Sir David Jason is set to reunite with ex-cast members for a brand-new Only Fools and Horses TV series.
The hit UK series, which follows the Trotter brothers as they try a number of questionable get-rich-quick schemes to become millionaires, ran for 22 years from 1981 to 2003.
Sir David played the role of Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, starring alongside Nick Lyndhurst, who played Rodney Trotter (Del Boy’s brother).
The brothers lived in Peckham with Grandad, played by Leonard “Lennard” Pearce, and their friends included Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), and Boycie (John Challis).
Now, Sir David Jason is set to reunite with some of his fellow cast members for Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive.
The two-part series, celebrating the 45th anniversary of Only Fools And Horses, will air behind-the-scenes footage as well as material that the series producer said was “filmed but never broadcast”.
It will feature interviews from cast members, including Sir David, Tessa Peake-Jones (Raquel), Gwyneth Strong (Cassandra), and Sue Holderness (Marlene).
While viewers will be treated to archival material from more than 10 classic episodes, including The Jolly Boys’ Outing and Mother Nature’s Son.
There is also new material from the episodes He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Uncle, Mother Nature’s Son, Time On Our Hands, and an unseen opening scene of Del and Rodney in a nightclub from The Class Of ’62.
Clips have been digitally scanned and restored from 16mm negatives, meaning the cast appear in high definition.
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.
“Revisiting these rediscovered moments reminded me just how special the show was – and still is. It’s incredible to be able to share them now.”
Sir David Jason played the role of Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. (Image: UKTV/Andy Heathcote/PA Wire)
Director and series producer, Sean Doherty, added: “Few shows have the kind of enduring popularity that Only Fools enjoys.
“The archive has uncovered some extraordinary material – 66 unseen clips and scenes so far that were filmed but never broadcast because they didn’t fit the timing or structure of the original episodes, plus nearly 100 assets from rushes and location filming.
“We’ve truly been spoilt for choice.”
