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Sir David John White (born 2 February 1940[3][4]), known professionally as David Jason, is an English actor. He has played Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the sitcom Only Fools and Horses, Detective Inspector Jack Frost in the drama series A Touch of Frost, Granville in the sitcoms Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours, and Pop Larkin in the comedy drama series The Darling Buds of May, as well as voicing several cartoon characters, including Mr. Toad in The Wind in the Willows, the BFG in the 1989 film of the same name, and the title characters of Danger Mouse and Count Duckula.

Key Information

In September 2006, Jason had topped the poll to find TV's 50 Greatest Stars, as part of ITV's 50th anniversary celebrations.[5] He was knighted in 2005 for services to acting and comedy. Jason has won four British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs), (1988, 1991, 1997, 2003), four British Comedy Awards (1990, 1992, 1997, 2001) and seven National Television Awards (1996 twice, 1997, 2001 twice, 2002 and 2011).

Early life

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Jason's father, Arthur Robert White, was a porter at Billingsgate Fish Market, and his mother, Olwen Jones, was from Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, and worked as a charwoman. She gave birth to twin boys at North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton, London, on 2 February 1940, but Jason's twin brother died during childbirth, and making him a twinless twin. He chose the stage name Jason because he liked Jason and the Argonauts, as the stage name "David White" was already taken, and not in tribute to his dead twin as has sometimes been claimed.[6]

Jason lived at Lodge Lane, North Finchley, and attended Northfield Secondary Modern school after failing the 11-plus in 1951.[7] Upon leaving school, Jason wanted to be an actor, influenced by his elder brother (Arthur White), but their father advised that he first learn a trade. He trained as an electrician for six years, before retiring and becoming a struggling actor.

Jason's elder brother is the actor Arthur White, born in 1933. The two appeared together in the crime drama A Touch of Frost, with Arthur playing police archivist Ernie Trigg; and again in 2008, in the comic fantasy The Colour of Magic, where Arthur played a character called "Rerpf". He also appeared briefly with his brother in two episodes of The Darling Buds of May.

When Jason was 15, he spent a year working as a mechanic's assistant. When he turned 16, he was eligible to register for an apprenticeship, but decided against it.[8]

Radio and TV career

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Early years

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Jason started his television career in the made-for-TV film Mother Goose (1965). He played Bert Bradshaw in Crossroads in 1966. In the following year, he played spoof super-hero Captain Fantastic, among other roles, in the children's comedy series Do Not Adjust Your Set (Rediffusion London/ITV) with Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Denise Coffey, and Michael Palin. Humphrey Barclay, who recruited Jason to appear in Do Not Adjust Your Set (partly to counter the more highbrow style of Idle, Jones, and Palin),[9] admired his sense of timing. The programme ended in 1969, and the character then appeared for a time in the Thames Television children's programme Magpie. Jason appeared in the BBC comedy series Hugh and I in 1967, which starred Hugh Lloyd and Terry Scott as two friends who lived together in South London. He appeared in the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) episode "That's How Murder Snowballs" (1969) as Abel, a framed performer in a major London theatre.

In 1968, Jason was initially cast in the role of Lance Corporal Jones in the Jimmy Perry and David Croft BBC comedy Dad's Army. Croft had been very impressed with Jason and believed that he had the talent to play a man much older than his real age (though he was only 28 at the time) but BBC executive Bill Cotton overruled him, casting Clive Dunn because he was better known. According to Jason, "I was cast at 12 o'clock and sacked by three."[10] Jason also missed out on the starring role of Frank Spencer in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em in 1973 because BBC executives at the time believed that he lacked "star quality".[11]

In the 1970s, he also acted in radio comedies, including the weekly topical satire Week Ending (in which he regularly played such figures as then UK Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen) and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (as the "B Ark Captain" in the sixth episode). Jason also appeared in The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately and made appearances on panel games such as The Impressionists as well as his own series, The Jason Explanation. In the early 1970s, he appeared in Mostly Monkhouse.

Jason appeared on stage in the West End in the farce No Sex Please, We're British playing Brian Runnicles for 18 months in 1973. He also starred with Valerie Leon in a stage comedy "Darling Mr London" which toured in 1975.

Jason appeared in variety shows as the supporting act of Dick Emery and his performances caught the attention of Ronnie Barker. Jason was recruited to appear in Hark at Barker (LWT, 1969), starring opposite Barker's Lord Rustless, as Dithers, the 100-year old gardener. There was also a sequel, His Lordship Entertains (1972) for the BBC. Jason played idealistic employee Granville in the first programme of the comedy anthology Seven of One (1973), called Open All Hours (BBC) and starring Barker as the curmudgeonly proprietor of a corner shop.

Four series of Open All Hours were made from 1976 to 1985. He featured in Barker's Porridge (BBC), a prison comedy, as the elderly Blanco in three episodes. Jason also appeared with Barker in various disguises in The Two Ronnies, including providing the "raspberry" sound effect for The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.

