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David Jason is an English actor, comedian and television producer. He is best known for his role as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, Detective Inspector Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost, Granville in Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours, and Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May.

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Sir David Jason, 84, seen for the first time with wife Gill posing on the red carpet just hours after Only Fools And Horses co-star Diane Langton's death was announced

15/01/25 21:08

It comes just hours after it was announced his Only Fools And Horses co-star Diane Langton died aged 77. David, 84, who dressed smart in a grey trench coat and flat cap, flashed a thumbs up for the cameras on the red carpet....read

BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay takes swipe at Good Morning Britain with rare post about ratings as he pays tribute to colleagues
02/01/25 13:14
The 53-year-old, who hosts the programme with Sally Nugent Monday to Wednesday, took to his social media to reflect on his past year at work.
Sir David Jason, 84, praises 'hysterical and moving' Only Fools and Horses The Musical and admits it 'brought a tear to my eye'
20/12/24 09:03
The actor, 84, who portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter on the beloved BBC sitcom, said the stage show 'brought a tear to my eye' as memories of his time on the series came flooding back.
Sir David Jason, 84, meets with the cast of Only Fools and Horses The Musical as he makes a rare public appearance for the gala performance
19/12/24 09:08
Posing for photos backstage at the Eventim Apollo, he was joined by Sam Lupton who has taken on his iconic character for the UK tour.
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Sir David Jason 'almost quit' Only Fools And Horses 17 years before the show ended
19/12/24 01:51
The actor, 84, portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter on the beloved BBC sitcom which ran from 1981 to 1991 followed by several Christmas specials.
Sir David Jason, 84, makes rare appearance at star-studded Only Fools And Horses Musical gala night
18/12/24 21:50
The actor, who played Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in the BBC sitcom, joined members of the cast including Sam Lupton, Vinny Jones and Paul Whitehouse on the red carpet.
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Sir David Jason, 84, reveals he is planning a family Christmas with daughter he didn't know existed for 52 years
24/11/24 01:40
The Only Fools and Horses icon has revealed plans for a family Christmas that will include his long lost daughter, whom he only discovered last year at the age of 84.
The day Danger Mouse trumped Del Boy! Sir David Jason reveals hilarious interaction as he touched down in the US
16/11/24 22:58
The official had no idea who Sir David was until he spoke - when the man immediately recognised the distinctive voice of Danger Mouse.
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Only Fools And Horses star Sir David Jason, 84, reveals he struggles to get parts because of his age: 'I'm trying to convince producers I've got many characters left to play'
12/11/24 00:16
The actor, who played the hapless Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses for two decades, told the Radio Times that he was 'desperately' trying to get television bosses to cast him in his twilight years.
Are YOU taller than Gary Barlow's son? See how you stack up with our interactive graphic which reveals heights of 400 famous figures, past and present
08/11/24 14:24
24-year-old Daniel went unexpectedly viral after social media users seized on a sweet family photo of him towering over his 5ft 7in Take That star father.
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David Jason, 84, slams modern-day television for including 'too much swearing and vulgar language' as he insists 'young people today have given up on manners'
31/10/24 09:47
The veteran actor, 84, is best known for his iconic role in the series Only Fools And Horses, but in a new interview, has called into question the inclusion of more lewd phrases in shows currently on-screen.
Only Fools and Horses icon David Jason calls out big Hollywood stars who are 'extremely difficult and a pain' as he reveals touching gesture from the 'nicest guy' in showbusiness
16/10/24 12:06
The Only Fools and Horses star, 84, formed a strong bond with comedy legend Ronnie, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 76.
Sir David Jason reveals which famous actors he blamed for his Hollywood film career not working out
15/10/24 07:58
The actor, 84, who is best known for playing Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter on Only Fools And Horses, also hoped to make an impact on the big screen.
Only Fools icon David Jason slams fame-hungry celebrities who are 'selfish and rude to the point of being vulgar'
10/10/24 11:50
The Only Fools and Horses star, 84, revealed how his late friend Ronnie Barker instilled in him the importance of sharing their successes with their crews.
