Harlech Tower is the west London tower block which once was used to portray Nelson Mandela House, the setting for Del Boy & Rodney’s home in the popular sitcom.

Plans emerged in January to have it demolished as part of a £650 million regeneration of the area.

Comedy TV channel Gold has launched a campaign calling for Ealing Council to allow the installation of either a statue of Sir David Jason’s character Del Boy or a plaque to commemorate Nelson Mandela House.

The channel has shared the initial designs, which include a shiny gold statue of Del Boy, to generate support from the public.

They have also mocked up a golden version of Del Boy’s car, and a plaque that reads: “This plaque commemorates Nelson Mandela House, the much loved home of Derek & Rodney Trotter in ‘Only Fools And Horses’, 1981 - 2003”.

The petition needs 1,500 signatures to be submitted for the council’s consideration.

Only Fools And Horses star John Challis, who played Boycie, shared his support for the petition.

Challis said: “The tower carries a lot of nostalgia for many of us – not just the cast, but everyone who has enjoyed watching the show.

“While we don’t want to stand in the way of any progress, we do want to commemorate the tower’s long-standing connection to Only Fools And Horses.

“Join me in signing Gold’s online petition calling for a plaque or Del Boy statue to be installed on-site to celebrate the famous block.”