Jason starred in London Weekend Television's Lucky Feller (1975–76), written by Terence Frisby and produced by Humphrey Barclay. About two brothers in south-east London, the series was in many ways a forerunner to Only Fools And Horses.[12] He played the lead role of Peter Barnes in the ATV sitcom A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977–81), alongside Alun Armstrong and Richard Wilson. In 1979, he appeared as Buttons in the pantomime Cinderella at Newcastle's Theatre Royal, starring Leah Bell and Bobby Thompson, produced by Michael Grayson and directed by John Blackmore.

Children's television

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In the 1980s, Jason developed a working partnership with Cosgrove Hall, and was a voice-over artist for a number of children's television productions. This included voices for Danger Mouse, The BFG, Count Duckula, Hugo from Victor and Hugo, and Toad from The Wind in the Willows, all produced by Cosgrove Hall for Thames Television/ITV. He provided the voice of Father Christmas in Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer, Rola Polar in The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey, Angelmouse, and did voices in animated films including Wombling Free and The Water Babies.[13]

Transition into a leading man

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Jason with Corporal Oliver Kennedy and Hermione Norris at the Sun Military Awards in 2012

In 1981, Jason was cast as Del Boy Trotter in the BBC situation comedy Only Fools and Horses, created by John Sullivan. Del is a wide boy who makes a dishonest living in Peckham, south London, trading in broken, stolen, and counterfeit goods. He is assisted by his brother Rodney (played by Nicholas Lyndhurst) and Grandad (played by Lennard Pearce) and, in later episodes, Uncle Albert (played by Buster Merryfield).

In 1989, Jason starred as Ted Simcock in the ITV drama series A Bit of a Do, aired from January to December.

In 1999, Jason starred as Captain Frank Beck in BBC's feature-length drama All the King's Men about the Sandringham regiment lost in World War I. He earned acclaim for a string of serious roles. These include Skullion in Porterhouse Blue (for Channel 4), Sidney "Pop" Larkin in the rural idyll The Darling Buds of May (Yorkshire Television/ITV), based on the H. E. Bates novel, which also featured Catherine Zeta-Jones.

In 1992, he signed a golden handcuffs deal with ITV to star as Detective Inspector Jack Frost in the long-running TV series A Touch of Frost (Yorkshire Television/ITV). In September 2006, he was voted by the general public as No. 1 in ITV's poll of TV's Greatest Stars.[14] In December 2006, he starred in Terry Pratchett's Hogfather on Sky1 as Albert. In early 2007, he starred in Diamond Geezer (Granada Television/ITV). This series ran for 3 episodes of 90 minutes each. There was a pilot in 2005. In March 2008, he starred as Rincewind in Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic, and in the two part ITV drama Ghostboat.

On 16 September 2008, Jason announced that he would step down from his role as Jack Frost after 16 years.[15] Three new episodes of the show were shown in autumn 2008, and were followed by a two-part finale in 2010. Approached by BBC1 controller Danny Cohen in early 2011, he read three scripts and agreed to shoot a pilot for The Royal Bodyguard, which was shown at the Edinburgh Film Festival. The pilot episode aired on the BBC on Boxing Day but received a poor critical response. The series was axed after six episodes. In 2010, Jason starred in a made-for-TV movie Come Rain Come Shine with Alison Steadman for ITV about an elderly Millwall supporter.[16]

Since 2013, he has starred in Still Open All Hours. It features many original cast members (and a portrait of Ronnie Barker as Arkwright) and is still written by Roy Clarke, the original writer and creator of the show. He has also starred as Captain Skipper, a sea captain, sea dog and Pip's uncle in the animated series Pip Ahoy!.

In December 2021, Jason made a surprise cameo appearance on the Christmas Special of Strictly Come Dancing in the role of Del Boy to pass on a special message to The Repair Shop's Jay Blades, who was performing to the Only Fools and Horses theme tune.[17]

Honours

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In 1993, Jason was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Twelve years later, in the Queen's Birthday Honours List of 2005, he was knighted for services to acting and comedy.[18] Upon receiving the knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 1 December 2005, he said he was "humbled" by the "fantastic tribute".[19][20]

Personal life

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Jason lived with his long-term girlfriend, Welsh actress Myfanwy Talog, for 18 years and nursed her through breast cancer until she died in 1995.[21]

On 26 February 2001, Jason became a father at the age of 61 when his girlfriend, 41-year-old Gill Hinchcliffe, gave birth to a girl in Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.[22] Jason and Hinchcliffe married in 2005 and live in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire.

