Tessa Peake-Jones Had 30-Year Relationship With Co-Star Douglas Hodge

Tessa Peake-Jones, renowned for her role as Raquel Turner in the beloved BBC sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses', was in a romantic relationship with actor Douglas Hodge, who portrayed her on-screen son Damien in a memorable dream sequence. Initially introduced as a one-off guest in 1988, Tessa's character became central to the series, eventually marrying Del Boy Trotter and having a son together. Hodge's portrayal of an adult Damien in the 1996 episode 'Heroes and Villains' featured a dystopian vision where he dominates the world. The couple's relationship lasted nearly three decades, and they have two children together, but they amicably separated in 2013. Tessa continued to act in various roles, while Hodge has built a notable theatre and television career. Their unique off-screen relationship and on-screen dynamic have become a memorable aspect of the show's legacy.