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Sir David Jason was left open-mouthed after Jay Blades stormed off after a disagreement.

Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, the iconic duo known for their roles as Del Boy and Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, have been at the centre of rumours regarding an off-screen 'feud'. Despite their undeniable on-screen rapport throughout the 22 years of the show, there have been whispers that the pair have had a falling out since they last appeared together in the series and have made a pact not to work with each other again.

Former Midsomer Murders star, John Nettles, has surfaced in nostalgic TV pics, leaving fans stunned by his transformation over the years. John, renowned for his portrayal of DCI Tom Barnaby in the beloved murder mystery, bid farewell to the show in 2011 after gracing screens since its original pilot in 1996. Following his departure, Neil Dudgeon has since taken over as the new lead on the much-loved ITV drama.

Only Fools and Horses star, Nicholas Lyndhurst, is set to return to our TV screens after being a hit with bosses in Hollywood.

Only Fools and Horses role as Del Boy for a one-off special later in the year.The actor has recorded a new sketch that will see him donning the flat cap and sheepskin coat once again, allowing him to get hands on with the restoration of a Datsun 240z Skyline vintage car.The sketch will be included on an upcoming episode of the motoring entertainment show Car SOS, which airs on National Geographic and is repeated on Channel 4.The show’s host Tim Shaw has said the skit was a surreal experience to be a part of. “David was a special guest on an episode and I managed to persuade him to do Del Boy again,” he told the Daily Star.

Only Fools and Horses fans are desperate for another episode of the much-loved comedy to hit screens for one last time.

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 star Sir David Jason has delighted fans with a health update during his first public appearance since revealing he had major hip surgery back in August.

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis' nephew, Simon, has died, his family has confirmed. And they've been left heartbroken after Simon's watch was cruelly stolen from his body. John Challis played Boycie in the popular TV comedy, and his wife took to Twitter to share the news, saying: "Simon’s personal belongings were returned to us today from Germany, at last.

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".

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason is taking on a new TV role that’s worlds away from Del Boy, as he joins The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades. The 83-year-old will be hitting the road and travelling around the country to help members of the public and professional makers. Sir David and Jay will be fronting Touring Toolshed, which will see them ‘park up their toolshed at the UK’s air shows, steam rallies, county fairs and vintage festivals, to meet some of the UK’s most talented crafters, makers and tinkerers – as well as people who could use a little help!’The new series is said to bring a ‘lesser-known side’ of Sir David to our screens as he reveals his ‘life-long passion for creating and fixing things’.

Sir David Jason is to return to TV, but not in a sitcom like his previous starring roles in Only Fools and Horses and Open All Hours. Instead the 83-year-old actor is set to take up a presenting role as he hosts a BBC series titled Touring Toolshed with his new best mate Jay Blades from BBC's The Repair Shop. The pals will host the series on BBC2 as it focuses on the presenting duo as they visit guests in locations across the UK via their touring toolshed hut to discuss their hobbies and passion projects.

Patrick Murray's cancer has returned and spread. The 66-year-old actor - who is known for starring as Mickey Pearce on 'Only Fools and Horses' alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst - was diagnosed with lung cancer in the summer of 2021 and underwent an operation ithe following October to remove the tumour before enduring rounds of chemotherapy to in a bid to stop the cancer from coming back. However, the sitcom star took to social media on Monday (24.

READ MORE: Only Fools and Horses: David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst's on set prank that nearly caused a cleaner to 'die of fright'Just a few weeks ago the star shared a picture with some old castmates and looked in high spirits. But in a message for friends and fans this morning, Patrick revealed that tragically the cancer has returned and spread. He wrote: "I have been trying to avoid this tweet for a while, but I owe it to my friends to keep you updated.

Greenwich, who also famously starred in the movies Scum and Quadrophenia, first arrived in Peckham as Rodney Trotter's (Nicholas Lyndhurst) pal Mickey during the Healthy Competition episode of Only Fools, and remained a fan favourite until the sitcom's final episode. READ MORE: EastEnders star who played Rosie Miller is unrecognisable in forgotten role as Trigger's niece in Only Fools and HorsesTaking to Twitter on Saturday, April 8, Patrick shared a photo alongside Philip Pope, who played Tony Angelino in the Stage Fright episode in 1991, and Michael Jayston who played James Turner in Time on Our Hands in 1996. Patrick jokingly captioned the image: "Back to Margate with Philip Pope and Michael Jayston.

READ MORE: Sir David Jason's wife recalls 'surprise' at discovery of his daughter"He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion. "I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years. "The couple began dating in 2006 before marrying in the summer of 2017.

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.

Craig Revel Horwood, 58, has taken to Twitter to share his heartbreak over the death of his friend and co-star Paul O'Grady. He wrote in view of his 288,600 followers today: "I'm in a state of shock this morning, waking up to the news that my gorgeous colleague and friend, Paul O'Grady has passed away. "I'm actually reeling in disbelief.

Octopussy, later married fellow actor Geoffrey Davion, and Abi grew up believing he was her father until his death in 1996. But following discussions with her mum, Abi, who has starred in Doctor Who, started to suspect she could be Sir David's daughter. She wrote to him - quoting a line from the Dylan Thomas play - to request that he take a paternity test.

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.

David Jason has discovered he has a 52-year-old daughter he knew nothing about. He's also found out he's the grandfather of a 10-year-old boy. He told the Mirror: "To say it was a surprise is an understatement.

David Jason's daughter has admitted she is "completely overwhelmed with sorrow" over the years she has lost with her famous dad, after they only recently discovered they are father and daughter. Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David, 83, recently found out he is father to Abi, 52, who was born in 1970 following a brief relationship with her actress mother Jennifer Hill. Abi, who is an actress, has now spoken out about finding out about her father's identity, revealing she's "incredible proud" but feels sad after having lost out on spending time with him over the years.

David Jason today revealed his 'delight' at discovering he has a 52-year-old daughter he had no idea existed until they appeared on stage together and a friend in the audience noticed they had similar profiles and the same shaped nose. The Only Fools and Horses star, 83, who previously believed he only had one 22-year-old daughter, has 'welcomed' Abi Harris and his grandson Charlie, ten, into the Jason family - and they spent their first Christmas together last year. Ms Harris, who was born in 1970, is the daughter of actress Jennifer Hill - who starred in Octopussy and had a brief relationship with Sir David in a stage production of Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood, also starring Hi-de-Hi's Ruth Madoc and Windsor Davies from It Ain't Half Hot Mum, at the May Fair Theatre in London.

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.

Sir David Jason's family has grown after he discovered he had a daughter he knew nothing about - for 52 years. The actor, 83, has also been reunited with his 10-year-old grandson.

Sir David Jason has shared his joy after discovering he has a 52-year-old daughter and ten-year-old grandson that he never knew about. The Only Fools and Horses icon has welcomed daughter Abi Harris and grandson Charlie into his family with open arms. Sir David, 83, had a short relationship with Abi’s mum decades ago and Abi was born in 1970.

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.