In 2022, Jason discovered that he had another daughter, of whom he had been previously unaware, who was born in 1970 following a brief relationship with actress Jennifer Hill.[23][24]

Jason is a patron of the Shark Trust,[25] a United Kingdom registered charity working to advance the worldwide conservation of sharks through science, education, influence and action. He has also been Honorary Vice Patron of the Royal International Air Tattoo since 1999, and on 29 May 2014, presented a cheque on behalf of the Fairford-based RAF Charitable Trust for £125,000 to the British RAF Air Cadet Organisation, to fund flight simulators for Air Cadets.[26] Jason is a qualified helicopter pilot.[27]

Jason has expressed a negative opinion of the European Union, being quoted in a 2012 interview with "the Germans want to run Europe. The irony is that here we are, the world has changed, and the Germans want to run Europe. They failed to do it by war, twice. What is it? Is this the Fourth Reich?"[28]

In October 2013, he released his autobiography called David Jason: My Life.[29] It was shortlisted for the 2013 Specsavers National Book Awards "Best Book of the Year".[30] A second volume, Only Fools and Stories: From Del Boy to Granville, Pop Larkin to Frost, was published in October 2017. Penguin Books announced A Del Of A Life, which is Jason's third autobiography and was published in October 2020.[31]

In September 2017, it was reported that a "credible threat was made to his life", although it is not known why Jason had been targeted.[32]

Works

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Books

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  • David Jason: My Life. Random House. 2013. ISBN 978-1448164202.
  • Only Fools and Stories. Century. 2017. ISBN 978-1780897950.
  • A Del of A Life: Lessons I've Learned. Century. 2020. ISBN 978-1529125115.
  • The Twelve Dels of Christmas. Cornerstone. 2022. ISBN 978-1529136142.
  • This Time Next Year. Century. 2024. ISBN 978-1529944198.

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1965 Mother Goose King Goose Television film
1966 Softly, Softly Smith Episode: "Over Take..."
Crossroads Bert Bradshaw 18 episodes
1967 Hugh and I Unknown Episode: "Chinese Crackers"
1967–1969 Do Not Adjust Your Set Various 21 episodes
1967–1979 The Dick Emery Show Unknown 2 episodes
1968 Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) Abel Episode: "That's How Murder Snowballs"
1969 Galton and Simpson Comedy Gordon Episode: "Don't Dilly Dally on the Way"
Counterstrike Taffy Sadler Episode: "On Ice"
Canada Goose Unknown Television film
1969–1970 Hark at Barker Various characters 11 episodes
1970 Doctor in the House Mr. Drobnic Episode: "What Seems to be the Trouble?"
Two D's and a Dog Dingle Bell 6 episodes
1971 Six Dates With Barker Clive Episode: "The Odd Job"
Doctor at Large Victor Bligh

The Toad

2 episodes
1972 His Lordship Entertains Dithers 7 episodes
1973 Seven of One Granville Episode: "Open All Hours"
1974 Doctor at Sea Manuel Sanchez Episode: "Go Away Stowaway!"
Comedy Playhouse Quentin Episode: "It's Only Me: Whoever I Am"
The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs Edgar Briggs 13 episodes
1975–1976 Lucky Feller Shorty Mopstead 14 episodes
1975–1977 Porridge Blanco 3 episodes[33]
1976–1985 Open All Hours Granville 25 episodes
1977 The Sound of Laughter Peter Barnes Episode: "A Sharp Intake of Breath"
1977–1981 A Sharp Intake of Breath Peter Barnes 22 episodes
1978 The Les Dawson Show Various Episode: #1.1
1981–2003 Only Fools and Horses Derek "Del Boy" Trotter

Don Vincenzo Occhetti

64 episodes
1982 Only Fools and Horses: "Christmas Trees" Derek "Del Boy" Trotter TV short
The Funny Side of Christmas Derek "Del Boy" Trotter

Granville

Television film
1984 Dramarama Mr. Stabs Episode: "Mr. Stabs"
1987 Porterhouse Blue Skullion 4 episodes
1988 Ariel Liquid (advertisement) Mrs B With his co-star, Nicholas Lyndhurst, as Mr H
1989 Jackanory Storyteller 4 episodes
A Bit of a Do Ted Simcock 13 episodes
1990 Single Voices The Chemist Episode: "The Chemist"
ScreenPlay George Episode: "Amongst Barbarians"
1991–1993 The Darling Buds of May Pop Larkin 20 episodes
1992–2010 A Touch of Frost DI Jack Frost 42 episodes
1993 Screen One Billy Mac Episode: "The Bullion Boys"
1997 Only Fools and Horses: "Only Fools Cutaway" Derek "Del Boy" Trotter TV short
1998 March in Windy City Steven March Television film
1999 All the King's Men Captain Frank Beck Television film
2001–2002 Micawber Wilkins Micawber 4 episodes
2002 The Quest Dave
2004 The Second Quest Dave Television film
The Final Quest Dave Television film
2005–2007 Diamond Geezer Des 4 episodes
2006 Ghostboat Jack Hardy Television film
Prehistoric Park Narrator 6 episodes
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather Alberto Malich Television film
2008 Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic Rincewind 2 episodes
2009 Albert's Memorial Harry Television film
2010 Come Rain Come Shine Don Television film
David Jason: The Battle of Britain Presenter
2011 David Jason's Greatest Escapes Himself
2011–2012 The Royal Bodyguard Captain Guy Hubble 6 episodes
2013–2019 Still Open All Hours Granville 41 episodes; A revival of the original series, featuring original cast members Lynda Baron and Maggie Ollerenshaw.
2014 Only Fools and Horses: "Beckham in Peckham" Derek "Del Boy" Trotter TV short
Porridge: Inside Out Narrator
2017 The Story of Only Fools and Horses Himself Six-part documentary series about the sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
David Jason: My Life On Screen Himself Three-part documentary series where Sir David Jason embarks on a journey across Britain to explore his career in television.
David Jason's Secret Service Himself
2019 David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Himself Five-part documentary series about motor vehicles.
2020 David Jason's Great British Inventions Himself Four-part documentary series exploring his favourite British inventions.
Flying For Britain with David Jason Himself 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain documentary.
David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star Himself Channel 5 documentary; a retrospective look at David Jason's career.
2021 The Lancaster Bomber at 80 with David Jason Narrator Documentary celebrating the history of the iconic World War II bomber.[34]
Strictly Come Dancing Derek "Del Boy" Trotter (uncredited) Episode: "Christmas Special"
2022 Comedy Classics: Porridge Narrator
2023 The Apprentice Derek "Del Boy" Trotter (voice, as Sir David Jason) Episode: "Cartoons"
2024 David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed Himself / presenter With co-presenter Jay Blades[35]
Car SOS Himself Episode; Datsun 240K Skyline
2026 Open All Hours: Inside Out Himself Open All Hours 50th anniversary documentary[36]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1972 Under Milk Wood Nogood Boyo
1973 White Cargo Albert Toddey
1975 Royal Flash The Mayor
1977 Wombling Free Womble Voice
1978 The Odd Job Odd Job Man
2010 All the Way Up Director

