But a Christmas special very much like Only Fools and Horses, in the sense that the stories will be always heading outwards, ranging far and wide and well beyond the traditional festive gags involving giblets left in turkeys. Think of it like a Christmas special in book form from someone who took part in all of them and understands what's involved. In this new memoir David Jason takes us on a journey of festive tales throughout his life and time on Only Fools and Horses. His acting career has been long and varied: from his theatre work in the West End to providing the voices of Mr Toad from The Wind in the Willows, Dangermouse and The BFG.

And if you're lucky I'll also share what it's like to fly in the helicopter of my old mucker Tom Cruise. From Open All Hours to The Darling Buds of May to his starring roles as Detective Inspector Frost in A Touch of Frost and, of course, Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. As I sift through various festive-related episodes in my career, loosening the ribbons, parting the wrapping paper, I'll be doing my best to reach any relevant conclusions about life, work and the meaning of it all that I can usefully pass on to you - baubles of wisdom if you like.But a Christmas special very much like 'Only Fools and Horses', in the sense that the stories will be always heading outwards, ranging far and wide and well beyond the traditional festive gags involving giblets left in turkeys.

Think of this memoir, then, as a Christmas special in book form, from someone who has been involved in a few of those and understands a bit about the concept. I've read every one of his books and I always feel like I am in a warm and hilarious bubble hearing about his long and varied career. Spills all the behind-the-scenes gossip and heartwarming tales from the show's festive specials - Mirror You may also be interested in. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

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