 According to Variety, Nicholas will star as Alan Cornwall who is described as Frasiers old college buddy turned university professor. British, boozy and larger than life, Alan has an intellect on par with Frasiersif only he ever felt like using it. Alans mischievous streak might be just what Frasier could use to shake up his ... Only Fools and Horses Nicholas Lyndhurst to star in Frasier... 