Animation

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Year Title Role Notes
1978 The Water Babies Cyril the Walrus
1981–1992 Danger Mouse Danger Mouse
Isambard Sinclair (narrator)
Buggles Pigeon
Count Duckula
Various characters		 90 episodes
1983 The Wind in the Willows Toad
Chief Weasel		 Television film
1984–1990 The Wind in the Willows Toad
Chief Weasel
Billy Rabbit		 48 episodes
1988–1993 Count Duckula Count Duckula
Various characters		 46 episodes
1989 The BFG The BFG
1991–1999 Victor and Hugo: Bunglers in Crime Hugo
Interpol
Count Duckula (1 episode)
Danger Mouse (1 episode)		 30 episodes
1995 The Snow Queen Eric
1996 The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey Rola Polar 20 episodes
1997 Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer Father Christmas Television film
1999–2000 Angelmouse All the characters 26 episodes
2005–2018 Little Einsteins Additional Characters 69 episodes
Doraemon Additional Voices[citation needed] 947 episodes
2010 Muddle Earth Randalf 16 episodes
2014–2020 Pip Ahoy! Skipper
Pasty		 22 episodes

Radio

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Year Title Role Notes
Unknown Mostly Monkhouse Various characters
1970–1998 Week Ending Various characters
1977–1981 The Jason Explanation Various characters
1978 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Captain of the "B" Ark
Caveman
2008 Book at Bedtime: A Christmas Carol Narrator BBC Radio 4[37]
2016–2017 Desolation Jests BBC Radio 4

Awards and nominations

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Jason won a total of eighteen awards between 1986 and 2011. His hit comedy show Only Fools and Horses won many awards. His crime drama A Touch of Frost has also won and been nominated numerous times. Porterhouse Blue, The Second Quest, All the King's Men and A Bit of a Do have won David Jason one award each.

Year Group Award Film/Show Result
1985 BAFTA TV Award Best Light Entertainment Performance Only Fools and Horses Nominated
1986 BAFTA TV Award Best Light Entertainment Performance Only Fools and Horses Nominated
1987 BAFTA TV Award Best Actor Porterhouse Blue Won
1988 BAFTA TV Award Best Light Entertainment Performance Only Fools and Horses Nominated
1989 BAFTA TV Award Best Light Entertainment Performance Only Fools and Horses Nominated
1990 British Comedy Award Best TV Comedy Actor A Bit of a Do Won
BAFTA TV Award Best Light Entertainment Performance Only Fools and Horses Won
1992 British Comedy Award Best TV Comedy Actor The Darling Buds of May Won
1996 National Television Award Most Popular Comedy Performer Only Fools and Horses Won
National Television Award Special Recognition Award N/a Won
BAFTA TV Award Best Comedy Performance Only Fools and Horses Won
1997 British Comedy Award Best TV Comedy Actor Only Fools and Horses Won
National Television Award Most Popular Actor Only Fools and Horses Won
1999 National Television Award Most Popular Actor A Touch of Frost Nominated
2000 National Television Award Most Popular Actor A Touch of Frost Nominated
TV Quick Award Best Actor A Touch of Frost
All the King's Men 		Won
2001 British Comedy Award Lifetime Achievement Award N/a Won
TV Quick Award Best Actor A Touch of Frost Won
National Television Award Most Popular Actor A Touch of Frost Won
National Television Award Most Popular Comedy Performer Only Fools and Horses Won
2002 National Television Award Most Popular Actor A Touch of Frost Won
National Television Award Most Popular Comedy Performance Only Fools and Horses Nominated
TV Quick Award Best Actor A Touch of Frost Won
2003 National Television Award Most Popular Actor A Touch of Frost Nominated
BAFTA TV Award BAFTA Fellowship N/a Won
National Television Award Most Popular Actor The Second Quest
A Touch of Frost 		Nominated
2011 National Television Award Outstanding Drama Performance A Touch of Frost Won

