The sitcom star now works happily in a care home (Picture: MYLONDON/BPM MEDIA)
Only Fools and Horses legend Daniel Peacock revealed he couldn’t be ‘happier’ in his new role working in a care home.
The 64-year-old actor played Mental Mickey in the beloved BBC sitcom alongside David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
However, despite a stellar career in the TV and film industry, the star explained that his new role at Hastings Court Care Home in East Sussex is ‘more inspiring’ than anything he has ever done.
Daniel explained that his change in career was inspired by his family who ‘found him a job.’
‘I started watching TV programs I’ve never watched before in my life,’ he said.
‘Not the greatest but they were on TV. Then my son Charlie said ‘Dad you’re watching way too much television’ and suggested I get a job.
‘I’ve learned a huge amount’ (Picture: MYLONDON/BPM MEDIA)
Prior to working in a care home, Daniel starred in high-profile shows including The Bill, Doctor Who and Casualty.
Daniel’s dad Trevor Peacock – who played Jim Trott in The Vicar of Dibley – died in March 2021 after spending three years in a care home, which also sparked his passion to care for the elderly.
‘I started to inject some entertainment and conversation between the residents and bringing them all together,’ he added to MyLondon.
‘Without a shadow of a doubt, I wouldn’t have been here without my dad’s situation in later life, I’ve learned a huge amount. Now that is the most rewarding time of my life, I wake up every morning happy I’m going to work.’
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It’s been two decades since Only Fools and Horses wrapped up, and fans were treated to the sweetest surprise which involved a jolly reunion from the cast.
During a recent convention, several of the cast members – including Daniel, Philip Pope, Michael Fenton, and Patrick Murray – were spotted reuniting, with one photo taken at the event showing them beaming for the camera with a delighted fan.
Only Fools and Horses is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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‘I started to inject some entertainment and conversation between the residents.’
