January 17th 2024.
When Sir David Jason, the beloved actor best known for his role in Only Fools and Horses, had the opportunity to meet the late Queen, he couldn't help but feel a bit foolish. It was 2005 and Sir David had just been knighted, giving him the chance to chat with Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace. As they conversed, Sir David couldn't resist telling the Queen about the upcoming Christmas special of Only Fools and Horses that he was working on.
But as the words left his mouth, Sir David couldn't help but feel a sense of embarrassment. After all, the show was known for its East End working class humor and he couldn't imagine the Queen being a fan. He later shared with The Telegraph that he felt like a "wally" for even bringing it up.
Almost twenty years later, Sir David found himself reminiscing about that moment while being interviewed with Jay Blades for their upcoming show, David and Jay's Touring Toolshed. The two have been traveling around the country, meeting crafters, hobbyists, and enthusiasts for their new series.
Jay, who has also had the chance to meet royalty through his work on The Repair Shop, recalled meeting King Charles during a special episode and even attending his coronation. Sir David, never one to follow protocol, couldn't resist teasing Jay for his bold move of putting his arm around the King.
The two became friends after Jay, a huge fan of Only Fools and Horses, did a jive to the show's theme tune on a Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021. Sir David even sent him a good luck message, which sparked their connection. "Real recognizes real," Jay joked.
As they discussed their new show, the duo already has ideas for a second series. Sir David, ever the optimist, is ready to jump into another adventure with Jay, but they'll have to convince the BBC first.
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In other news, viewers of The Repair Shop were moved to tears as a woman's late son was honored with a special Abba tribute. And at 83 years old, Sir David Jason continues to make dreams come true, even while recovering from surgery, as he recently dressed up as Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses. Truly a legend in his own right.
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