Only Fools And Horses star Sue Holderness has praised a charity helpline for “changing lives for the better” by offering “unwavering” support to older people experiencing financial hardship. Holderness, 76, best known for playing Marlene in the sitcom, has teamed up with Independent Age, a charity which supports older people who are struggling financially, to raise awareness of its free helpline. In a new video for Independent Age, the actress spoke to staff, took helpline calls and met an older person who was being supported by the charity. “Every day, older people are contacting Independent Age. Joanna Elson, chief executive at Independent Age, said: “There are currently around two million older people living in poverty.