He was a good second banana, particularly to ronnie barker, largely because barker could have read the yellow pages and made it funny, but only fools and horses shows his limitations. David jason talks through the vibrant string of characters he has played throughout his career ahead of the release of his autobiography, david jason. Mar 31, 2017 only fools and horses stars sir david jason and nicholas lyndhurst have revealed that their beloved characters del boy and rodney will not be making a return to our television screens. We couldnt have made the story of only fools and horses without the legendary actor at the heart of the show, david jason.
Lennard pearce normally saw the funny side of things but once, when we broke into the. David jason was the fourth choice actor to play the character del. The show was only 23 episodes old when it struck for the. Only fools and horses is a british television sitcom created and written by john sullivan. Edward grandad trotter lennard pearce, derek del boy trotter david jason and rodney. David jason shares his only fools and horses secrets. He joins phillip and holly to talk about his new book only fools and stories and to recreate the hilarious bar scene from only fools and horses. The actor told itv news when the popular sitcom first aired in 1981 it probably got one of. And sir david jason is set to appear as del boy for one last time after agreeing to take photos with fans at a oneoff event. David jason interviews the favourites gold conducted a poll to find out the top only fools and horses episodes as voted for by the viewers.
Gold conducted a poll to find out the top 20 only fools and horses episodes as voted for by the viewers. David jason interviews the favourites only fools and. David jason, talking in 2015, looks back on the success of only fools and horses. It ran for seven series and sixteen christmas specials until 25 december 2003, when the final episode was broadcast. Only fools and horses quotes and full scripts online. Pages interest only fools and legends videos david jason short documentary. Jun 21, 2010 only fools and horses jokes you missed the first time round. Only fools and horses david jason is bringing del boy back. He was played by david jason in the original series and was portrayed as a teenager. In his first book david jason told us about himself from his early years training as an electrician through to making it as one of britains greatest actors. John challis talks only fools and horses ahead of landmark milestone. Sir david jason to revisit only fools and horses and his life. Only fools actors david jason, nicholas lyndhurst and john challis talk about the heartbreaking moment lennard pearce grandad passed away. Nothing but books, learning, education thats why youre no good at.
Sir david john white obe born 2 february 1940, known professionally by his stage name david jason, is an english actor, comedian, screenwriter, television presenter and producer. Aug 28, 2017 david jason and nicholas lyndhurst look back fondly at only fools and horses in a new series with unseen footage. He is best known for his roles as derek del boy trotter in the bbc comedy series sitcom only fools and horses, detective inspector jack frost in a touch of frost. Jason was actually only picked four days before filming started on the first episode. The show will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year and so, ahead of. Jan 14, 2017 sir david jason reveals that he would come back as wheeler dealer del boy for one last only fools and horses stint but theres one thing missing. Oct 08, 2012 the wit and wisdom of only fools and horses ebook written by dan sullivan, sir david jason. Only fools and horses tv series 19812003 only fools and. David jason played the hilarious lead role in bbc sitcom only fools and horses between 1981 and 2003 to become an icon in british comedy and his punchy jokes, and insults, never. Jim broadbent who later went on to play roy slater, enn rietel and billy murray were all asked before jason but all turned it down due to other commitments. The wit and wisdom of only fools and horses by dan sullivan. Only fools and horses star david jason has revealed he is bringing back del boy the daily star reports that the actor will reprise his role as the iconic trader in a potential touring event. Mar 30, 2017 sir david jason reunites with only fools and horses pal nicholas lyndhurst and confirms del boy and rodney will never return. Oct 04, 2017 sir david jason has said his most famous show only fools and horses probably wouldnt get made today.
Apr 16, 2020 the boycie laugh just happened in rehearsals. David jason talks to chris harvey about fame, censorship and being spurned by monty python. The best quotes from only fools and horses the classic british tv comedy. X factor fans rage as martin bashir is saved again and brand show a fing joke. Nov 23, 2019 only fools and horses fans have slammed an upcoming convention which is charging. Now, in only fools and stories, he tells us about the many other lives he has lived his. In total, 64 regular episodes of only fools and horses, all written.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the wit and wisdom of only fools and horses. Aired back in october 1981 as part of the first ever series of only fools and horses, slow bus to chingford follows del boy on his mission to launch a new tourism business with the help of rodney and grandad. This is a rough guide to the various cuts made to episodes of only fools and horses released on dvd in the uk. David jason talks about danger mouse to only fools and horses. Filming of the first series began in may 1981, and the first episode, big brother, was transmitted on bbc one at 8. Jan 19, 2017 sir david said he feels it is right to give an accurate insight into how the show was put together. The show was first broadcast in the united kingdom on bbc one on 8 september 1981. David jasons memories of making only fools and horses daily. May 11, 2015 gold conducted a poll to find out the nations favourite only fools and horses episode. David jason and nicholas lyndhurst remembering only fools and. David jason was a consummate comedy character actor, the best weve ever. In detail sir david jason explained a particular example of a del boy joke that fell flat while he was filming only fools and horses. Gold conducted a poll to find out the nations favourite only fools and horses episode.