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Sir David John White OBE (born 2 February 1940), known professionally as David Jason, is an English actor and comedian recognised for his versatile portrayals in British television. He rose to prominence playing the market trader Derek "" Trotter in the sitcom , which ran from 1981 to 2003 and became one of the UK's most watched comedy series. Jason also gained acclaim for his role as the pragmatic Detective Inspector Jack Frost in the long-running ITV series A Touch of Frost from 1992 to 2010. For his contributions to drama and comedy, he was appointed Officer of the in 1993 and knighted in 2005. Throughout his career, Jason has demonstrated range across genres, from comedy in to voice work in animated series like , solidifying his status as a in British entertainment.

Early life

Family background and childhood

David John White, known professionally as David Jason, was born on 2 February 1940 in Edmonton, North London, five months after the outbreak of the Second World War. His mother, Jones, a Welsh woman from who worked as a , gave birth to twin boys at North Middlesex Hospital, but Jason's unnamed twin brother was stillborn, leaving him the sole survivor. was described by Jason as a bright, talkative woman fond of gossip, storytelling, and singing, though she offered rare physical affection; she was regarded in the family as the intellectual force. His father, Arthur Robert White, worked as a porter and fishmonger, initially at and later in and , where he displayed a showman's flair on the job but maintained a forbidding demeanor at home. Jason had an older brother, Arthur White (born 1933), who pursued acting first in the family, securing a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appearing in the BBC radio series . Jason's early childhood unfolded in working-class amid the London , with bombings causing his family home to shake violently; his mother reassured him by likening the noise to "God moving his furniture around," and the family retained an infant as a wartime memento. He later reflected that theories attributing his career drive to compensating for the lost twin were overstated, suggesting a more ordinary explanation for his path.

Education and initial career aspirations

Jason attended Northfield Secondary Modern School in , after failing his 11-plus examination in 1951. He left school at age 15, possessing limited academic qualifications and few clear professional ambitions at the time. Inspired by his elder brother, actor Arthur White, Jason developed an early interest in performing, participating in school plays and joining a local amateur dramatic society due to a shortage of male participants. Despite this inclination toward acting, practical considerations led him to pursue a trade apprenticeship rather than immediate artistic endeavors. At around age 15, Jason began training as an through an with the Electricity Board, attending Enfield Technical College for vocational instruction. He completed six years of hands-on work in the field, including , before abandoning the profession in his early twenties to chase his longstanding aspiration of a stage career. This shift followed years of involvement while employed as an , marking the transition from vocational stability to uncertain pursuit of .

Early career

Theatre and radio beginnings

Jason began his acting career after working as an electrician, initially gaining experience in local theatre groups in north London. He transitioned to professional repertory theatre, joining the Northampton Repertory Theatre and later the Oxford Playhouse, where he performed in various productions to develop his craft. These repertory engagements in the 1960s provided foundational stage experience before his shift toward television. In 1972, Jason achieved a West End breakthrough, taking over the role of Brian Runnicles in the long-running farce at the Strand Theatre (now Novello), a part he originated in and continued for an extended run. The production, known for its comedic portrayal of suburban embarrassment involving accidental deliveries, ran for years and helped solidify his reputation as a versatile comic performer on stage. Parallel to his theatre work, Jason entered radio in the 1970s with appearances on BBC Radio 4's satirical sketch series Week Ending, a weekly topical comedy show that lampooned current events through sketches and impressions. He contributed regularly for approximately 12 years, often voicing political figures and other characters alongside performers like Bill Wallis, honing his skills in voice acting and satire. This radio involvement, starting amid his early stage efforts, marked his initial foray into audio performance and complemented his growing theatrical profile.

Initial television appearances

Jason's television debut occurred on 25 December 1965 in the BBC pantomime adaptation Mother Goose, where he portrayed King Goose. In 1966, he appeared as Bert Bradshaw, a handyman at the Crossroads motel, in the ITV soap opera Crossroads. That same year, Jason guest-starred as Smith in an episode of the BBC police drama Softly, Softly. His early television work often cast him in comedic or supporting roles, reflecting his emerging reputation as a versatile performer transitioning from . A pivotal early appearance came in 1967 with the children's sketch comedy series on ITV, where he played the recurring character Captain Fantastic, a bowler-hatted in absurd, morbid adventures parodying heroic tropes. The series, running until 1969, featured Jason alongside future Monty Python members including , , and , as well as Denise Coffey, with musical interludes by the . This role marked a significant break, showcasing his physical comedy and timing in surreal sketches. Following , Jason continued in light entertainment, including variety shows and guest spots, such as Abel in the 1968 supernatural series Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). These initial outings established him as a reliable in British television's burgeoning scene, prior to more prominent dramatic and lead roles.

