Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason, 85, lands new job away from TV after almost 60 years on screen

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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.

Sir David Jason at the Cirque du Soleil Corteo premiere.
Sir David Jason has landed a brand new gig away from television
Photo of Nicholas Lyndhurst, David Jason, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses.
The sitcom legend will share never-before-told stories from his time in showbiz as part of upcoming theatre gigs
An Evening with Sir David Jason promotional image.
An Evening With Sir David Jason will come to The Lowry Theatre in August

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Classics from the 70s, 80s and even 90s have been hit with disclaimers, warning of offensive or outdated language which has left fans reeling.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.

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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.

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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.

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