Dear David Jason, might you be my biological father? As a young actor, the Only Fools And Horses legend had a fling with a co-star. Here, he reveals how an astonishing letter changed his life
05/10/24 00:53
There's a photograph somewhere of the cast of a 1970s production of Under Milk Wood, at the Mermaid Theatre in London. I'm there, with my thumbs in my belt loops and wearing a cravat.
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Iconic corner shop from legendary British sitcom goes up for auction...can YOU guess the name of the show?
30/09/24 19:34
The property - on Lister Avenue in the Doncaster suburb of Balby - is set to go under the hammer on October 15 with a guide price of £150,000.
How tall are YOU compared to Hollywood heart-throbs, world leaders, sports stars and tech tycoons? Find out with our ultimate interactive graphic of more than 400 famous figures, past and present...
23/08/24 11:31
Ever wondered just how tall Kim Kardashian is? Or how the TV personality compares to the rest of her perfectly groomed Kardashian-Jenner clan? Well, ponder no more.
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She's an iconic sitcom star who rose to fame as one of Peckham's finest, but at 64 she's barely aged a day... can you guess who she is?
19/06/24 11:44
One of British comedy's most legendary stars appears to have barely aged a day since rising to fame, as she enjoyed a night out with a pal in London's Soho on Tuesday.
The 'death' of the British sitcom: How classic format used in Only Fools and Horses, Absolutely Fabulous and Fawlty Towers is dying off in favour of 'comedy dramas' - as BBC bosses vow to make 'laugh out loud' content
24/05/24 08:12
It was the BBC that supported iconic British comedies but the broadcaster's Jon Petrie is the first to admit recent shows have missed the mark .
Now that's a cushty cap! Del Boy's signature flat titfer from Only Fools And Horses goes up for sale for £5,000
22/05/24 16:58
A woollen checked flat hat believed to have been worn by David Jason during Only Fools and Horses' opening credits in the mid-1980s has gone on sale.
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Del Boy's Only Fools and Horses tower block is earmarked for demolition but real-life residents say living there is 'lovely jubbly'
08/05/24 21:32
The Trotters lived on the 12th floor of the tower block on the fictional Nyrere Estate in Peckham, South London.
'British Bardot' actress Susan Penhaligon puts historic Thames houseboat that was used to smuggle Allied airmen out of Nazi-occupied Europe up for sale for £850,000
22/03/24 14:57
Actress Susan Penhaligon (pictured), 74, who has starred alongside Dame Judi Dench and Sir David Jason , has called the historic barge home for the past 27 years.
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The Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades prepares for three-day furniture showcase at former Branston Pickle Factory
12/03/24 21:55
Jay, 54, has taken up residency at the former Branston Pickle factory in Bermondsey, south-east London, to show off a series of newly restored wares alongside other craftspeople.
The Repair Shop is set to return for a tenth series with experts looking for items with 'fascinating back stories' to return to their former glory
11/03/24 13:39
Jay Blades , 54, and the experts from the BBC One programme have saved more than a thousand precious items and historical artefacts since launching in 2017.
Sir David Jason lands new TV role on popular motoring show making it the show's 'biggest signing ever'
16/02/24 18:18
Sir David Jason has signed up to appear on National Geographic motoring show Car SOS.
Water plonker! Bottle of Del Boy's Peckham Spring from Only Fools and Horses up for grabs for £4,000 - just months after one that featured in a Christmas special sold for £2,600 at auction after being rescued from a recycling bin
16/02/24 10:30
A bottle of Peckham Spring from the 1992 Christmas special of hit British sitcom Only Fools and Horses has gone to auction in Bristol for a whopping £4,000.
Sir David Jason makes shock admission about his Only Fools co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst's Frasier reboot as he reveals he HASN'T watched it
28/01/24 13:12
Sir David Jason has shockingly admitted he hasn't watched his Only Fools co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst in the Frasier reboot.
