Sir David Jason is officially returning to Open All Hours for a TV special – ahead of its 50th anniversary next year.
The legendary actor will reprise his role as fan-favourite character Granville for one final time as part of the 90-minute episode.
Billed as Open All Hours: Inside Out, it will give viewers a glimpse of what life has been like since we last saw him.
The episode is part of digital channel U&Gold’s celebration of beloved sitcoms from across the decades.
During the show David will star in a short scene, which has been penned by original creator Roy Clarke.
He is also the writer behind other legendary English comedies including Keeping Up Appearances and Last of the Summer Wine.
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Sir David Jason is officially returning to Open All Hours for a TV special – ahead of its 50th anniversary next year
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The legendary actor will reprise his role as fan-favourite character Granville for one final time as part of the 90-minute episode (pictured in 2015 for the reboot)
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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 (pictured in 1976)
Speaking about the new show, David said: ‘It’s so good to be back!
‘I played Granville for over half my life and so this show holds a very special place in my heart.
‘There are countless memories and stories about this show, and I am thrilled to be able to share those with everyone.’
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.
Mark Iddon, UKTV’s Senior Commissioning Editor, said: ‘I can’t wait for U&Gold audiences to see what we have cooked up for them.
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Open All Hours first arrived on the BBC back in 1973 as a pilot episode, before being commissioned for a full series by bosses
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Billed as Open All Hours: Inside Out, it will give viewers a glimpse of what life has been like since we last saw him
‘Open All Hours is one of those rare beasts that even after 50 years is still as timeless and relevant as ever.’
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.
Open All Hours’ return comes after it was revealed how the sitcom was slapped with a ‘woke’ trigger warning.
On streaming platform ITVX, several episodes all have the following warning, ‘Contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers’.
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It soon became a beloved sitcom and is now available to watch on ITVX, however, the streaming platform has added a content warning to the show
The show contains a few cheeky comments including when Albert fakes being ill to receive attention from Nurse Gladys, played by Lynda Baron.
According to The Sun, the nurse was described as having a ‘tightly packed blouse’.
While in series four, Granville, played by Sir David Jason, who was Albert’s assistant and nephew, put out a dating ad in the newspaper packed with innuendos.
Some episodes also contain the following message: ‘Contains racial humour and language of the time that may offend’.
