Albert Gladstone Trotter, better known as Uncle Albert, is a fictional character in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, portrayed by Buster Merryfield. He was introduced during the fourth series as a replacement for the character of Grandad due to the sudden death of Lennard Pearce in 1984.

Did Uncle Albert fight in the war?

Buster Merryfield

Uncle Albert was famous for his unprompted wartime reminicenses and Buster did actually serve in the Second World War - signing up at the age of 18.

Is Uncle Albert dead?

The actor Buster Merryfield, known to millions as Uncle Albert in the BBC1 series Only Fools and Horses, died yesterday morning, aged 78. The actor was admitted to hospital 11 days ago with a brain tumour.