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Jay Blades leaves Sir David Jason speechless as he tells actor to 'do one' and storms off camera following row on set
25/01/24 19:27
The actor, 83, has joined forces with The Repair Shop 's Jay, 53, for a new BBC series which sees them meet talented crafters, hobbyists and enthusiasts across the country.
Sir David Jason reveals Only Fools And Horses producers were left 'quaking in their boots' after offscreen row with co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst: 'The whole crew went stiff'
23/01/24 08:39
The British actor played street-savvy market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter alongside Lyndhurst as his slow-witted younger brother Rodney for 22-years.
David & Jay's Touring Toolshed review: Del Boy's back, 83 years young... and still stealing every scene, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
23/01/24 00:42
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Sir David swapped his Reliant three-wheeler for the cockpit of a 1950s Victor jet bomber - complete with nuclear trigger
Sir David Jason reveals whether he would consider playing Del Boy again as he discusses potential Only Fools And Horses comeback
20/01/24 20:28
Sir David Jason returned to our TV screens last year during Christmas for an Only Fools And Horses Christmas special.
What a lovely jubbly double act: Only Fools legend David Jason and Repair Shop host Jay Blades make a delightful pair as hosts of a new show celebrating Great British Eccentrics...
19/01/24 22:30
Only Fools' Sir David Jason and the Repair Shop's Jay Blades have joined forces to host their new show, Touring Toolshed, on BBC2.
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Sir David Jason reveals the awkward conversation he had with the Queen while getting his knighthood: 'I felt like such a wally'
17/01/24 15:46
The actor, 83, reflected on the moment he received his knighthood at Buckingham Palace in 2005.
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Sir David Jason, 83, is back on his feet following hip surgery as he dresses as Del Boy to attend Only Fools And Horses convention
15/01/24 17:11
Sir David Jason proved he is well and truly back on his feet when he attended at Only Fools And Horses convention on Sunday following his recent hip surgery.
Only Fools And Horses fans admit they can't wait for Del Boy Trotter and co to return for Christmas special - despite it being a repeat: 'I'll be sure to watch it!'
24/12/23 12:40
Fans are getting excited to see a TV legend return to screens for the Christmas Special of Only Fools And Horses on Sunday.
Sir David Jason addresses rumours of a feud with Nicholas Lyndhurst 20 years after Only Fools and Horses ended
23/12/23 00:10
The actor, 83, played wheeler dealer Del Boy on the classic sitcom alongside Nicholas, 62, but it has been two decades since the last episode aired.
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Sir David Jason to 'return to TV screens with Only Fools And Horses Christmas special'
06/12/23 22:28
Del Boy is set to return to TV screens with an Only Fools and Horses Christmas special, it has been reported.
'I am on the mend!': David Jason, 83, looks chipper on ITV's Lorraine as he reveals he underwent surgery to get a 'bionic' hip fitted - after postponing Only Fools And Horses convention
15/11/23 12:47
Sir David Jason looked chipper as he appeared on ITV 's Lorraine to give a health update following hip surgery - and said his 'bionic' hip is 'wonderful'.
Sir David Jason, 83, emerges on crutches as he gives fans their first major health update since postponing Only Fools And Horses convention to undergo hip surgery
05/11/23 20:26
The actor, 83, who played Del Boy on the BBC 's 'Only Fools' sitcom from 1981 to 2003, revealed in August he needed to undergo hip surgery to have a 'bionic body part fitted'.
Only Fools And Horses' West End musical set to tour across the UK - after its four-year run at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket
27/10/23 10:30
Only Fools And Horses the musical is set to tour across the UK after an incredible four-year run at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Sir David Jason, 83, still makes MAMMOTH amount in royalties each year after his successful decades-long acting career
09/10/23 00:58
Sir David Jason is still making plenty of cash at the age of 83 thanks to his successful acting career.
