David Jason Collection. Where does one begin with Sir David Jason? He first appeared on TV over 45 years ago in the early episodes of the soap Crossroads. From there.....Do Not Adjust Your Set, Hark At Barker, Doctor In The House-At Large-At Sea, Six Dates With Barker, The Top Secret Life Of Edgar Briggs, Porridge, Open All Hours, A Sharp Intake Of Breath, Only Fools And Horses, Dangermouse, The Wind In The Willows, Porterhouse Blue, A Bit Of A Do, The Darling Buds Of May, A Touch Of Frost, Micawber, Diamond Geezer.....and in a couple of weeks will be celebrating his 70th birthday. Here are some productions not as well known and or as easily found. The Bullion Boys was broadcast on BBC in 1993 and has never been repeated or released on video. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bullion_Boys The 1999 BBC production All The Kings Men also appeared in the US on PBS Masterpiece Theatre. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_King%27s_Men_(1999_tv_film)
The Hogfather was a Christmas special on Sky One in the UK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett%27s_Hogfather
while Ghostboat appeared on Yorkshire TV in 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostboat
The Colour Of Magic was a Sky One Easter special in 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett%27s_The_Colour_of_Magic while lastly Albert's Memorial has yet to be broadcast in the UK but was on ABC Australia in December 2009. This also appears on Comedy Smörgåsbord Disc 3.
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