Only Fools and Horses star hit with £2,800 fine for parking at McDonald’s
Patrick Murray claims a member of staff told him to park in a disabled bay while he waited for his food and received the fine while battling cancer.
Only Fools and Horses star Patrick Murray has been slapped with a £2,800 parking fine by McDonald’s.
The actor was first issued the £100 fine five years ago but the fine escalated into thousands of pounds after it remained unsolved. The 66-year-old, who played Mickey Pearce in the comedy TV show, was issued the ticket after parking in a disabled bay – which he claims a member of staff told him to do while he waited for his food.
Taking to X, formlerly known as Twitter, Patrick told his followers: “Five years ago I received a private parking ticket for parking on a disabled spot at McDonald’s.
“I went back and saw the manager complaining that I was asked by the server to park up there to await my food. The initial ticket was less than £100. Now I am getting countless letters from a company demanding I pay £2,800 in or face having my personal goods removed.
“There was no court order to say I owed this debt. Suddenly getting a demand for £3,000 could be devastating for many people. Who knows some may have been driven to suicide with worry.”
It comes after Patrick discovered his cancer had returned.
Sharing the devastating news with fans, he said: “Despite all the wonderful efforts by the medical and nursing teams at Medway, Guys, and Kings College hospitals, the lung cancer has returned. I thought I had a painful groin strain a couple of months ago, unfortunately that turned out to be the cancer getting into my pelvis and leg bones.
“It has also entered my lymphatic system. What about the good news? I had radiology treatment last week and my oncologist is fairly confident this will stop the leg pain, and I will be up and about again. Another positive is my consultant. He is confident that the chemo will keep things in check for months and even years.”
Over the festive period, a new documentary on the BBC sitcom aired featuring Sir David Jackson, who played fan favourite Del Boy. Along with Sir David, other series regular also featured as well as celebrity guests. In the special Channel 5 program, the 83-year-old star reflected on all of the iconic moments from the award-winning comedy, with secrets from its legendary Christmas episodes.
Only Fools And Horses aired its final episode in 2003 after gaining a host of fans across the nation.The show had eighteen holiday-themed specials, and its final one aired on 25 December 2003, as the third and final part of its early 2000s Christmas trilogy.
Sir David has remained proud of his character, Derek Trotter. He has also written The Twelve Dels of Christmas, a book which spills all the behind-the-scenes gossip and heartwarming tales from the show’s festive specials.
