David Jason is Britain's best-loved star. From his wonderful characterisation of Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses to Detective Jack Frost and Mr Micawber, he has captured the heart of a nation. This remarkable biography traces the life of Britain's favourite actor from his humble roots in north London through his days as an electrician to Sir David Jason, the icon we all know and love. Recruited to an early Monty Python project for his masterful sense of timing, David soon attracted the attention of Ronnie Barker with whom he appeared in episodes of the classic BBC comedy series Porridge and Open All Hours. He has gone on to create many of television's popular and enduring characters, earning numerous accolades, including the Royal Television Society's Award for Best Actor, a Top Television Comedy Actor at the British Comedy Awards and a BAFTA fellowship for his outstanding contribution to television. He also received the ultimate tribute in 2005; a knighthood from the Queen. Revealing the man behind Del Boy, Pop Larkin and Jack Frost, this authoritative biography offers valuable insight into his life and loves, covering the tragic loss of his partner of eighteen years, Myfanwy Talog, and the joy of his secret wedding to new love Gill Hinchcliffe, and the birth of their daughter Sophie Mae. It paints a complete portrait of one of England's funniest and most talented actors; a true national treasure.
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Stafford Hildred. Sir David Jason - A Life of Laughter
SIRDAVID JASON
DEDICATION
CONTENTS
PROLOGUE
CHILDHOOD
DRAMATICS
MOVIES
LUCKY
ONLY FOOLS
PORTERHOUSE
DARLING
FROST
FAME
MARCH
FINALE
FAREWELL, FROST
MOURNING FOR A GENIUS
DURING THE WAR…
HUBBLE AND STRIFE
TV CREDITS
SERIES 1: 8 September – 13 October 1981 (30 minutes each)
SERIES II: 21 October – 2 December 1982 (30 minutes each)
SERIES III: 10 November – 22 December 1983 (30 minutes each)
SERIES IV: 21 February – 4 April 1985 (30 minutes each)
SERIES V: 31 August – 5 October 1986 (30 minutes)
Series VI: 8 January – 12 February 1989 (50 minutes)
SERIES VII: 30 December 1990 – 3 February 1991 (50 minutes each)
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A Life of Laughter
STAFFORD HILDRED AND TIM EWBANK
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His mother was never too keen on her precious son’s new obsession, fearing the dangers of David revving around the country on the powerful machine. She was even less enthusiastic when he took the bike to pieces in her tiny hallway. Bitterly cold weather meant that this was the only place to service the bike, but Olwen gave David a fierce telling off every time a drop of oil found its way on to her carpet.
The motorbikes changed the lives of the youngsters. Their horizons were suddenly nationwide. All of a sudden, from being limited to within a few hours’ pedalling distance of their homes, they could now explore the whole country. First on the list was the Lake District.
