A truly incredible biography of a man who was such a familiar face for many years, but always in, dare I say it, secondary roles. When I read the title I assumed, I'm sorry to say, he went off the rails and we'd lost him. But quite the contrary, he's found himself and is enjoying life in the best way possible, helping others. Daniel, if you're checking back for comments on this, well done sir, you've entertained us and still doing so for a smaller but no less appreciative audience. Full marks mate.

What a great documentary, wasn't expecting that ending. Remember seeing Daniel on TV all the time when I was young. Excellent. Thanks.

What a wonderful video. Daniel is clearly one of those rare types of human beings. Superb actor and writer and I imagine an even greater care giver. I doff my cap to him.

I'm, 50 years old and I've always known his face but knew practically nothing about him. This was fascinating. Watching this was just great. What a wonderful bloke.

Daniel peacock is one of british comedys legends he has been is so many shows over the years i dont think he gets the credit he really deserves

A great actor and someone you always remember on tv as a kid.

Always was a pleasure to see him on the TV whatever role he played. My funniest memory was seeing him in the Do It All advert and my friend’s big brother was a spitting image of him. His nickname was Do It All Dave, because of that ad and his resemblance to Daniel Peacock

Astonishing ending. Thanks very much for shining a light on Daniel, Mark.

Daniel Peacock bought so much laughter to me growing up in the 80s. Party Party is legendary! So pleased to see he’s found such a wonderful vocation. Deserves a lifetime award.

Wow, I wasn’t expecting this at the end. Daniel, if you’re reading this you are a real hero. We were watching The Comic Strip over the weekend so this is really good timing. A well made documentary, thank you.

Daniel and his Dad are some of the most recognisable and enjoyable people to cross the screen. His ability with writing for Children was awesome.

What an amazing story and what a lovely man he is

Party Party is a forgotten gem :-) always loved Daniel.

Bless Ur heart Daniel...if Ur reading this..I've known u on TV all my life, all my life .Ur a legend and won't be forgotten sir..Ur shows are loved. Huge respects to you. And lots of British love.

I love that you shine a light on these people who burn brightly and briefly in the media, then seem to slip away. Huge, huge respect to Daniel for what he is doing now.

I didn't realize what an amazing and talented man Daniel is . Always remember him on my t.v as a youngster in one part or another, and now I believe he is playing probably the greatest part of his life as a carer . Great video as usual Mark , take care and thank you for sharing with us .

What a humbling story. I was genuinely emotional at the end. A face from my childhood. Even the Steakhouse burgers and Do it all adverts I remember loving the songs as a kid. Interestingly my mates dad John Metcalfe was the cameraman on the comic strip so he would of worked with Daniel over the years. To see what he's doing now,. Well done Daniel, you're a top bloke and thanks for this video. Subscribed

That was so touching. What an incredibly talented and charismatic man. I have grown up watching you. I too was born in Hammersmith and lived in Shepherd’s Bush my whole life until last year, when I moved to Devon 😊 I salute you Daniel Peacock, I wish more people had your generosity of spirit. That’s made me miss home a little! Love from a former Bush girl.

I remember seeing him in a bunch of stuff as a kid. His performance in Only Fools is iconic for me though.

Daniel Peacock is tremendous and I absolutely love watching him. Thank you so much for making this video.

A face from my teens ,my 20s 30s 40s and now a face of nostalgia ,Daniel has always been there on tv in films on soaps and in the ads ,i really loved this mini documentary ...one of your best ,did you talk to Daniel or piece together from interviews big THANK YOU

I came for a touch of nostalgia, I was not expecting to be overcome with admiration. Seeing Daniel's name on a film or TV show in the 80's guaranteed I'd enjoy it. He was just such a watchable actor. His physical presence, twitchy persona and immaculate timing were a real pleasure. There was something of the charisma of Norman Wisdom about him, he could turn a simple line or scenario into a performance all of its own. I never understood why I kept seeing him in supporting roles instead of leads, I was always left wanting to see more of his characters. He could easily have driven a film but he always lit up the screen as a 'fast, flash passenger'. Legend!

