British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
David Jason: My Life On Screen. David Jason. Copyright: Shiver Productions
David Jason: My Life On Screen

David Jason: My Life On Screen

  • TV documentary
  • U&Gold
  • 2017
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

A revealing, highly personal insight into the life and career of Sir David Jason, told in his own words. Features David Jason.

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BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

Mother Goose

Pantomime from 1965, starring Norman Vaughan and Terry Scott.

Do Not Adjust Your Set. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Denise Coffey, Michael Palin, David Jason, Eric Idle TV

Do Not Adjust Your Set

Children's sketch show starring David Jason and Pythons Idle, Jones, and Palin.

Hark At Barker. Lord Rustless (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

Hark At Barker

The dogmatic Lord Rustless finds his stately posture frustrated by his uncontrollable staff as he attempts to lecture on a series of topics.

6 Dates With Barker. Fritz Braun / 'Lola' (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

6 Dates With Barker

Series of six comedy plays showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC TV

Porridge

Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean and guiding his young 'roomie' Godber, whilst residing in HMP Slade.

The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC TV

The Two Ronnies

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC TV

Open All Hours

Mean-yet-loveable northern shopkeeper Arkwright is allergic to spending money - much to the trouble of his put-upon nephew and sole employee Granville.

Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC TV

Still Open All Hours

Update of classic 1970s/80s sitcom Open All Hours, starring David Jason as Granville, now the owner of Arkwright's grocery store.

The Top Secret Life Of Edgar Briggs. Edgar Briggs (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

The Top Secret Life Of Edgar Briggs

Edgar Briggs is a counter-espionage agent responsible for adding more confusion to a case than was there before.

Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

Lucky Feller

Sitcom starring David Jason as the younger of two brothers living at home with their mum, from where they run a small plumbing and repair business.

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC TV

Only Fools And Horses

Sitcom about two market traders, Del Boy and his brother Rodney.

Porterhouse Blue. Skullion (David Jason). Copyright: Carnival Films TV

Porterhouse Blue

Comedy set in a crusty Cambridge college challenged by change.

The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason) TV

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Terry Pratchett's Hogfather. Copyright: The Mob Film Co TV

Terry Pratchett's Hogfather

Adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Christmas-themed Discworld tale. There is an attempt to kill the Hogfather, so his duties are taken over by Death.

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co TV

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

An adptation of the first two Discworld novels, in which the cowardly wizard Rincewind travels with Twoflower, the Disc's first tourist.

A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television TV

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

David Jason stars as Peter Barnes, an average man forever struggling against red tape and bureaucracy.

Micawber. Wilkins Micawber (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television TV

Micawber

David Jason stars as Wilkins Micawber in this gentle festive comedy drama set in the heart of Victorian England.

Albert's Memorial. Image shows from L to R: Harry (David Jason), Frank (David Warner). Copyright: Granada Productions TV

Albert's Memorial

One-off dark comedy drama about two World War II veterans taking the body of their friend to Germany. Stars David Jason & David Warner.

The Royal Bodyguard. Captain Guy Hubble (David Jason) TV

The Royal Bodyguard

Sir David Jason stars as newly promoted Royal Protection Officer Captain Guy Hubble, a man unquestionably totally out of his depth.

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television TV

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Six-part documentary series looking at sitcom Only Fools & Horses.

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