David: Love for Only Fools has never faded

SIR David Jason says “the love has never faded” for Only Fools and Horses after reuniting with cast members from the beloved sitcom for a new documentary series.

- BY MARK JEFFERIES

Lyndhurst as Rodney and David Jason as Del Boy Tessa Peake-Jones, above, watches clips with Sir David. Below, Lyndhurst, centre with Patrick Murray, right, as Micky Pearce

Marking the show’s 45th anniversary, Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive will air behind-the-scenes footage as well as material which was filmed but never broadcast.

The sitcom, which was a ratings smash hit for the BBC, first aired on September 8, 1981, and proved to be a career-defining role for Sir David, who played Del Boy, and Nicholas Lyndhurst, as his brother Rodney.

Sir David, 85, said: “The love for Only Fools has never faded. It’s incredible to see how many people still hold it close to their hearts.