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He may be loved by millions as Del Boy Trotter from classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses, but Sir David Jason wasn’t always the massive star he is today, in fact he had one major setback very early in his career. The actor, now 84 years old, was delighted when he got a starring role in sitcom Dad’s Army – now regarded as one of the true sitcom classics – but was axed from the BBC show just hours before filming began, following a bold move by the channel bosses. David flew through his audition for the role of Lance Corporal Jones and impressed show creators Jimmy Perry and David Croft with his knack for playing older characters – the actor was only in his late 20s at the time while Jones was supposed to be a pensioner.

Sir David Jason was once sacked by the BBC just hours after being cast for Dad's Army.

While reporting on the new stage adaptation of the iconic 70s sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, BBC Breakfast correspondent Jane McGovern found herself amidst a scene reminiscent of the show's slapstick humour. Anchors Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell watched from the studio as the chaos unfolded.

BBC Breakfast descended into hilarity when a set began to crumble around reporter Jane McGovern, prompting her to exclaim in surprise.

Married At First Sight UK viewers noted Thomas Hartley’s army-themed outfit on the show’s season finale in the wake of his hilarious “G.I Joke” remark last week. MAFS favourite Thomas is known for his iconic one-liners, and left viewers in stitches last week when he labelled fellow contestant Matt Murray a “G.I f*cking joke” during a very heated exchange. Now as the series draws to a close, Thomas rocked up in a sheer green and black top and shorts combo, a leather beret and leather jacket, paired with black platform boots – appearing to give the nod to the original G.I Joe action figure.Taking to Twitter, one MAFS viewer quipped: “Wait, has @tomhartofficial gone dressed as GI F***king Joke though?” Agreeing, someone else said: “Thomas has come as G.I.Joe”.

Police have named a great grandad killed in a horror crash on a Scots road.

A piece in Victoria Beckham's latest collection has been likened to something out of British sitcom, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.The singer-turned designer, 47, who recently donated £1million with husband David to help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, seems to have taken inspiration from the 1970s by including two relaxed tabard sweater vests.The V-neck tank tops in question, which come in two colours, are currently retailing on her website for a whopping £390 each. However, on social media the piece has been liked to something straight out of British sitcom, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, in which main character Frank Spencer was well known for wearing vests with loud, garish prints.

London on Sunday. The son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie, 20, looked stylish in a black flat cap and smart grey suit as he enjoyed an alfresco pint with friends in Chelsea.