forget millionaires — this time next year they’ll be West End stars. Paul Whitehouse, of The Fast Show, and Jim Sullivan, son of the BBC sitcom’s creator John Sullivan, are behind the show. Comedian Whitehouse, who plays Grandad, also enlisted Chas Hodges, one half of Chas & Dave, to write some of more than 20 new songs that will feature.

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  Spurs to pay tribute to Chas Hodges at EFL Cup and Champions League games

  Tottenham will pay tribute to Chas Hodges - on half of Chas and Dave - on Wednesday evening after the lifelong fan passed away at the weekend. The musical duo enjoyed a career association with Spurs and performed four FA Cup final songs with the club, in 1981, 1982, 1987 and 1991. The first was a double-sided single 'Ossie's Dream' and 'Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur' which reached number five in the charts 37 years ago following Spurs cup final win over Manchester City at the Wembley replay.

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  Digital Spy

  Chas Hodges' family confirm his cause of death

  Musician's family also thank wellwishers for their support.

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  Chas Hodges: Family reveal Chas and Dave musician's cause of death

  The family of Chas Hodges have revealed his cause of death, following reports the late musician died of cancer. Hodges' relatives and musical partner Dave Peacock said on Tuesday that doctors ruled the 74-year-old died from pneumonia. A statement issued on Saturday morning announcing Hodges' death previously confirmed he had recently received successful treatment for oesophageal cancer.

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