I remember Daniel in many things but had no idea how diverse his career had been. The Comic strip parts were my main memory of him. I had no idea who his father was and that was a nice surprise. So amazing that he has gone into Care Home Nursing and much respect as my own mother has dementia and my dad has cancer. Both in their early 90s I am lucky to still have them. An amazing career and a great man. So glad I subbed to your channel Mark as you cover people that others perhaps would not.

Never got to meet Daniel, but knew his work (was a big fan of Comic Strip). I did have the honour of knowing his dad; as a customer of mine when I was a cabbie and then afterwards when I worked in the care home where his dad lived. Spent a bit of time sitting and looking through his albums, a lovely man sadly missed. It's such an honourable thing that Daniels doing now, working in a care home.

Oh wow. Massive respect to Daniel. I remember him in the comic strip mostly. Characters he played so well acted. I never knew that was his dad. To do what he is doing now is so commendable. Never knew he wrote so much either. Thank you for this excellent video. I always thought Daniel could play Fred West if they ever made a film.

Good man, well done for you helping people. Much love and respect to you sir.

He could only have been on screen for about 10 minutes in that episode yet he's remembered as an iconic character for fans of the show. I remember at the time my family and I would say "I do the one, two, three fours!", it became a catch phrase for us.

I've always been a fan of Daniel Peacock since I first saw him on screen,thank you for the upload - what a wonderful man & story. 🌞🎥🤩🙌👍

Considering Daniel left school without qualifications, he went on to be a very successful actor & writer . Just goes to prove if you have talent and believe in yourself , you don’t necessarily need certificates to do well . He comes across a really lovely man to too, which is nice to know 😊. I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. Thanks Mark for all the great effort you put in to produce it for us all to enjoy 🙏😊.

what a guy! always loved him and love him even more now!

I don't know which is more impressive; his amazing career or the fact he went to work in a care home! What a top bloke and someone I always enjoyed watching on screen.

We should all pay it back at some point in our lives. Daniel has obviously made the most of his time on this planet.

What a Fantastic Actor and a very very humble man.....we need more of his kind and true qualities in the world today and he has earned a great deal of respect and empathy from Me!! This was a great 30 minutes of a well put together Biography and I salute you!

Tremendous biography of a lovely and talented man.

I work on a mental health ward, working age, and done alot of elderly too. We always say, " that's going in the book!". Its an emotional roller coaster!. 15 years of the wards. Daniel will be getting all the scripts for life every day. Its a hard job to leave, it changes you. Constantly changing character, depending on the situation. Should suit him down to the ground. Great actor.

Daniel was a constant on big and little screen during my formative years . I always loved his work. Big respect.

Daniel always seemed to be in really good programs and films. An excellent actor and SUBERB comedy actor. Never seen him in a bad role. This is a great and very worthwhile biography.

I always enjoy watching Danny on TV, for me he embodies the typical Jack the Lad cockney rogue. Even the commercials (like the old “Do It All” adverts) are good. I always think of him as the front man of the band that Rodney (Only Fools & Horses) was in, angrily reminding everyone that it was his job to do the “one-two-three-fours” before they started playing.

Daniel was such a recognised face for me, growing up in the 80s. It's great to see all the things he was involved with and what he's up to now. Brilliant, thanks for uploading.

Such an enjoyable watch. Thank you for posting. Loved watching how rich and talented Daniel is, he is a jewel in the UK's crown. what an enjoyable trip down memory lane. 🌞 I watched Mental Mickey in Only Fools And Horses time after time, he was so funny. I've saved this, so I can do a deep dive on other shows he featured in, as he did so much which I missed over the years.

