The BBC sitcom first aired in 1981 and lasted seven series, with a final episode airing on Christmas Day in 2003.
Sir David appeared as Del Boy alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney Trotter and the late Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert, who passed away in 1999.
Only Fools and Horses attracted millions of viewers, has often been described as one of the best British TV shows, and has even inspired a stage musical based on the characters.
@radiox Del Boy almost makes an appearance in the Radio X studio 🤩 #delboy #delboytrotter #onlyfoolsandhorses #davidjason #radiox #chrismoyles #thechrismoylesshow #foryou #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Radio X
Now, Sir David surprised fans by reprising the role of Del Boy for a split second during an interview.
Sir David Jason reprises the role of Del Boy
Appearing on the Chris Moyles Radio X morning show, the DJ asked the actor: “Can I say hello to Del Boy?”
Seeing Sir David reply in character: “Oh go on then, pal.”
In a video capturing the moment posted to TikTok, dozens of Only Fools and Horses fans reacted to Sir David’s act.
As one fan said: “I love David Jason and Del Boy, can watch OFH over and over, even now.”
Another said: “Remember seeing Him walking into his London flat and shouted, alright Del boy, quick as a flash, he turned and in full del boy he replied, alright my son.”
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A third said, “This man is such a legend.
“Only fools and horses was and still is the best show on telly, it will never get boring, I watch it all the time.”
Sir David also recently opened up about his health, writing in his newest memoir, This Time Next Year, the Only Fools and Horses said he had mobility issues that created pain in his limbs.
