News: Two David Jason Docs Commissioned

UKTV has commissioned two specials featuring Sir David Jason as part of Gold’s 25th Birthday celebrations. Continuing its investment in UKTV Originals. The three-part David Jason: My Life On Screen and the five-part The Story of Only Fools & Horses will pay tribute to one of the nation’s best-loved comedy actors and some of his most-iconic starring roles.

In My Life On Screen Sir David Jason looks back at his life in television. He will talk about the comedy stars who inspired him, including the pivotal role his friend and mentor Ronnie Barker played in his career. He’ll recall his first big television break, working alongside future Monty Python stars Michael Palin and Eric Idle on the comedy sketch show Do Not Adjust Your Set.  Sir David Jason will also treat viewers to a tour of his childhood roots in Finchley and the theatres where he first trod the boards. Plus visits to the locations of some of his most well known shows including, Only Fools & HorsesThe Darling Buds of May and A Touch of Frost.

Sir David Jason says: As my life on screen has now gathered variety and quantity, I am hoping that I can offer a documentary which gives the audience an accurate range of my work.  Fingers crossed, it should make for an enjoyable programme to reflect the enjoyment I’ve had in making each and every show.”

The Story of Only Fools & Horses is the definitive story of Britain’s best-loved TV family. This five-part series features rare and unseen footage from the Trotter archives and specially recreated moments from Del Boy’s family and friends. 

Sir David Jason and other members of this tight-knit crew analyse their favourite sequences, experiences and memories, giving viewers unprecedented access to John Sullivan’s Peckham-based masterpiece.  Plus an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how certain scenes arose and how stories developed to create those well-loved comedy moments.

About the series Sir David said, It has taken a lot of persuasion for me to take part in an official documentary about Only Fools & Horses but, as time has gone on, it seems to have been imprinted in television history and I thought it was only right that I tried to give an accurate insight into how the show was put together. In doing so, I hope we can create a definitive programme which appeals to the many fans which have been the stalwarts of the show and are growing with the next generation.  It should be fun!”.

 

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