Good to find a post from you pop up Mark and what a brilliant post it is. Daniel is a year older than me I remember seeing him pop up all over the place on the TV especially the ads .. those Steakhouse Grills were really ‘orrible though .. Robin Hood was one of my favourites along with Marleys Ghost. His Dad came as a surprise so was finding out I was still following his work when I watched CBBC with my children. What a talented man and obviously a very caring one, I’ve done the job he is doing now it’s hard work and can be emotionally draining. I’m so glad he’s still got his health and a happy life. Thank you for 26 very enjoyable minutes.

What a wonderful actor he was always on the TV thankyou for sharing this loved the bit about his Dad ❤️🙏

I always looked out for him and considered him one of my favourite TV actors. There is a special place waiting for Daniel in heaven you can mark my words.

Daniel Peacock is a face that has brought joy to countless people in countless roles. A legend for sure. I think that people who dedicate their careers to making people laugh are just so special in another level.

Really distinctive actor with a distinctive voice. I actually met him on a bus once at Brooklands Motor museum. Lovely guy and massive respect for he's doing now and before

Always enjoyed his appearances in various roles (and commercials!) saw him on TV recently and he appeared a really decent human being - working for others in the memory of his father also a great actor (enjoyed him in "Wish me luck" as the resistance leader). Thank you for highlighting him.

What a fantastic documentary. I grow up watching Daniel and every time you saw him on the box , I'd point and say " he's good ,he's funny". what great ads as well. Brought tears to my eyes at the end. My dad had dementia as well. Well done. Happiness is better than money.😊

I’d seen his face so often on tv growing up and when I saw the thumbnail pic to this video I recognised him and thought I’d check out this video. I’m so glad I did. It brought back so many memories. Thank you 🙏

Thank you Daniel for your work. As a kid at the time you made an impression on me when you played Mental Mickey in only fools and horses. Keep up the good work my friend. Greetings from Gibraltar.

As well as an instantly recognisable face Daniel has a brilliantly unique voice that just really made him a superb character actor. His body movements were so funny especially as Mental Mickey that still has me in stitches when he sings at Del Boy. Its fantastic to see him looking well and I have great admiration for his work in acting and even more so for him caring for people.

I loved this. Daniel Peacock, you are a giant amongst men!

Another great actor/content/watch, what a man, what a face!...Thanks again Mark

Fascinating, thank you. I've seen him in loads of stuff but never knew his name. I had no idea he was the son of Jim from Vicar of Dibley - as is Harry Peacock.

Great video. I've always had a bit of thing for Daniel Peacock since I saw him in the first Comic Strip series, way back in the early 80s. Fantastic actor, always genuinely funny. Thanks for highlighting his career and life. I'm glad he's well and happy.

Well what a fabulous surprise! I recognised the face in the intro but did not know the name, I can well recall Daniel in several productions on TV and always he stood out as an actor and was in so many productions but it was just a face you had seen before until I saw this brilliant documentary. What a career! Well done Daniel, and I know your present occupation as I was working the same in the same town a while ago. Thanks so much for this so well done Daniel and keep up the fabulous work you do!

Anything that Mr Danny Peacock performs in is a pleasure to watch and for me gives a performance so good that I can't imagine it with any other actor. His character in Party Party saying lines you never forget and I smile upon today just terrific. Well done and thank you.

Finished watching this with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. Had always seen him in tv/film roles but had no idea about the latter career. What a fantastic bloke.

Wow. I had no idea Daniel's father was the No,no,no bloke. (RIP) Growing up, I was a huge fan of the "alternative" comedy scene. Its good to put a name to a face.

As soon as I saw this gent's face, I began humming the do it all music from the ad 😂 He has achieved so much more than that over the years and as you showed clips, I began to realise how many shows, films and projects I'd seen him in. Sending him best wishes and thanking you for making this 😊

Wow...this is amazing. Though I mainly remember him from the Porridge movie and Doctor Who.

What a great documentary, about a guy I have loved seeing pop up and be brilliant in films and TV for pretty much my whole life. Great to hear about Peacock being in a good place in his life! Great work on this documentary...

