We have to start with Grandad, played by Lennard Pearce. He was the ultimate sit-down comedian, the king of the armchair. When he died in real life in 1984, it was a genuine shock.
His character was the soul of the flat, always grumbling about the “old days” or nodding off mid-sentence. Lennard Pearce’s passing meant the show had to evolve, bringing in Uncle Albert. But Grandad’s legacy? That never died—he’s still the reason you say “During the war…” with a sigh.