Sir David Jason, 83, suffers health scare and is forced to postpone Only Fools And Horses convention until 2024
13/08/23 20:10
Sir David Jason has been forced to postpone an Only Fools And Horses convention on Sunday after having a serious health scare.
Only Fools and Horses could return to TV screens with a brand new cast as West End stars reveal hopes to film adaptation based on musical
23/06/23 00:02
A brand new Only Fools and Horses could come to TV screens.
Only Fools And Horses icon Sir David Jason, 83, set to return to screens with new BBC show alongside The Repair Shop's Jay Blades
20/06/23 20:06
Only Fools And Horses legend Sir David Jason is set to return to TV screen with a brand new show.
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If They Could See Us Now: What happened to the cast of Only Fools and Horses? From deaths to family tragedy, a secret child, EastEnders and Mamma Mia - how life changed for Sir David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and their co-stars
25/04/23 12:12
The show, famous for catchphrases such as 'cushty', 'lovely jubbly' and 'plonker', starred aspiring entrepreneur Del Boy (Sir David Jason) and his younger brother Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst).
Only Fools and Horses policewoman Sandra dies aged 62: Actress-turned-novelist Kate Saunders who found fame opposite David Jason in 1982 episode of beloved sitcom passes away at her home
24/04/23 16:35
The actress-turned-novelist played policewoman Sandra in the much-love sitcom and played alongside David Jason in the 1982 episode.
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Sir David Jason's wife tells how the Only Fools star 'took their only child Sophie, 22, away to tell her he had another daughter' from a brief fling in 1970
29/03/23 00:57
The couple revealed that after being confronted with the 'massive surprise' she had a half-sister 30 years older than her, Sophie had taken the revelation with 'great understanding and maturity'.
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Moment David Jason meets long lost daughter he never knew existed: Only Fools and Horses star is pictured with 52-year-old mother-of-one as she reveals she asked him to take paternity test after a friend noticed they have the same-shaped nose
28/03/23 16:01
The actor, 83, who previously believed he only had one 22-year-old daughter, has 'welcomed' Abi Harris and his grandson Charlie, ten, into the Jason family.
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Who is David Jason's wife Gill Hinchcliffe and who are his children? A look back at the actor's family history after he discovered he has a 52-year-old daughter and grandson, 10
28/03/23 09:07
The actor revealed on March 27 that he was 'delighted' to discover he had a 52-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old grandson he had no idea existed.
David Jason's long lost daughter, 52, only discovered her father's true identity when she wrote to Only Fools star asking him to take a paternity test... after they appeared together on stage and realised they have the same-shaped nose!
28/03/23 07:20
The Only Fools and Horses star, 83, who previously believed he only had one 22-year-old daughter, has 'welcomed' Abi Harris and his grandson Charlie, ten, into the Jason family.
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Lovely jubbly! Sir David Jason reveals his 'surprise and delight' after discovering he has a 52-year-old daughter and grandson, 10, he had no idea existed
27/03/23 21:47
The TV icon has now welcomed his newfound daughter, Abi Harris (pictured), and grandson, Charlie, into the family and says he is making up for lost time by getting to know the pair.
Only Fools And Horses star Sue Holderness is reunited with former co-star Sir David Jason - 20 years after iconic BBC show came to an end
06/03/23 09:05
The pair were seen posing for a photo some 20 years after the show came to an end following a 22-year run on BBC1.
Who needs a Reliant Regal? Sir David Jason, 83, takes to the skies in his own Robinson R44 helicopter before touching down in Buckinghamshire after getting his pilot's licence in 2005
22/02/23 17:03
The Only Fools And Horses star, 83, certainly looked the part, as he sported a Robinson Helicopter cap and a HeliAir black jacket.
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Nicholas Lyndhurst WILL star in Frasier reboot where he'll play a pal of Kelsey Grammer's character Dr Crane - in first major role since his son's death
03/02/23 16:49
Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst is busy filming the Frasier revival this week, it has been confirmed.

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