BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt has revealed what Sir David Jason is really like – as he brought up his ‘outrageous’ behaviour backstage live on the morning news programme.
The Only Fools And Horses legend joined Charlie and Naga Munchetty in the studio to look back on his illustrious acting career.
And within moments of sitting down for his interview, an emphatic Charlie mentioned the 85-year-old’s backstage conduct.
‘Very pleased to say Sir David Jason is right here with us on the sofa with us this morning,’ Charlie began.
He then added: ‘Can I just describe for our viewers who are watching this morning – you make an entrance.
‘I was quite impressed. As you came into our studio a moment ago, you were saying hello to everyone – you know how to make an entrance.’
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BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt has revealed what Sir David Jason (pictured) is really like – as he brought up his ‘outrageous’ behaviour backstage live on the morning news programme
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The Only Fools And Horses legend joined Charlie (pictured) and Naga Munchetty in the studio to look back on his illustrious acting career
Taken aback, the Open All Hours star laughed, saying: ‘Well it’s just that I like to feel comfortable but I like also to, if you can, make the people you’re with comfortable.
‘The great thing is really to be a little bit outrageous, so everybody is put at ease, it’s a bit of fun.
‘You know, I said good morning to the camera, and nobody but the camera was there. The camera seemed to like it.’
The British star went on to discuss the move from his theatre roots to studio filming, and iconic Only Fools And Horses scenes from over the years.
And after the cameras finished rolling, host Naga was pictured making a stony-faced exit as she left the studio.
Dressed in a striking orange dress and sunglasses, she appeared impassive as she climbed into a taxi.
It comes as a fan recently revealed online what David, 85, was really like in person, keen Only Fools viewers jumped at the chance to find out.
Only Fools And Horses, the BBC sitcom about two south-east London market trader brothers, won its away into the nation’s hearts as soon as it hit our screens in 1981.
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After the cameras finished rolling, host Naga was pictured making a stony-faced exit as she left the studio
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Dressed in a striking orange dress and sunglasses, she appeared impassive as she climbed into a taxi
Created by the inimitable late John Sullivan, it starred Sir David Jason as Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter and Nicholas Lyndhurst as his little brother Rodney.
And the pair were joined in Peckham by a host of beloved supporting characters, including Grandad (Lennard Pearce) and Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield).
The fan posted on discussion site Reddit: ‘My mate’s dad was good friends with David and used to run a B&B in Weston-super-Mare.
‘Over the years, “Uncle David” would pop by now and then and my mate would also see him at family gatherings and events.’
David has had an illustrious career outside Only Fools too.
He has starred variously in detective series A Touch Of Frost, grocery shop sitcom Open All Hours and fifties-set family life comedy The Darling Buds Of May.
But it is ambitious Cockney Del Boy, known for his catchphrase, “This time next year, we’ll be millionaires!”, who seemed to capture the user’s family the most..
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Host Charlie praised Sir David’s backstage manner – as he greeted everyone on set, and Sir David laughed at his own ‘outrageous’ behaviour
They continued: ‘As you can imagine, whenever he showed up, people couldn’t resist asking him to ‘do a bit of Del Boy.
‘He always politely declined, until one unforgettable occasion. After a bit of friendly badgering, David finally gave in.
‘My mate said he took a deep breath and in that moment, everything about him changed – his posture, his expression, even the way he stood.
‘It was like Del Boy had walked into the room. For the next 20 minutes, Del Boy was the life of the party, giving everyone a performance they’d never forget.’
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