Derek Edward Trotter, better known as Del Boy, is a beloved character from the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses and its spinoff, Rock & Chips.
Portrayed by David Jason, Del Boy’s iconic status in British television history was confirmed when he ranked fourth on Channel 4’s 2001 poll of the 100 Greatest TV Characters.
Known for his misused French phrases and catchy Cockney sayings, Del Boy is a character filled with optimism, charm and cheekiness.
However, beneath his confident exterior, he harbors feelings of loneliness due to his limited family connections.
As the series progresses, Del Boy adopts yuppie mannerisms, pretending to be wealthier than he is. He is also a compulsive liar, often against his own interests.
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He has a notable fear of doctors and dentists and he is often depicted as having limited knowledge in academic subjects.
Despite his quirks and flaws, Del Boy’s love for his family and his enduring optimism make him a memorable character in British television.
Funniest Del Boy Quotes
Oh, leave it out Rodney, you couldn’t flog a black cat to a witch! ~ Del Boy.
You know it makes sense. ~ Del Boy.
They’re yuppies. They don’t speak proper English like what we do. ~ Del Boy.
This time next year we’ll be millionaires! ~ Del Boy.
Lovely jubbly! ~ Del Boy.
I got a Persian rug with more food on it than a menu. ~ Del Boy.
Not only have you managed to sink every battleship and aircraft carrier that you’ve ever sailed on, but now you’ve gone and knackered a gravy boat. ~ Del Boy.
Hilarious Del Boy Quotes
He who dares wins. He who hesitates… doesn’t. ~ Del Boy.
Rodney, everything between you and I is split straight down the middle: 60-40. ~ Del Boy.
She used to say, ‘It’s better to know you’ve lost than not to know you’ve won.’ Dear old Mum, she used to say some bloody stupid things. ~ Del Boy.
Not only have you managed to sink every battleship and aircraft carrier that you’ve ever sailed on, but now you’ve gone and knackered a gravy boat. ~ Del Boy.
He who dares wins. ~ Del Boy.
As Macbeth said to Hamlet in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, ‘We’ve been done up like a couple of kippers.’ ~ Del Boy.
No chance of this happening with Rodney, is there? World War Three! This plonker can’t even get Channel Three! ~ Del Boy.
I got a Persian rug with more food on it than a menu. ~ Del Boy.
Top Del Boy Quotes
One of my most favouritist meals is Duck à l’Orange, but I don’t know how to say that in French. ~ Del Boy.
Of course he couldn’t swim, he only had one bloody arm. He would have gone around in circles, wouldn’t he? ~ Del Boy.
I’m a black belt in origami. ~ Del Boy.
It’s the toughest chicken I’ve ever known. It’s asked me for a fight in the car park twice. ~ Del Boy.
There’s no point in running away. Running away only wears out your shoes. ~ Del Boy.
You plonker, Rodney! ~ Del Boy.
Best Del Boy Quotes
You’ve always been the same, even at school. Nothing but books, learning, education. That’s why you’re no good at snooker. ~ Del Boy.
I used to be a midfield dynamo, played like Paul Gascoigne. Boycie used to play like Bamber Gascoigne. ~ Del Boy.
I see it as a combination of my business acumen and salesmanship, and your ability to drive a three-wheeled van. Badly. ~ Del Boy.
Asking a Trotter if he knows anything about chandeliers is like asking Mr Kipling if he knows anything about cakes. ~ Del Boy.
If you had been in charge of The Last Supper it would have been a takeaway. ~ Del Boy.
You can’t trust the Old Bill, can ya? Look at that time they planted six gas cookers in my bedroom. ~ Del Boy.
French Del Boy Quotes
- Bain-marie!
- Chateauneuf du Pape!
- Creme de la Menthe!
- Au contraire!
- Pot Pourri!
- Bonnet de douche!
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