I never realised he'd done so much, even though he was a familiar face on the telly when I was growing up. What a great guy.

You have given me so much joy in the past watching you and your dad. A truly talented actor. Keep up the fantastic work you enjoy doing.

Glad that Daniel Peacock has got this acknowledgment of his work and contribution to our culture. A good life lived.

I used to cut his back lawn in the 90's when he lived in whetstone, he always had time for a chat,lovely fella

As a child, I grew up with watching Daniel on tv. A great actor, believable in every role. Great guy

Haven’t even watched this yet but giving it a like cos Danny Peacock is a legend.

I can relate to how you were with your dad. I had to get my dad into a care home as he was getting dementia then slowly Alzheimers. He had forgetten everyone except me at the end then he caught bloody Covid and I went on my trip to see him but I couldnt go into the care ome just see himm through the window. That shattered me. The following morning they called me at work and told me he was gone......i remember collapsing at work and a crowd standing over me - it hurts Danny. So sorry mate love and hugs OK.

Fantastic video, never realised he done so much or who his father was respect

Mark this is brilliant, really well put together!

Thank you for this beautiful heartwarming update on a truly wonderful human being ❤❤❤

Hats off to Daniel Peacock, a very talented actor and a remarkably genuine man. Stay safe . Thanks for uploading this.

Dan Peacock reminds me of a long-vanished period in the 1970s and 1980s. He is a gifted actor and is always worth watching. To work in a care home isn't easy, especially bearing in mind his previous job. I speak from personal experience, that particular environment is extremely demanding. Good luck to him. I wish him well.

Lovely film you've put together. I've always liked Daniel Peacock. He always seemed like a really decent guy and it's always been good to watch him in things because you know he's going to be great. I used to love watching Teenage Health Freak. That was awesome. Very well written. The care work he's doing now just proves what a fantastic guy he is. Long may he be with us.

I always enjoyed Daniel's work - I adore 'Party Party' - a very funny and endlessly quotable movie, and he receives a very funny headbutt into a roller shutter in 'A Fistful Of Traveller's Cheques', from his best friend, Mr Bastardos (Keith Allen). I also have his single 'Why Don't Pretty Girls Look At Me', made by his band 'The Wild Men Of Wonga', which is actually pretty damn good. I knew he'd completely changed his life, and I'm very happy that he's happy. His dad was a legend, too. Sad he's gone. Lovely video, thank you

What a fantastic video. I never would have made the connection with the famous actors. Every time Daniel was on screen he made an impact. Such a superb actor.

What a marvellous human Daniel is !

Bloody brilliant really enjoyed this well done

Such a lovely man💗

Wow Daniel , you were a star in your younger life , now your an even bigger star in later years . Very humbling and thought provoking mini docu , thanks for all the enjoyment youve given us over the years and keep enjoying life to the full

Wow..what a fantastic career, from the forefront of what was the beginnings of alternative comedy, the brilliant and talented comic strip series, a part in Porridge, ONLY Fools & Horses, One Foot In The Grave, The Bill, and if that wasn't enough, Robin Hood along side Hollywood Royalty Kevin Kostner, God I would love to hear about his experiences, although we did get a small insight of those days. After years of seeing this brilliant actor I am ashamed to admit that only today after clicking onto your video, did I finally find out his name, the face is instantly recognisable but like with so many character actors, I never know their names. Some of the TV shows I grew up watching, I had no idea he was the writer behind them! And if that wasn't enough, I hadn't realised that the actor from The Vicar Of Dibley was his dad, your video has certainly been an education!! I love what Daniel said about working at the care home, the fact that when he was acting he earned quite a lot of money for doing very little and now he works harder than ever for very little pay, BUT you can tell how much satisfaction he gains by working there and helping others out...somehow I can't see Julia Roberts helping out in a care home!! So much Love & Respect for this guy, and a huge THANK-YOU to you buddy for posting this great video, as I've said, it's taught me many things I didn't know about, fantastic job. I wish Daniel a very long and healthy life, may he continue to enjoy his time between acting and helping out at the Care Home, what a top guy. God Bless!!

