One of the last remaining 'Pearly Kings' who was the inspiration behind Del Boy is fighting to keep the Cockney tradition alive saying there are only around 12 left.

George Major, 86, who was crowned The Pearly King of Peckham more than 65 years ago, said there were once more than 400 like him.

But he says he is now only one of around a dozen left carrying the torch.

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