Breakthrough and major roles

Only Fools and Horses era

David Jason was cast as Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the BBC One sitcom after the role was declined by actors including , who cited prior commitments. The series, created and written by John Sullivan, premiered on 8 September 1981 with a 30-minute pilot episode, introducing Del as a fast-talking, aspirational market trader heading Trotters Independent Trading Estate alongside his younger brother Rodney () and Uncle Albert (, replacing the deceased after the first series). Jason's portrayal emphasized Del's accent—drawn from observations of East End traders—and his relentless schemes for wealth, often involving dubious hooky goods or get-rich-quick ventures like selling water-cooled flat-screen TVs or sheep in the . The programme comprised 64 episodes across seven series from 1981 to 1991, followed by sporadic specials through 1996 and final episodes in 2001–2003. Early seasons drew modest audiences of around 10–15 million, but popularity surged in the mid-1980s with storylines blending , family dynamics, and on working-class life in . Jason nearly departed after the fifth series in 1986, citing exhaustion and a desire for dramatic roles, but Sullivan convinced him to continue by outlining future plots including Del's millionaire windfall. This decision proved pivotal, as the show achieved peak success in the 1990s; the 1996 trilogy finale ""—where the Trotters become overnight millionaires via an antique watch—drew 24.3 million viewers, setting a record for the highest-rated episode. Jason's performance as , marked by (e.g., falling through a bar in "Yuppy Love") and catchphrases like "This time next year, we'll be millionaires," cemented the character's cultural status as a symbol of British entrepreneurial grit and optimism amid economic hardship. For the final three 2001–2003 specials, he earned £100,000 per episode (equivalent to about £169,000 in 2023 values adjusted for inflation). His work garnered a British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor in 1992 and a BAFTA for Best Comedy Performance in 1997, reflecting acclaim for elevating the series beyond situational comedy into a generational touchstone. The role propelled Jason to national stardom, with Del Boy's influence enduring in public references and merchandise sales exceeding millions.

A Touch of Frost and dramatic shift

David Jason starred as the titular Detective Inspector Jack Frost in the ITV crime drama , which aired from 6 December 1992 to 5 April 2010 across 42 episodes spanning 15 series. Adapted from novels by R.D. Wingfield, the series depicted Frost as a widowed, rumpled, and often insubordinate detective in the fictional town of Denton, tackling murders and personal demons with a mix of , , and occasional rule-bending. Jason's portrayal emphasized Frost's underlying amid his gruff exterior, contributing to the show's reputation as a gritty yet character-driven procedural that averaged audiences of over 10 million viewers per episode in its early years. The role marked a pivotal shift for Jason from comedic leads, particularly his iconic turn as the wheeler-dealer Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003), to sustained dramatic work, demonstrating his range beyond humour. Where Del Boy relied on physical comedy and cockney charm, Frost required nuanced emotional restraint, allowing Jason to convey vulnerability—such as grief over lost family—while solving complex cases, thus broadening his appeal to audiences expecting levity. This transition, overlapping with the tail end of Only Fools specials, helped dispel typecasting concerns, as Jason later reflected on seeking roles that challenged his comic image without abandoning wit entirely. Jason reprised Frost annually until 2008, when, at age 68, he deemed the character untenable for physical demands like chases, stating, "You wouldn't want me to play Frost in a , would you?"—prompting the series finale in 2010. The show's end underscored Jason's commitment to realism over longevity, paving the way for selective post-Frost projects that further diversified his dramatic portfolio, though he expressed occasional regret over script changes, such as toning down to align with his values. A Touch of Frost earned Jason multiple award nominations and solidified his status as a versatile performer capable of anchoring long-form drama.

Diverse work across media

Children's programming and animation

David Jason began his contributions to children's programming in the late 1960s with appearances on the ITV sketch comedy series , which aired from 1967 to 1969 and targeted young audiences with surreal humor and music, co-starring future members. His voice work became prominent in animation during the 1980s, notably as the titular secret agent in Danger Mouse, a Cosgrove Hall production that ran for 10 series from 1981 to 1992, blending spy parody with British wit and achieving cult status among children. He reprised similar vocal versatility as the vampiric protagonist in , another Cosgrove Hall series from 1988 to 1993, which satirized horror tropes and vegetarianism through 65 episodes. In stop-motion animation, Jason voiced in the 1983 adaptation of , a 90-minute special based on Grahame's classic, emphasizing adventure and anthropomorphic animal antics for family viewing. Later projects included narrating the series in 1999, a 52-episode show about a clumsy angelic mouse learning life lessons. He also provided narration for in 2006, a six-episode ITV blending CGI dinosaurs with educational time-travel rescue missions, appealing to young viewers interested in . Jason hosted David Jason's Children's Show, a CBBC sketch comedy series spanning two seasons from 2001 to 2002, featuring original content and guest appearances tailored for pre-teen entertainment. In 2010, he voiced the wizard Joe in the BBC animated adaptation of Muddle Earth, a 26-episode series drawn from Paul Stewart's novels, incorporating fantasy elements and humor for children. These roles highlight his range in voicing quirky, authoritative figures, often produced by studios like Cosgrove Hall, which specialized in British stop-frame and 2D animation for broadcast on networks such as ITV and .

