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Sir David Jason has revealed his favourite Only Fools And Horses episode and the poignant scene that almost brings him to tears.

The actor, 82, who was famed for his legendary portrayal of Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in the BBC sitcom, has recalled his treasured memories of the show in his new book The Twelve Dels Of Christmas.

‘The sheer fun’ of 1989’s special, The Jolly Boys’ Outing, and spoke of the late John Challis in ‘a world that’s gone.’

Sir David Jason, 82, has revealed his favourite Only Fools And Horses episode and the poignant scene that almost brings him to tears

John died ‘peacefully in his sleep’ aged 79 in September last year after a long battle with cancer and was best-known for his portrayal of second-hand car dealer Boycie – a cigar-smoking businessman who butted heads with Del Boy.

In the book, David notes: ‘It’s the sequence where Harry Nilsson’s Everybody’s Talkin’ plays as we see the cast on board the coach to Margate, and the day’s high jinks starting to unfold.

‘The magic of Only Fools is compressed into this single sequence – the gang of friends that the cast had become, and the sheer fun of it all. And so many of those faces no longer with us, of course.’

Jolly Boys’ Outing: The actor, who was famed for his legendary portrayal of Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in the BBC sitcom, has recalled his treasured memories of the show in his new book. In quotes obtained by The Sun, he recalled ‘the sheer fun’ of 1989’s special, The Jolly Boys’ Outing, and spoke of the late John Challis in ‘a world that’s gone’ (John centre right)

He continued: ‘Nowadays the glimpse of John Challis reaching across to swipe my hat off is so poignant that I practically have to close my eyes, and the whole thing is a world that’s gone.’

Sir David explained that the scene sums up the relationship between the cast members and exactly what it felt like to work on the show.

The episode in series six of the sitcom shows the group set off on the annual Jolly Boys Outing to Margate, where Rodney gets arrested, and the coach’s radio – supplied by Del Boy – causes the vehicle to burst into flames.

The episode shows the group set off on the annual Jolly Boys Outing to Margate, where the coach’s radio – supplied by Del Boy – causes the vehicle to burst into flames The actor described his Only Fools and Horses co-star John Challis as ‘a gentleman in the true sense of the word’ as he led tributes to the actor following his death.

In a statement Sir David said: ‘It is with much sadness to hear that John Challis, a dear friend, has passed away. ‘He was a wonderful actor, a gentleman in the true sense of the word and I know he will be missed by so many.’

Sad: John died ‘peacefully in his sleep’ aged 79 in September last year after a long battle with cancer. John was best-known for his portrayal of second-hand car dealer Boycie – a cigar-smoking businessman who butted heads with Del Boy (pictured together in series four in 1985)

He added: ‘A character so well loved by the many fans of that show so I am pleased that he witnessed the outpouring of admiration recently shown for the 40th Anniversary of the first episode in 1981. I send my love and condolences to his wife, Carol.’

John had cancelled a 30-date speaking tour earlier that same month after only one appearance due to ill health. It comes after Sir David said he ‘would love’ to reprise his role as Del Boy, 40 years after Only Fools And Horses premiered.

David notes: ‘It’s the sequence where Harry Nilsson’s Everybody’s Talkin’ plays as we see the cast on board the coach to Margate. He continued: ‘Nowadays the glimpse of John Challis reaching across to swipe my hat off is so poignant that I practically have to close my eyes (John left, David far right)

The actor, last appeared in character back in July of 2021 to wish Gareth Southgate and the England team good luck in the Euro 2020 final.

Before that, he starred in a 2014 Sports Relief sketch called Beckham in Peckham, which saw Del try and sell underpants called Golden Balls which were endorsed by David Beckham – with the footballer starring as himself.

Sir David said to The Sun that he wants to don his flat cap once more and revisit his role as the wheeler-dealer. The show ran for a decade between 1981 and 1991, and the show has had multiple specials since it aired.

Sir David described his Only Fools and Horses co-star John (pictured) as ‘a gentleman in the true sense of the word’ as he led tributes to the actor following his death