Sir David Jason, known for his role in Only Fools and Horses, has expressed his desire for the BBC to revive a beloved comedy series that is currently on hold. During a recent appearance on BBC Breakfast, Sir David discussed his new memoir before the conversation shifted to the future of the BBC sitcom, Still Open All Hours. The show was halted due to Covid in 2019, just when the team was set to start filming another series.
Host Jon Kay raised the question of whether there was a possibility to resume production of Still Open All Hours. Sir David revealed that the original writer, Roy Clarke, had already partially written a whole series before production was stopped. The actor mentioned that various storylines within the show, including a pending wedding between two characters, were left unresolved. Despite the cast giving the green light to conclude the series, they are still awaiting a response from the BBC.
Sir David expressed readiness to continue the sitcom, stating that they have the series ready to go and it would be a fantastic opportunity to reunite with the cast. Still Open All Hours first aired in 2013 and completed six series by 2019, depicting the character Granville managing a grocery shop inherited from his uncle, with his son’s assistance. The last episode shown was a holiday special in 2019, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting more.
BBC Breakfast airs on weekdays at 6 am on BBC One, with Still Open All Hours available on BBC iPlayer for streaming. As fans eagerly await a possible revival of the beloved series, Sir David’s comments have sparked excitement among viewers. Whether the BBC will give the green light to continue the show remains to be seen, but fans of Still Open All Hours are hopeful for its return to the screen.