Sir David Jason has revealed he would jump at the chance to reprise his iconic Only Fools And Horses character.
The legendary actor, 83, admitted he would like to see the iconic 80s sitcom return to screens and said he would take on the role of Derek Trotter – aka Del Boy – again.
Despite his enthusiasm, he admitted that a reboot would be unlikely after the hit TV series’ main writer, John Sullivan, tragically passed away in 2011.
He told The sun on a possible reboot: ‘To be honest, we would really like that to happen because not only did we enjoy it so much, but most of the British audience did too. That’s why we like to do it.
Sir David Jason has revealed he would jump at the chance to reprise his iconic Only Fools And Horses character
The legendary actor, 83, admitted he would like to see the iconic ’80s sitcom return to screens and said he would reprise the role of Derek Trotter – aka Del Boy
But he added: “I don’t think we can do another episode of ‘Only Fools And Horses’ because the mastermind behind it, Mr. John Sullivan, is unfortunately no longer with us.”
Beloved actor Roger Lloyd Pack, who played Trigger, also sadly passed away in January 2014, while John Challis, who played Boycie, passed away in September 2021.
It comes after Sir David sent fans wild when he attended an Only Fools And Horses convention earlier this month following recent hip surgery.
The actor, who played Del Boy on the hit show from 1981 to 2003, attended the event dressed as his famous on-screen character to meet fans of the show.
He wore a maroon polo collar complete with a matching leather bomber jacket, jeans and trainers at the Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes.
Of course he had his signature baker’s boy tweed hat on and his signature gold chain.
Sue Holderness, 74, who played Marlene in the show, was also spotted arriving at the event wearing a yellow ensemble.
The convention was due to take place in October last year but was postponed because Sir David was due to have his ‘bionic body part’ fitted.
Despite his enthusiasm, he admitted that a reboot would be unlikely after the hit TV series’ main writer, John Sullivan, tragically passed away in 2011.
Beloved actor Roger Lloyd Pack, who played Trigger (second from right), also sadly passed away in January 2014, while John Challis, who played Boycie (far left), passed away in September 2021.
In November, David revealed he had had a ‘successful operation’ and filmed a video of himself dramatically ditching his crutches.
He showed that he was back on his feet and stronger than ever as he started walking towards the camera.
Three months earlier, Sir David gave fans an update on his health in a statement explaining why he could not appear at the convention.
He joked that he didn’t want to specify exactly which surgery he would have because it might make his fans “all want one.”
He wrote: ‘I am very sorry for the disappointment and any inconvenience this may cause, but we have to change the date of the upcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.
‘Unfortunately, I have just been told that I need to have a new bionic body part fitted. I won’t tell you which part it is, otherwise you’ll all want one!
“And don’t worry, it won’t be supplied by Monkey Harris, it’ll be the pukka gear.”
On rescheduling the event, he added: “I really hope everyone can make it to the new date, January 13 and 14.
‘We can all have something tasty to look forward to! These events are such a fun celebration for myself and the rest of the cast of ‘Only Fools’, and it’s such a privilege to meet so many of you, but I want to do it with the smile on my face that I always have had. ‘
Sir David signed his statement: ‘Once again, please accept my sincerest apologies as it was not a decision I took lightly and I hope you understand my situation. Until then, all gentle wishes.”
Sir David is struggling with his health after a ‘severely bad’ battle with Covid in July 2022.
It comes after Sir David attended an Only Fools And Horses convention at the Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes earlier this month – following recent hip surgery
The actor, known for his role as Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in the hit series, attended the event dressed as his famous on-screen character as he attended the event alongside Sue Holderness.
He wore a maroon polo collar, complete with a matching leather bomber jacket, jeans and trainers, while wearing his signature baker boy hat and signature gold ‘D’ chain.
The viral infection left him so weak that he fell at his home in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, and told BBC Breakfast about his fall. ‘All the muscles weren’t working. I collapsed and fell against the radiator. I was so weak, I couldn’t get up.
‘I tried to get up for about 15 minutes so I could walk around.
‘But for that I had to use my head. So now I’m face down on the floor, and to get to the door – and the arms really weren’t working and the legs weren’t working – I used my head to drag me to the door.”
Covid is thought to have caused a condition called myalgia, which causes muscle aches and pains and can affect ligaments, tendons and fascia – the soft tissues that connect muscles, bones and organs.