Sir David Jason bags exciting new TV show after BBC series with Jay Blades is pulled from screens
SIR David Jason has landed another new TV series just days after his BBC show was pulled off air.
The Only Fools and Horses legend, 83, has signed on to star in one of National Geographic’s biggest TV shows.
According to the Daily Star, the TV icon will be making a guest appearance on Car SOS next month.
It is thought that bosses at the show will hope that signing the comedy legend will send ratings soaring through the roof.
He will be put to work on the show by hosts Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend as the trio work to restore a Datsun 240k Skyline.
A TV insider said to the Daily Star of his surprise appearance: “David is going to be a special guest on the new series. It’s a big deal to have him on the show because he’s such a legend.
“Producers were absolutely thrilled when he agreed to take part.
“David is one of the nation’s most popular stars, so getting him involved is bound to boost viewing figures.”
The episode starring the acting great is currently expected to air on March 7 on the network.
The exciting news comes after David’s BBC show, Touring Toolshed, was pulled from screens.
Co-hosted with The Repair Shop star Jay Blades, the programme was temporarily shelved by BBC Two as a result of sporting coverage
During the show, David and Jay have proven to be a formidable duo, with viewers enjoying their back and forth.
One episode proved to be pretty dramatic when Jay became the target of Sir David’s relentless teasing.
The whole situation unfolded when Jay found himself enrolled in a barrel-making training course, but Sir David couldn’t resist mocking Jay’s attempts at crafting barrels as he watched.
“Just remember we haven’t got three days for this programme…” the Del Boy actor teased.
Sir David couldn’t help but mess with Jay, and continued taunting him, saying: “You should’ve been way down with your rings on the barrel by this time.”
A barrel-making professional then had to step in and help Jay, which fuelled Sir David to tease him even more.
“Oh, you’re having the help from the professional,” the actor said.
Once the barrel was finished, Sir David called it “wobbly” while the expert gave him four out of 10 stars for his work.