David Jason
- 84 years old
- English
- Actor
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Gold orders David Jason & Only Fools documentaries
Gold has ordered two new documentary series, focusing on Only Fools & Horses; and the work of its star, Sir David Jason.
British Comedy Guide, 19th January 2017David Jason talks about whether he'd do more OFAH
Sir David Jason has revealed that under the right circumstances, he would return to the role of Del Boy one last time - but there's something getting in the way. The legendary actor, 76, believed that following the death of writer John Sullivan, the chances of it coming to pass is slim.
The Sun, 14th January 2017The BBC treated Only Fools stars as 'poor relations'
Del Boy, Pop Larkin, G-g-Granville... David Jason is pure TV gold and now he's back, aged 76, in Still Open All Hours. 'But don't get me started on BBC salaries,' splutters our f-f-favourite shopkeeper - or swearing, fame and those PC plonkers...
Louise Gannon, Daily Mail, 14th January 2017As the warm, milky sitcom sequel continues, knackered lothario Gastric (Tim Healy) is still having no luck with the grimly clenched Madge (Brigit Forsyth). David Jason's Granville concocts a plan that has comfortingly familiar comic elements - ladders, silly costumes - so nobody minds if it doesn't really make sense. Elsewhere, it's a torrent of produce-based innuendo, with leeks, custard and bacon rind pressed into
erotic service.
Only Fools And Horses is TV's most-watched ever show
Only Fools And Horses has been announced as the most-watched show in the entire 80-year history of British television.
British Comedy Guide, 31st October 2016Still Open All Hours Series 3 confirmed
The BBC has ordered a third series of Still Open All Hours. The sitcom, which stars David Jason, has been getting over 7 million viewers.
British Comedy Guide, 12th September 2016The Defining the Norm Awards: the nominees
Comedian Will Franken honours the most conformist acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Will Franken, Spiked, 25th August 2016David Jason accused of racism after mis-telling joke
David Jason has been accused of racism after mis-telling one of the Queen's jokes in front of w ill.i.am on live TV this afternoon.
Nicola Agius, The Mirror, 12th June 2016David Jason sends letter ahead of OFAH funeral
Sir David Jason has written to the family of the late Keith Drew, whose funeral will have an Only Fools And Horses theme.
Olivia Waring, Metro, 9th June 2016David Jason says Still Open All Hours will return for Series 3
David Jason has said that the BBC will be making a third series of Still Open All Hours, the reboot of the classic sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 21st January 2016