Book description
David Jason is Britain's best-loved star. From his wonderful
characterisation of Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses to Detective Jack
Frost and Mr Micawber, he has captured the heart of a nation. This
remarkable biography traces the life of Britain's favourite actor from
his humble roots in north London through his days as an electrician to
Sir David Jason, the icon we all know and love. Recruited to an early
Monty Python project for his masterful sense of timing, David soon
attracted the attention of Ronnie Barker with whom he appeared in
episodes of the classic BBC comedy series Porridge and Open All Hours.
He has gone on to create many of television's popular and enduring
characters, earning numerous accolades, including the Royal Television
Society's Award for Best Actor, a Top Television Comedy Actor at the
British Comedy Awards and a BAFTA fellowship for his outstanding
contribution to television. He also received the ultimate tribute in
2005; a knighthood from the Queen. Revealing the man behind Del Boy,
Pop Larkin and Jack Frost, this authoritative biography offers
valuable insight into his life and loves, covering the tragic loss of
his partner of eighteen years, Myfanwy Talog, and the joy of his
secret wedding to new love Gill Hinchcliffe, and the birth of their
daughter Sophie Mae. It paints a complete portrait of one of England's
funniest and most talented actors; a true national treasure.
