Sir David Jason: Last News

Veteran actress Diane Langton, known for her roles as June Snell in Only Fools and Horses, Nana McQueen in Hollyoaks and Ruby Rowan in Heartbeat, has passed away at the age of 77. With a career spanning over six decades, she appeared in numerous iconic British shows, including EastEnders.

The iconic Only Fools And Horses has come under fire from its own creator for featuring a scene that was "so bad".The late John Sullivan, the genius behind the beloved comedy, was so let down by the notorious A Royal Flush episode that he wished it had never seen the light of day. Despite drawing in an impressive 18 million viewers on its debut, this particular chapter has been labelled as one of the show's most significant flops. Sullivan is reported to have "hated it", lamenting its existence.This Christmas turkey, which hit our screens on Christmas Day in 1986, even underwent censorship at the hands of Sullivan due to Del Boy's questionable behaviour.

Sir David Jason has revealed his "regret" when it comes to Only Fools and Horses.The legendary actor, 84, played the role of Derek Trotter - aka Del Boy - on the iconic show between 1981 and 2003. And appearing on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday (8 October), he described how the character has left him feeling followed by a "ghost". Speaking to host Jon Kay, David said: "That Derek Trotter thing, he's a bit of a ghost that comes along behind me like A Christmas Carol." Jon then asked: "That's interesting that you're calling Del Boy a bit of a ghost in your life.

Sir David Jason, best known for his legendary role as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, has been a staple of British comedy and drama for decades.The BBC sitcom, which first aired in 1981, follows the antics of Del Boy and the Trotter family as they attempt to make a quick buck and ultimately become millionaires. Born David John White in 1940, Sir David's illustrious career has seen him take on a variety of roles including Granville in Open All Hours, Blanco in Porridge, Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May, and DI Frost in A Touch of Frost, among others. However, it seems acting talent runs in the family, as Sir David's brother is also a well-known face on television.

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.

Only Fools And Horses served as a launchpad for many of its stars, including Nicolas Lyndhurst and Sir David Jason. But one actor from the beloved sitcom decided to swap the glitz and glamour of fame for a completely different career path. The iconic BBC show, which centred around the hilarious escapades of Del Boy Trotter and his brother Rodney as they concocted various schemes to strike it rich, captured the hearts of fans not just in the UK but globally.The show's popularity peaked in 1996 when nearly 17 million viewers tuned in for the Christmas special.

For the best part of 60 years, Sir David Jason has been delighting viewers of all ages with his impeccable on-screen presence and finesse for commanding an audience. Whether it was tickling a childish funny bone with kids comedy series Do Not Adjust Your Set, delighting viewers as wheeler-dealer Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, or getting to grips with his inner detective as DI Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost — there’s no denying that David has become a firm fan favourite in countless households.

When Sir David Jason heard that Jay Blades was going to perform to the Only Fools And Horses theme tune on Strictly Come Dancing, he decided to offer “a bit of encouragement”.Two years later the pair are now friends and have just finished making the series David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed.The routine, filmed for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2021, saw 53-year-old Jay, sporting a Del Boy-style flat cap and a gold medallion, jiving around a yellow Reliant Regal. “Jay was doing Strictly Come Dancing and I heard that he was going to try, desperately, to dance to the opening theme tune of Only Fools And Horses,” says David, 83.

Before he found fame and became one of our most beloved actors in shows such as Only Fools And Horses and A Touch Of Frost, Sir David Jason was an electrician.Then during the Covid lockdowns he started spending more and more time in his toolshed and rediscovered his passion for making model rockets, restoring vintage motorcycles and running an electric train set. So when he met The Repair Shop's Jay Blades the pair became firm friends and decided to film a new TV show together called David and Jay's Touring Toolshed for BBC2. Jay has been particularly impressed with the rockets the actor builds and launches.

Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray has been slapped with a parking fine of £2,800. The 66-year-old actor, who is currently battling cancer, revealed that an unsolved parking ticket he received at McDonald's five years ago has soared to an eye-watering amount. The star, who played Mickey Pearce on the popular comedy show, told fans how he first received a fine of £100 for parking in a disabled bay, which he claims a member of staff told him to do while he waited for his food.

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason has shared a health update with fans after he pulled out of a number of shows. David released a statement on Saturday, 12 August, to tell his fans that a scheduled operation means that he has to pull out of the upcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.The 83 year old is about to have an operation to have a "new bionic body part fitted".

