David Jason
- 84 years old
- English
- Actor
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John Challis was set for a TV reunion David Jason
Sir David Jason has paid a tearful tribute to the late John Challis, his Only Fools And Horses co-star for more than 20 years.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 20th September 2021Only Fools And Horses: does it stand the test of time?
First shown 40 years ago today, the classic sitcom's first episode flirted with some risque humour but at its heart were family and love
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 8th September 2021Only Fools And Horses book to mark show's 40th anniversary
A book celebrating the 40th anniversary of Only Fools And Horses is to be published. Written by Jim Sullivan, the son of creator John Sullivan, it aims to be "a fully illustrated definitive history of the iconic BBC show".
British Comedy Guide, 15th July 2021David Jason interview
"Biggest disappointment? Not landing the role of Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad's Army".
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 29th May 2021BBC rejected David Jason for Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
When he was suggested to play the lead role of Frank Spencer in the series executives said the actor possessed "no star quality".
The Mirror, 26th March 2021David Jason: star blasts censorship in comedy
David Jason, best known for his role in British comedy Only Fools And Horses, has spoken out on censorship on television and the comparisons between his days acting in a sitcom and how different it is today.
Charlie Milward, The Daily Express, 16th February 2021Only Fools And Horses stamps to be released by Royal Mail
Royal Mail is to release a set of 12 stamps to mark the 40th anniversary year of Only Fools And Horses.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2021David Jason: playing Del Boy helped him grieve
The natiional treasure has opened up about how filming the Only Fools And Horses specials in the mid-90s gave him a focus after the death of his partner, Myfanwy Talog.
James Desborough, The Mirror, 3rd January 2021Review - David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star
Ninety minutes of David Jason's finest moments? Lovely jubbly!
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 22nd December 2020'Falling through the bar' was based on theatre stunts
Only Fools And Horses star Sir David Jason says the "falling through the bar" scene was based on similar stunts on stage.
He told how the writer John Sullivan once saw a man "nearly" fall through a bar hatch.
Chloe Kerr, The Sun, 22nd November 2020