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David Jason Surprises Chris Moyles with Del Boy Impersonation

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As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the legendary David Jason has surprised us all by stepping back into the shoes of everyone’s favorite character, Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter! It’s like a blast from the past, isn’t it?

During a chat on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X last Thursday, the 85-year-old actor fondly reminisced about his time on Only Fools and Horses.

In a conversation, he shared that he would embody the bold persona of a South London market vendor, even adopting Del Boy’s famous tone of voice playfully on occasion.

Host Chris Moyles eagerly asked him: ‘Can I say hello to Del Boy?’

Ask David to answer in a similar manner to Del Boy: ‘Alright, have a go then, mate,’ which caused the whole studio to erupt with excitement.

Chris squealed in excitement, adding: ‘Ah see, even that! That is just amazing!’

People were overjoyed when they heard David use his famous accent once more, and they flooded Instagram with compliments, appreciating his participation in the humorous exchange.

I really enjoyed it: I have nothing but admiration for David Jason; He’s an absolute legend and has such a heartwarming spirit.

David likewise touched upon his ability to swiftly slip into the persona of Del Boy, and dismissed assertions made by certain actors that they require extended periods of stillness to conjure their characters.

He mentioned that by donning the costume and slipping into character, he essentially becomes immersed in the role within a few to several minutes without needing excessive contemplation.

The majority of that behavior stems from the bravado of the character I modeled it after. In essence, the story’s purpose is to illustrate that all the characters I portray – Pop Larkin, Del Boy, and others – are like donning a coat and stepping into a role, adopting their unique personas.

Currently, this works well for me. One thing that really bothers me, however, is when I encounter stories about some actors who demand silence and ask others not to speak or come near them because they want solitude.

What makes that so? Let me explain: I have to immerse myself in the role of my character, and for that, I require this entire morning.” In simpler terms, I might say, “Why is that? To get into character, I need this whole morning.

I find it annoying when you act as if you’re superior to the rest of us on the team. It feels like you’re part of the group, but your behavior suggests otherwise.

David finds it frustrating when he isn’t permitted to converse with his fellow actors as they prepare their characters, arguing that any skilled actor shouldn’t require such behavior.

He stated: “I’ve consistently viewed myself as a team member, even as the team leader, but what really grates on me is when they isolate themselves in this peculiar zone they refer to as ‘getting into character,’ and they present various excuses for not being approached.

You seem to wonder, ‘Why act this way?’ Well, a skilled actor can don the costume, and with it, adopt the persona they’ve created. In essence, that’s what they are doing.

The performance of Only Fools And Horses: The Musical had to be stopped midway last month due to an unexpected medical situation.

Audience members at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool had to leave during the intermission, and the second part of the performance was delayed due to an attendee becoming unwell. Emergency medical services were summoned to the location.

Currently traveling across the United Kingdom is “Only Fools and Horses: The Musical,” where Paul Whitehouse portrays the character of Grandad. It began its successful, four-year run in London’s West End before moving on to other locations.

The Winter Gardens announced that they’d be addressing the recent incident, offering options for those impacted: either changing their tickets to another date or seeking a refund.

Visitors swiftly complimented the theater, where the musical was playing until May 3rd, for the prompt actions and composed reactions of its staff during the incident.

Last night, during the performance of “Only Fools and Horses The Musical” at The Winter Gardens, an unexpected health issue affected a spectator in the front row seating section (front stalls) during the show’s intermission.

Because of the specifics of the event and following the rules at the theater, it was decided that everyone needed to leave and the rest of the performance would be rescheduled.

Everyone whose ticket was impacted is going to get an email today, providing all the instructions necessary for moving the tickets to another show this week, or for requesting a refund if they can’t make it to an alternate date.

Let me express my heartfelt gratitude to our team, the guest organization, and the emergency responders for their quick and proficient action.

‘Our thoughts and well wishes are with the individual involved and their family at this time.

‘We thank everyone for their patience and understanding during these exceptional circumstances.’

Tune into The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X weekdays from 6:30am – 10am and on Global Player. 

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2025-05-08 19:08

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