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Sir David Jason is reportedly planning an Only Fools And Horses reunion for the show’s 45th anniversary.
According to insiders, the actor, 85, is making a two part documentary for Gold, which will feature unseen footage from the show.
Sir David, who played ambitious market trader Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in the beloved British sitcom, is said to be hoping to persuade Nicholas Lyndhurst, Derek’s brother Rodney, to take part.
‘David is well aware of Only Fools’ huge fanbase, so appreciates how much these documentaries will be lapped up,’ a TV insider told The Sun.
‘He’s looking forward to reminiscing about old times, as well as giving away secrets about the show.
‘Having Nicholas on board would be a major coup, too, should he be up for taking part.’
Daily Mail has contacted David’s representative for comment.
Open All Hours first arrived on the BBC back in 1973 as a pilot episode, before being commissioned for a full series by bosses.
It went on to air four full series, which, despite just 26 episodes being produced, are still enjoyed by fans thanks to repeats on UKTV.
Sir David is the only actor to have starred in every episode of the show.
The late Ronnie Barker also had a leading role in Open All Hours, playing a penny-pinching shopkeeper who was always on the lookout to save money.
In 2013, the show was revived with a new name – Still Open All Hours – as David’s character took over the shop.
It ran for six years before being cancelled in 2019.
Meanwhile, Only Fools And Horses The Musical opened in February 2019 and ran for four years.
The show had been a hit with fans and critics alike, as well as the sitcom’s former stars who attended its premiere and celebratory performances.
Paul Whitehouse co-wrote the show with Jim Sullivan, the son of the legendary Only Fools and Horses creator John Sullivan, who passed away in 2011, who always dreamed of taking the show to the West End.
