ONLY Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason has landed a brand new job away from TV – nearly 60 years since his first appearance.
The sitcom legend, 65, has landed a brand new limited stage show later this year.
The sitcom legend will share never-before-told stories from his time in showbiz as part of upcoming theatre gigs[/caption]
An Evening With Sir David Jason will come to The Lowry Theatre in August[/caption]
Sir David has signed up to appear at The Lowry Theatre in Manchester to share never-before-told stories.
He’ll be joined on stage by a celebrity guest on Friday, August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd.
Teasing the limited show, the promoters said: “Through hilarious anecdotes and personal reflections, he takes the audience on a journey—from his early days in amateur dramatics to becoming one of Britain’s most beloved actors. He reveals how chance encounters, hard work, and a little luck led him to create some of the most iconic TV characters in British history.
“Discover how Del Boy’s character evolved beyond the writer’s original vision, how he crafted unique performances for his diverse roles, and how he brought legendary animated characters like Danger Mouse, The BFG, Count Duckula, and Toad to Life—sometimes with just a single image as inspiration.
“Relive some of the most unforgettable moments in British TV history, including the legendary Only Fools and Horses scenes—the bar fall, the chandelier disaster, Batman and Robin, and more. David takes you behind the curtain, revealing the secrets, techniques, and on-set magic that made these moments so timeless.”
Tickets for the shows start at £48 and go all the way up to a pocket-denting £93.
The Sun recently revealed how Only Fools and Horses had been slapped with a ‘woke’ trigger warning.
Classics from the 70s, 80s and even 90s have been hit with disclaimers, warning of offensive or outdated language which has left fans reeling.
Meanwhile, David’s fans only recently realised he had a secret role in a huge comedy sketch show.
It has been revealed that the comedic icon appeared in The Two Ronnies series as the voice of the Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.
The Jack the Ripper parody sketch tells of a psychopathic killer roaming the streets to Victorian London who attacked and murdered his victims by blowing them a raspberry.
Rumours had long circulated that the Irish comedian, Spike Milligan, was the voice of the character but David revealed in his 2013 autobiography called David Jason: My Life.
Only Fools and Horses’ most memorable episodes
The beloved sitcom only aired for seven series but is still adored to this date – here are fans’ most memorable scenes from the BBC hit…
- Jolly Boys’ Outing – The humorous episode was filled with disaster and also romance. It saw Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad leave Peckham for a day trip to Margate. However, their coach explodes, Rodney is arrested and Del Boy reunites with Raquel.
- Time on their Hands – The episode sees the Trotters reflect on their life in South London after finally becoming millionaires. Airing in 1996, it pulled in an incredible 24million viewers.
- A Touch of Glass – This unforgettable episode sees Del Boy and his chandelier cleaning service. In hilarious scenes, he and Rodney accidentally drop a chandelier, sending it crashing to the floor.
- Stage Fright – Raquel performs with Tony Angelino while pregnant to perform a duet – but she’s unaware he has a speech impediment.
- Yuppy Love – Derek attempts to transform himself into a high-flyer, wearing a stripped shirt and red braces. It also sees Del fall through the bar, while Rodney meets Cassandra for the first time.
- Mother Nature’s Son – Del Boy inherits an allotment from his grandad, but it’s contaminated by a yellow substance. The Peckham Spring Water business is then born – but it’s actually just tap water from Nelson Mandela House.
- Heroes and Villains – Del Boy and Rodney dress up as Batman and Robin for Harry Malcolm’s party. However, Boycie forgot to mention Harry died, and it had become a wake!
- To Hull and Back – Del Boy is convinced to smuggle diamonds from The Netherlands. PC Roy Slater intercepts them before he’s later arrested for corruption. It ends with Del throwing his £15k over the balcony thinking it was fake – when it was in fact real!
- The Russians are Coming – The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham so the Trotters decide to batten down the hatches. They build a DIY war shelter – on the top of Mandela House.
- The Unlucky Winner Is – Rodney wins a holiday abroad after Del Boy entered him into a painting competition. However, when he lands in Spain Rodney discovers it’s a prize for children and must pretend he’s a 14-year-old child.
