Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) Colin Ball, more commonly known as Trigger, is a fictional character in the popular BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" and its prequel "Rock & Chips". He was played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in "Only Fools and Horses" and Lewis Osbourne in "Rock & Chips". A regular at the Nag's Head pub, and old friend of Del Boy, Trigger is a road sweeper, and also appears to dabble in trading and petty thefts (though this status as a small-time thief is soon phased out of the character's development). He once supplied Del with paint which Del
Boycie the Trotters. One of his trademarks is his deep, mocking laugh, usually following a sarcastic, biting remark at the expense of Del or other characters, as well as his distinctive South London nasal twang. Boycie has appeared since the second episode of the first series; he made sporadic appearances from series 2–5 and appeared more in series 6 and 7. It is, however, usually Del (a character more street smart and popular with the Nag's Head social group) who wins the upper hand, often trading on the fact that he has a long-standing, flirtatious friendship with Boycie's wife, Marlene. Del