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Charlie Lawrence-Jones & Ian Croll

Only Fools and Horses star with a very famous relative

Only Fools and Horses is a comedy sitcom which follows two brothers who buy and sell almost anything, including dodgy goods, in the hope one day they will get rich.

It stars David Jason as Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst as Del’s younger brother Rodney Trotter, alongside a stellar supporting cast.

The Trotters and the many other Peckham residents have become household names due to the show’s popularity.

You may not have known, but a member of the show’s supporting cast is related to a very famous Hollywood name.

The Only Fools cast member is Pamela Parry, played by Wanda Ventham.

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She appeared on the show between 1989 and 1992 as mother of Rodney’s love interest and wife Cassandra.

Sometimes it's obvious which celebrities are related to each other. However, this family member pairing has kept their connection a little more quiet.

Before her stint on the comedy sitcom, Wanda Ventham, 85, was famous for her roles in Doctor Who and The Saint during the late 60s and 70s.

The 85-year-old continues to act today, appearing in Holby City, Father Brown, even appearing alongside her very famous son.

Wanda Ventham is Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch's mother (Wanda Ventham is Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch's mother)

Her son is Benedict Cumberbatch, one of the biggest British stars in Hollywood.

Benedict, 44, has starred in numerous films, television series and theatre productions.

He has won numerous awards for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in hit BBC series, Sherlock, and has gone on to star in big blockbuster films including the Marvel series.

The 44-year old has also received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries for Sherlock.

His portrayal of Alan Turing in The Imitation Game earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

With his mother’s glittered acting career, it’s clear to see where Benedict’s talents come from.

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