Sir David Jason's wife Gill Hinchcliffe has spoken out after the actor found out he is father to a previously unknown daughter from a previous relationship. The Only Fools & Horses legend, 83, recently found out he is father to Abi Harris, 52, who was born in 1970 following a brief relationship with her actress mother Jennifer Hill.

With its famous one-liners and scenes that fans can quote by heart, it’s no wonder Only Fools and Horses is one of Britain’s favourite sitcoms. Beginning in 1981 on the BBC, the cast has since gone on to star in more dramas and series and have become well-known faces on our screens.The beloved show starred the beloved David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Lennard, Buster, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong and many more. Here's what happened to the main cast and where they are now… Sir David Jason Derek “Del Boy” Trotter was played by actor David Jason, 83, from 1981 right through to 2014 in the comeback series.

Only Fools & Horses star Sir David Jason has been pictured for first time with his 52 year old daughter who's existence he only recently discovered .The family resemblance was clear to see as 83 year old David smiled next to his daughter, Abi Harris, in a picture shared with the Mirror after he proudly announced that he had found out she was his flesh and blood.The acting legend also found out that he has a ten year old grandson, Charlie, and he's welcomed the pair into his family with open arms. In the first snap of David and Abi Harris together, there were striking similarities between the pair, including the same square face shape, button nose, kind smile and deep blue-green eyes.

Only Fools And Horses legend Sir David Jason has shared his "delight" after discovering he is father to a previously unknown 52-year-old daughter. The 83-year-old, who is also dad to 22-year-old Sophie with wife Gill Hinchcliffe, 62, was told the news only recently, he told the Mirror. Sir David told the Mirror: "To say it was a surprise to find out I had a daughter from years ago is an understatement." The iconic actor's daughter, Abi, was born in 1970 following a brief relationship with her actress mother Jennifer Hill.

Only Fools And Horses legend David Jason has expressed "delight" after discovering he is father to a previously unknown 52-year-old daughter. The 83-year-old, who is also dad to 22-year-old Sophie with wife Gill Hinchcliffe, 62, learnt the news only recently, he told the Mirror. His daughter, Abi, was born in 1970 following a brief relationship with her actress mother Jennifer Hill.

Sir David Jason.The Hollywood actress, 52, who played Mariette on the show, starred alongside the Only Fools and Horses actor, 82, in popular series, The Darling Buds of May, where he played 'Pop' Larkin.Cosied up side by side, the duo grinned from ear to ear as they were pictured together at the launch of the second series of the show in 1992.The Welsh beauty affectionately placed an arm through David's as they sat on a bench together.Catherine looked super chic in thick black tights which she paired with an oversized cream blazer which featured large gold buttons.She wore her hair in a fashionable bob which had been curled to rest on her shoulders.David cut a smart casual picture in a pair of light blue trousers alongside a worn-in leather jacket.Catherine appeared in 18 episodes of the hit show and played the eldest Larkin daughter.

Sir David Jason, 82, said Queen Elizabeth has set the “standard of what Great Britain stands for” when he joined the star-studded line-up for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday night.The actor accompanied the likes of Dame Kelly Holmes, Ant and Dec and Dame Maureen Lipman for a segment which discussed what the Queen means to them.Appearing in an opulent room, David proclaimed that the Queen is a “wonderful woman” and praised her for 70 years of service.The Only Fools and Horses star said: “[The Queen] is the sort of standard of what Great Britain stands for.”Speaking over clips of Her Majesty attending her father George VI’s funeral aged 25, David continued: “To take on the responsibility that was handed to her on her father’s death was tremendous.“How many people that age do you know that could do anywhere near what was expected of her.“She showed such metal...a wonderful woman.”The actor then commended the Queen for the dedication she has shown throughout her reign.He applauded: “She is an example to us all about how you can be dedicated to something.“Whether it is your job, to life, to your religion, to whatever.Possibly the most surprising was Tom Cruise who introduced the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.Speaking on stage, the Top Gun actor said it was a “privilege” to be asked to take part in The Queen’s celebrations and gushed that he has “great respect” for the monarch.He said: “It’s a real privilege. I was just very honoured [when I was asked to be part of the Jubilee celebrations].