Sir David Jason, 84, meets with the cast of Only Fools and Horses The Musical as he makes a rare public appearance for the gala performance
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Sir David Jason made a rare public appearance for the gala performance of Only Fools and Horses The Musical in London on Wednesday evening. The actor, 84, portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter on the beloved BBC sitcom which ran from 1981 to 1991 followed by several Christmas specials that ended in 2003.
![[The actor, 84, portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter on the beloved BBC sitcom which ran from 1981 to 1991 followed by several Christmas specials that ended in 2003]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/08/93304175-14209107-image-a-1_1734598358103.jpg)
Posing for photos backstage at the Eventim Apollo, he was joined by Sam Lupton who has taken on his iconic character for the UK tour. David looked smart in a red zip-up jumper which he wore with a suede jacket and a pair of beige trousers. Vinny Jones, who plays Danny Driscoll in the musical, and Paul Whitehouse who has taken on the role of Grandad were also present.
![[Paul Whitehouse who has taken on the role of Grandad was also present]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/08/93304183-14209107-image-a-4_1734598760824.jpg)
Chas and Dave star Dave Peacock was in attendance for the opening night, joined by his late co-stars wife Joan Hodges. Sir David Jason made a rare public appearance for the gala performance of Only Fools and Horses The Musical in London on Wednesday evening (pictured with Sam Lupton).
![[Vinny Jones is playing Danny Driscoll in the stage adaptation]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/08/93304181-14209107-image-a-3_1734598754522.jpg)
The actor, 84, portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter on the beloved BBC sitcom which ran from 1981 to 1991 followed by several Christmas specials that ended in 2003. Only Fools and Horses The Musical will run for 28 shows at London's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo from December 17.
![[David looked smart in a red zip-up jumper which he wore with a suede jacket and a pair of beige trousers (L-R Georgina Hagen, Sam, Craig Berry, Tom Major and Vinnie)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/09/93304177-14209107-image-a-5_1734598822263.jpg)
The show is now on a nationwide tour until July 5 next year, following its record-breaking four-year sold-out run in the West End. Sir David reportedly almost quit Only Fools And Horses during its prime back in 1986 and almost an entirely different ending for Del Boy character was written.
![[Chas and Dave star Dave Peacock was in attendance for the opening night, joined by his late co-stars wife Joan Hodges]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/09/93304395-14209107-image-a-6_1734598920184.jpg)
