Only Fools And Horses: Ranking All The Main Characters From Worst To Best

Endearing dimwit Trigger created many laughs throughout Britain’s number one sitcom. Introduced in the first episode, it is revealed that Trigger got his name not by carrying a gun, but due to the fact he looks like a horse.

Always positive and never antagonising, Trigger innocently referred to Rodney as Dave, creating the show’s longest-running gag. Trigger was also the first person interested in buying the latest tat from the Trotters, highlighting his idiocy as well as his loyalty to his friends.

While the moment has been repeated ad nauseam, Trigger’s best-acted moment came about during the famous bar scene. Engaged in casual conversation, Del Boy talks through his plan to pull a rich woman before accidentally falling through an open bar door.

Trigger, played by the fantastic character actor, Roger Lloyd Pack, turns around looking for Trotter, unable to spot him on the floor. Comedian Stewart Lee discussed the overplayed bit during one of his comedy shows, ending with the phrase ‘and Trigger made a face.’ This simple face-pulling is what made it such a success, and is a testament to the exceptional character work by Pack.

Trigger is ranked the highest out of all the supporting cast due to the number of episodes he has appeared in. Out of 63 episodes of Only Fools and Horses, Trigger appeared in the majority. Not only does this give him almost-equal exposure as the Trotter clan, but demonstrates how much of a breakout character Trigger was.