{"id":46505,"date":"2024-02-23T14:03:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T13:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1997559"},"modified":"2024-02-23T16:00:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:00:48","slug":"only-fools-and-horses-star-david-jason-to-return-as-del-boy-for-one-off-special","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/only-fools-and-horses-star-david-jason-to-return-as-del-boy-for-one-off-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Only Fools and Horses star David Jason \u2018to return as Del Boy\u2019 for one-off special"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Fans will get to see the actor back in action in a small sketch for Car SOS. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Katelyn Mensah\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 23 February 2024 at 13:03 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Sir David Jason will be reprising his role as the iconic Del Boy in a new sketch for Car SOS.<\/p>\n<p>The actor, best known for his role in the beloved sitcom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/programmes\/only-fools-and-horses\/\">Only Fools and Horses<\/a>, agreed to return f0r small sketch in an upcoming episode of the show.<\/p>\n<p>In the episode, Jason will help with the restoration of a Datsun 240k Skyline, but with the Del Boy charm we all know and love.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDavid was a special guest on an episode and I managed to persuade him to do Del Boy again, host Tim Shaw told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/tv\/only-fools-horses-icon-david-32191599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Star<\/a>.<\/p> <p>\u201cIt\u2019s a sketch that I think will surprise people. It was one of the highlights of my life. It\u2019s something I never thought would happen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen was the last time we saw David playing Del Boy? I can\u2019t remember. So it was absolutely surreal.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-1550256 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/only_fools_and_horses-c01eb13.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason in Only Fools and Horses\" title=\"only_fools_and_horses\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason in Only Fools and Horses.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>BBC\/BritBox<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>While the actor has been on TV screens since playing Del Boy Trotter, it\u2019ll be a delight for fans to see David back in action.<\/p>\n<p>Only Fools and Horses ran from 1981 to 2003 for seven seasons, originally broadcast on BBC One.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/reality-tv\/the-apprentice-jack-davies-fired-exclusive-newsupdate\/\">The Apprentice\u2019s eliminated candidate: \u2018I shouldn\u2019t have been fired\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/michael-sheen-the-assembly-interview-newsupdate\/\">Michael Sheen interviewed by autistic and neurodivergent cast for The Assembly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speaking of what it was like convincing Jason to take part in the sketch, Shaw told the publication the actor \u201cdropped straight into it\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe next thing he\u2019s Del Boy and he\u2019s reading a newspaper and he\u2019s selling some car parts on eBay\u201d, he explained, adding: \u201cDavid was an absolute pro. He is as sharp as a razor with wits in every sense of the word.\u201d<\/p>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvideo.io\/players\/gv.js\" data-license-key=\"f0cf5e3e9068d9a4affa36d5c8962eaf1a0662ba\"\/> <div style=\"width:50%;min-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16\/9;position:relative;\"> <style><![CDATA[ .gvtext1, .gvtext2 { animation-duration: 5s; animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-direction: alternate; width:100%; } .gvtext1 { animation-name: gvtext1; } .gvtext2 { animation-name: gvtext2; } @keyframes gvtext1 { 0% { opacity: 1 } 47% { opacity: 1 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 100% { opacity: 0 } } @keyframes gvtext2 { 0% { opacity: 0 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 53% { opacity: 1 } 100% { opacity: 1 } } ]]><\/style> <div style=\"font-family:arial;font-size:smaller;position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;background:rgb(208, 208, 208);border-radius:30px;display:flex;text-align:center;align-items:center;\"> <div class=\"gvtext2\" style=\"position:absolute;\"> Green Video Post Element <br\/>Video ID: \"6d6a248f284e1779f4b51f0629390a8b21295a11\" <br\/>Mix ID: \"\" <br\/>Player ID: \"Tw3-XowQ\" <\/div> <div class=\"gvtext1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"> If the player doesn't appear here within a few seconds, the Player ID or Licence Key (set via IM Green Video settings) might be invalid. <\/div> <\/div> <green-video embed-id=\"Tw3-XowQ\" content-id=\"6d6a248f284e1779f4b51f0629390a8b21295a11\" mix-id=\"\"\/>\n<\/div> <p><strong>The new series of Car SOS starts on Thursday 7th March at 8pm on National Geographic. <\/strong><strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/\">TV Guide<\/a> or <\/strong><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Streaming Guide<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> or visit our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Entertainment<\/a> hub.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310 \u2013 <a id=\"OWAd6a6c3ba-49f5-0b08-841b-80c9962943d5\" title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription\/?utm_term=evergreen-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription\/?utm_term=evergreen-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\">subscribe now<\/a>. 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