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Liverpool Echo
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Christopher Megrath

David Jason admits Only Fools and Horses had 'worst figures' in British TV history

Sir David Jason revealed Only Fools and Horses once brought in some of the TV's worst viewing figures.

The actor played the character of Del Boy, a loveable fraudster determined to make one of his get-rich-quick schemes work. Only Fools and Horses followed Del, along with his family, tieing themselves up in ridiculous situations all in the name of earning a few bucks.

The sitcom first aired in the 80s but went on to be one of the most notable and instantly recognisable shows the BBC has ever commissioned. Still riding the waves of popularity over 40 years on, David joined Lorraine to look back at how monumental the series was.

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