David jason talks about danger mouse to only fools and. Del boy falls through the bar only fools and horses. Tik tok only fools and horses videos are brilliant. Only fools and horses stars nicholas lyndhurst and sir david. List of only fools and horses dvd cuts wikilists fandom.
Only fools and horses episodes, heres a fresh interview with david jason. Contentsshow series one all episodes the original introduction and closing credit theme tunes by ronnie hazlehurst are replaced by the more familiar john sullivan theme tunes first. Steve clarks book the official inside story is the definitive history of only fools and horses. First of all, david jason isnt a strong enough performer to be the star of the show. Watch our video in which david gives a glimpse into a touching, funny and warmhearted story. David jason says he is bringing back only fools and horses legend. Sir david jason to reprise del boy at only fools and horses event. In a series of interviews david jason gives a rare insight into what it was like to work on some of the fans favourite episodes. Only fools and legends david jason talks about how his. My life by david jason david jason, one of britains best loved. Sir david jason reunites with only fools and horses pal. The following is an episode list for the bbc one sitcom only fools and horses.
Most cuts were made due to licencing issues of the music played in the background, as detailed below. Jun, 2016 only fools and horses legend david jason has come under fire for racism after attempting to repeat one of the queens jokes during a live television broadcast on bbc1. Peckhams finest entrepreneur derek del boy trotter would take part in any dodgy getrichquickscheme to earn an extra quid or two and they almost never go to plan. Oct 10, 20 david jason shares his only fools and horses secrets the beloved comedy great speaks ahead of the launch of his autobiography, reflecting on a career which has seen him play some of the most. Derek del boy trotter played by david jason, a fasttalking, archetypal south. He is best known for his roles as derek del boy trotter in the bbc comedy series sitcom only fools and horses, detective inspector jack frost in a touch of frost, granville in open all hours and still open all. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Only fools and horses david jasons favourite episode. Raquel talks to her parents for the first time in years. Pages interest only fools and legends videos david jason talks about how his acting career started. Introducing uncle albert only fools and horses bbc. It is nice to know that the legacy of this classic show lives on for a new generation.
The second only fools and horses lineup of left to right del boy david jason, rodney nicholas lyndhurst and uncle albert buster merryfield lasted from 1985 to 1996. Only fools and horses is a british sitcom which aired on bbc one for seven seasons, nineteen christmas specials, and six special editions, from 1981 until 2003. The way he reuses the same comedy mannerisms reacting slowly to an. He was clearly a very popular person amongst the cast. Last week ukpa reported that david jason revealed some occasions when he felt a one liner would fail while making only fools and horses. See more ideas about only fools and horses, fools and horses, he who dares wins. He is adored by millions who watched only fools and horses in the 1980s. Complete series 7 dvd voted the best british sitcom of all time in a 2004 audience poll, only fools and horses entered its seventh and final regular season with rodneys hasty retreat back to nelson mandela house, a move that conflicts with dels plans to persuade raquel to relocate to chez trotter. Sir david, 77, dismissed rumours of a comeback script from the sons of. Sir david jason and phillip recreate the hilarious only fools and.
Del tries to return uncle albert to north london, only to find that jean and stan have gone for good and have left him behind. Only fools and horses the official inside story takes us behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of the hit show and is fully authorised by the family of john sullivan, the shows creator and writer. An eightminute episode aired on 27 december 1982 as part of a show hosted by frank muir, the funny side of christmas, and attracted 7. Only fools and legends david jason short documentary. Sir david jason reveals he would come back as del boy one. From del boy to granville, pop larkin to frost 01 by jason, david isbn. Phillip schofield brands matt hancocks new rules utterly bonkers in tense interview. In a series of interivews david jason gives us a rare insight into what it was like to work. They are classic moments, but there are so many hugely funny scenes that. He is perhaps most famous for his role as del boy in only fools and horses and. David jason interview only fools and horses british.
In this clip david jason talks about his personal favourite can you guess which one. David also talks about his relationship with his first partner and his grief over. Sep 08, 2011 here star david jason, who played wheelerdealer trader del trotter, reveals his secrets of the show in new book only fools and horses the official inside story. We caught up with the man who inhabited the iconic derek del boy trotter so brilliantly. Yes, you can talk about del falling through the bar, and yes you can talk about the blow up sex dolls. The actor, 76, will front fivepart special the story of only fools and horses in addition to. Bringing you the best only fools and horses banter. Love island fan liam gallagher slams spoilt trophy hunters as ollie williams quits show.