Film and other television projects

Jason's early film roles included a minor part as the son of Herbert Lom's character in the 1968 historical horror film Witchfinder General, directed by Michael Reeves. He followed this with the role of Nogood Boyo in the 1972 poetic drama , an adaptation of Dylan Thomas's play featuring an ensemble cast including and . In 1978, Jason provided the voice of the protagonist Tom in the animated family film The Water Babies, based on Charles Kingsley's novel, and starred as the titular Odd Job Man in the black comedy The Odd Job, a crime farce co-starring . His later film work included voicing the Giant in the 1989 animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's , directed by John Howe. Fewer live-action feature films followed, with Jason focusing primarily on television, though he appeared in the 1999 World War I drama as Commander Frank Beck, portraying a military officer investigating soldier desertions. Beyond series television, Jason starred in several TV films and mini-series adaptations of literary works. In the 2006 two-part mini-series , an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's novel, he played the role of Albert, the servant to . He reprised a similar character, Albert, in the 2008 mini-series , another Pratchett adaptation following the wizard Rincewind's misadventures. In 2010, he led the ITV drama as Don Mitchell, a character reflecting on life amid . Jason also featured in the 2009 TV film Albert's Memorial, portraying the grieving Harry in a story of friendship and loss during . Other notable television projects include the 2011 BBC One sitcom The Royal Bodyguard, where Jason starred as Captain Guy Hubbard, a bumbling security officer promoted to head of the Royal protection squad. Earlier, in the 1987 BBC mini-series , he appeared as Skullion, the porter in a satirical take on life adapted from Tom Sharpe's . These roles showcased Jason's versatility in and outside his signature long-running series.

Honours and awards

Major accolades and knighthood

Jason received the Officer of the (OBE) in the 1993 for services to drama. He was knighted in the 2005 , announced in June of that year, for his contributions to drama and comedy, and formally invested by Queen Elizabeth II at on 1 December 2005. Among his major television accolades, Jason won four (BAFTAs): in 1988 for Only Fools and Horses, 1991 for the same series, 1997 for , and 2003 as part of the Academy Fellowship recognising his overall career achievement. He also secured four British Comedy Awards between 1990 and 2001, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. At the 1997 , he won three categories: Most Popular Actor, Most Popular Comedy Performer, and the Special Award for his work in Only Fools and Horses. These honours reflect his sustained impact across comedy and detective genres, with BAFTA recognitions spanning both and more serious roles.

Nominations and industry recognition

David Jason received six nominations for (BAFTAs) for his portrayal of Trotter in , highlighting sustained industry acclaim for his comedic timing and character development, though he secured wins in 1988 and 1991. Specific unsuccessful nods include the 1986 BAFTA TV Award for Best Performance and the 1987 edition of the same category. He was further nominated in 1990 for Best Performance. Transitioning to dramatic roles, Jason earned BAFTA recognition for A Touch of Frost, including a 2001 nomination for the Award for drama and another in 2002. The series itself garnered 14 nominations across various categories, underscoring the production's critical regard for Jason's depiction of the flawed detective . At the , Jason was nominated in 2010 for Most Popular Drama Performance for A Touch of Frost, reflecting viewer appreciation amid competition from contemporary dramas. Overall, his career encompasses at least 10 nominations from major awards bodies, separate from his wins, affirming peer and public validation of his range from farce to procedural grit.

Personal life

Relationships and marriages

David Jason maintained a with Welsh actress from 1977 until her death on 10 March 1995 at age 50 from . The couple cohabited for 18 years, during which Jason supported Talog through her illness, including nursing her in their final months together. No children resulted from this partnership. After Talog's passing, Jason entered a relationship with Gill Hinchcliffe, a television production assistant he first met in 1989 while she worked on a Television project. The couple welcomed their daughter, Sophie Mae, on 26 February 2001, when Jason was 61 years old. They married in a low-key at London's Dorchester Hotel on 30 November 2005, the night before Jason received his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. Jason and Hinchcliffe have resided in since their union.

Family revelations and interests

In 2022, David Jason learned that he had fathered a , Abi Harris, during a brief relationship with actress Jennifer Hill in 1970. Harris, then aged 52, contacted Jason after a test prompted by her mother's disclosure revealed his paternity; she had written him a letter outlining the details. Jason described the revelation as a surprise but expressed delight upon meeting Harris and her 10-year-old son, his previously unknown grandson, in . By late 2024, he had integrated them into family occasions, including plans, emphasizing a positive reconciliation without prior knowledge of the birth. Jason's personal interests include , where he holds a pilot's license obtained around 2006 and has leased for recreational flying. He has long pursued hang-gliding and plane flying, including sessions at the London Gliding Club. During the , he developed a hobby of building scale models, which he described as an addictive pursuit replacing some earlier activities. Additional pastimes encompass DIY projects and , reflecting a preference for hands-on, solitary endeavors.