Cracking video.

Always remember Daniel Peacock for being one of them rare actors that if you knew he was in something you had to watch. An amazing career and fully deserved. This video was brilliant and so informative about a man that many of us grew up watching . Live long and party party!

I grew up with a lot of his films and comedies - he should of been more famous as an actor - thank you for this montage - he doesn't get enough credit for his work and massive respect now he works in a care home now. A brilliant, archetypal English actor!

That was a superb watch that Mark, enjoyed every second of it, When I think of Daniel Peacock its 2 things, Party Party (which always sticks in my mind, and i never seen it since it first came out) and Mental Mickey, John Sullivan was a Genius and was bang on saying Daniel is the only man for that part, never knew Daniel had done so much, Twice with David Thewlis aswell, Valentine Park and Mental Mickeys band mate, the nationals did do a bit on him a while back on his carehome work, but this was far more informative, good luck to the guy.

Never knew who his dad was but remarkable resemble. Great performance in One foot... fantastic that an actor can take on the work he is now doing with his experience and talent those residents are so lucky!

This should have been a full TV Documentary, Fantastic production, and just so interesting. I would love to see this as a series on TV along with other performers. Daniel Peacock, What a fantastic career and an Unsung hero.

An extraordinary story about an extraordinary man. Huge respect for Daniel

Always gives great performances with stand out quality acting.

His mental mickey character has me in stitches every time I see it. Never realised he had done so much. Great career tbh, shame he never really got a proper lead role in something big.

I have a lot of respect for his career change. He's a good man.

very moving, well done Daniel. Once saw him at Manchester airport and we exchanged smiles, as he realized that I recognised him. Enjoyed his work, especially Party party and the comic strip stuff.

He’s so like his dad, Trevor. Loved him as Mental Mickey in OFAH. There is also another Peacock brother, Harry who’s also very much like his father. Harry and Trevor appeared as father and son in Kingdom. Interesting biography of a talented man from a talented family.

What an absolute legend thank you for the biography.class work: )

They did a piece on him on BBC Breakfast not so long ago and he completely blew me away with the personality and happiness he brought to the care home. Its nice to have a job that makes you feel good. Didnt realise he was a writer too.

For some reason Daniel seems to have been part of my life for many years, such a distinctive character epitomised for me in party party (which he actually wrote) as this typified my life at the time. Cortinas superdreams and house parties in London. He always played the Character that needed to come across as that kid in school as "a bit of a nutter" with his stuttering delivery and twitches and hyper activity, it seems that this is his real self , I wonder if he would be diagnosed with adhd nowadays. Anyway a great memorable actor and fantastic to see him helping out in the caring community.

Hi Mark, What an excellent in depth look at the career of Daniel Peacock. I found this very interesting, well done...🙂👍🏻👍🏻

I've often wondered about Daniel. I went to the same primary school (Cromer Road, New Barnet), and although I'm sure he won't remember me, I do remember him always being centre stage in the playground, and back then at the age of about 9 or 10 him declaring that he would become an actor. My step father (Gerry Poulson) was a tv and commercials director and I also wondered whether Daniel had ever worked with him - and this wonderfully put together documentary has confirmed that indeed they had, in 'The Price of Fame' episode of Pulaski. If there were any way that Daniel gets to read these comments, I would love to have my best regards passed on to him. Thank you.

He was brilliant in The Supergrass :-) Nice tribute, brilliant what he's doing now and incredible ethos. Thumbs up, and thank you Mark for your hard work making this presentation.

What a beautiful story. I really enjoyed this. I have watched Daniel Peacock as I was growing up over the years. It doesn't mention Men of the world with John Sim and David Threlfall. I used to love watching that in the early 90's.