Sir David Jason Reveals He Almost Quit Only Fools and Horses
Sir David Jason, the iconic star, nearly left the beloved sitcom in 1986, revealing a surprising twist in its history
Sir David Jason, Only Fools and Horses, Peckham, UK
London: So, you know Sir David Jason, right? The guy who played Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses? Well, it turns out he almost walked away from the show back in 1986. Can you believe it?
He was chatting with the show’s writer, John Sullivan, about possibly leaving. They were working on an episode called ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,’ which could have changed everything.
This episode was almost the last one, and it would have introduced a character named Jumbo Mills. He was supposed to come back from Australia, rich and ready to convince Del Boy to join him down under.
Imagine if that had happened! Sir David could have taken a break while the show moved on without him. But in the end, he decided to stick around.
Instead of heading to Australia, Del turned down Jumbo’s offer, and the show continued to be a massive hit. It’s still considered one of the best British sitcoms ever.
And hey, it even inspired a stage musical! How cool is that? Sir David’s choice to stay really shaped the show’s legacy.