Public statements and views

Political opinions and Brexit stance

Jason has frequently criticised , arguing in a interview that it was eroding the British sense of humour by making people overly sensitive to offence. He stated that comedians in the past could target any subject for laughs, but contemporary fears of backlash had dulled satire's edge. In 2011, Jason expressed Eurosceptic views, warning that Germany sought dominance over Europe through economic means after failing militarily in two world wars. He remarked, "The Germans want to run Europe. They failed to do it by war, twice, and now they’re doing it by economics," highlighting his concern over Britain's diminished sovereignty within the European Union. Regarding Brexit, Jason opined in 2018 that his character Del Boy Trotter from would have supported leaving the , viewing it as a "nice little earner" for entrepreneurial opportunities unbound by continental regulations. He reiterated this perspective in 2020, quipping amid post-referendum debates that Britain's exit, despite tensions, avoided escalation to violence, unlike historical European conflicts: "At least we're not throwing bombs!" These comments reflect Jason's broader alignment with pragmatic, sovereignty-focused arguments for , prioritising national independence over supranational integration.

Critiques of contemporary television

Sir David Jason has expressed concerns over the prevalence of excessive swearing and vulgar language in contemporary British television programming. In an October 2024 interview, he stated that modern shows include "too much swearing and vulgar language," contrasting this with earlier eras when broadcasters adhered to strict guidelines, such as the BBC's rule book he encountered during his career, which prohibited certain words and ensured content remained . He argued that departing from such standards has led to an overly permissive environment, remarking, "If you tried to follow the rule book today you wouldn't have a show at all. I think we've gone too far away from that book of rules." Jason has advocated for a return to the broadcasting principles of the , citing the BBC's foundational emphasis on propriety as a model for improving current output. He believes this shift away from traditional values has contributed to a decline in overall quality, with an increase in graphic content and formats diluting scripted storytelling. Earlier, in a discussion, he lamented that modern television is often "spoilt" through over-editing and preview processes that compromise creative integrity before airing. Additionally, Jason has highlighted in the industry, noting a scarcity of substantial roles for older like himself, despite his ongoing efforts to secure work at age 84. He described himself as "desperately" urging producers to reconsider this trend, which he sees as limiting opportunities for experienced performers in favor of younger casts. These critiques reflect his broader view that contemporary television has prioritized over the disciplined craftsmanship that defined his most successful projects, such as Only Fools and Horses.

Legacy and recent developments

Cultural impact and influence

David Jason's portrayal of Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the BBC sitcom (1981–2003) established him as a cornerstone of British cultural identity, with the series achieving unprecedented viewership that underscored its status as a national phenomenon. The 1996 Christmas special "" attracted 24.3 million viewers, marking the highest-rated episode in British television history and surpassing even major events like royal weddings in audience size. This massive engagement reflected the show's resonance with working-class aspirations and life, embedding its narratives into across generations. The series' catchphrases, such as "lovely jubbly," "you plonker," and "this time next year, we'll be millionaires," permeated British vernacular, influencing everyday speech and long after its run. These expressions, drawn from and invented idioms, not only popularized market trader lingo but also shaped perceptions of entrepreneurial optimism in post-industrial Britain, making an archetype of the . Jason's performance amplified this, as his nuanced depiction of charm amid chaos inspired fan conventions, merchandise, and references in media, cementing Only Fools and Horses as a benchmark for relatable, character-driven . Beyond comedy, Jason's versatility extended his influence to drama, notably as Detective Inspector Jack Frost in (1992–2010), which ran for 14 seasons and highlighted his range from humor to grit, broadening the scope of British television archetypes. Voted Britain's greatest TV star in a 2006 Channel 4 poll, his work exemplifies a traditional style emphasizing wit and warmth over boundary-pushing, influencing subsequent actors and preserving a lineage of ensemble-driven storytelling in broadcasting. This enduring appeal positions Jason as a cultural bridge, evoking nostalgia for unpretentious entertainment amid evolving media landscapes.

Memoirs and 2020s projects

In 2020, David Jason published A Del of a Life: Lessons I've Learned, a reflecting on his highs and lows, including insights from his roles in and other projects, presented in a humorous and anecdotal style. The book, released on October 29, debuted as a number-one bestseller and drew praise for its entertaining recounting of his professional journey from humble beginnings. Jason followed this with This Time Next Year: A Life of Positive Thinking in 2024, a volume emphasizing resilience and life lessons derived from decades in , framed through personal anecdotes and optimistic reflections. Published on October 10, it quickly became a Sunday Times , with Jason describing it as sharing "hard-won wisdom" from persistent challenges. During the 2020s, Jason's television work shifted toward documentaries and lighter formats amid the conclusion of scripted series like , which ended production after its 2019 series with no further episodes planned as of 2023. He hosted Flying for Britain with David Jason in 2020, exploring World War II aviation history through archival footage and narration. That year also saw appearances in tribute specials such as and David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star, celebrating his iconic roles. In 2022, Jason contributed to Comedy Classics: Porridge, a documentary revisiting the classic sitcom. By 2024, he co-hosted the reality series David & Jay's Touring Toolshed alongside Jay Blades, touring UK sites to restore vintage tools and share craftsmanship stories across six episodes. In September 2025, Jason reprised his role as Granville for the anniversary special Open All Hours: Inside Out, marking the 50th anniversary of the original series with behind-the-scenes reflections, despite prior cancellations of new Still Open All Hours content.

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