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  • Open All Hours - Series 4
  • Open All Hours - Series 4 review by from Bolton, Lancashire
    Rated - 4.0 stars Final Episodes 2 December 2005
    ... hunting for the love of his life. Great classic comedy from Ronnie Barker and David Jason (Just starting out in comedy on the BBC) Ronnie Barkers comedy will never be f...   Read customer review
  • Diamond Geezer - The Series
  • Diamond Geezer - The Series review by williamsgwynfa from gwaenysgor in flintshire
    Rated - 5.0 stars superb......... 15 May 2007
    ...we have always been massive fans of Sir David Jason - in fact everything he stars in, is brilliant. Diamond Geezer is no exception - it is superb. Diamond Geezer, follows...   Read customer review

David Jason - filmography


  • A Touch Of Frost - Series 15 on DVD (2010)
    Starring: David Jason,  Bruce Alexander,  John Lyons
    Director: Paul Harrison
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Set in the town of Denton, A TOUCH OF FROST focuses on Detective Inspector Frost and his long-suffering Superintendent Harry Mullett (Bruce Alexander). Based on the novels by R.D. Wingfield, this long-running British crime drama features award-winning actor David Jason as Jack Frost; a man of ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 81% from 215 members
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  • Come Rain Come Shine on DVD (2010)
    Starring: David Jason,  Shaun Evans,  Alison Steadman
    Director: David Drury
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Sir David Jason stars in this emotional, contemporary family drama marking his first role since filming the final episodes of ITV1's iconic A Touch of Frost. Sir David plays cockney ex-docker Don, a man whose family means everything to him. Married to Dora, played by acclaimed actress Alison ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 272 members
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  • Albert's Memorial on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Judith Hoersch,  David Jason,  David Warner
    Director: David Richards
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    ALBERT'S MEMORIAL is a poignant yet funny tale of everlasting friendship, loyalty and the enduring imprints of war. Written by Thomas Ellice (A TOUCH OF FROST, INSPECTOR MORSE) the drama sees World War Two veterans, Harry (Sir David Jason) and his friend Frank (David Warner) attempt to fulfill ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 122 members
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  • The Colour Of Magic on DVD (2008)
    Starring: David Jason,  Richard da Costa,  Sean Astin
    Director: Vadim Jean
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    The Discworld - a magical realm quite unlike, yet hauntingly familiar to, ours - has got it's first tourist - Twoflower (Sean Astin). Rincewind (David Jason), an inept ex-student wizard is given the task of guiding Twoflower (Sean Astin) through the city state of Ankh Morpork. Rincewind has two ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 11,015 members
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  • The Colour Of Magic - Blu-ray (2008)
    Starring: David Jason,  Richard da Costa,  Sean Astin
    Director: Vadim Jean
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    The Discworld - a magical realm quite unlike, yet hauntingly familiar to, ours - has got it's first tourist - Twoflower (Sean Astin). Rincewind (David Jason), an inept ex-student wizard is given the task of guiding Twoflower (Sean Astin) through the city state of Ankh Morpork. Rincewind has two ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 63% from 1,932 member
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  • Prehistoric Park (2 discs) on DVD (2006)
    Starring: Nigel Marven,  David Jason
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Features time travelling natural history expert, Nigel Marven, as he rescues endangered dinosaurs from extinction and establishes a prehistoric wildlife sanctuary.
    3.5 stars out of 5 73% from 1,124 member
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  • Hogfather on DVD (2006)
    Starring: Ian Richardson,  Shend,  Neil Pearson
    Director: Vadim Jean
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Based on Terry Pratchett's worldwide best selling fantasy book, Hogfather is set on the semi-medieval but strangely familiar Discworld. And the Hogfather (you know, the jolly fat man) who delivers presents to the kiddies at Christmas at the midwinter festival of Hogswatch has gone missing. But it's ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 15,776 members
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  • Dawdle The Donkey - Series 3 on DVD (2004)
    Starring: Dawdle,  David Jason,  Josie Lawrence
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    The thirteen episodes of the third series featuring three unlikely friends - Dawdle The Donkey, Rola Polar and Archie. Music by Chris De Burgh. Features the episodes 'Dawdle And The Eagle', 'Dawdle Goes A Little Hoarse', 'Dawdle And The Scare Bear', 'Dawdle And The Tractor', 'Dawdle And The ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 50% from 25 members
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  • Dawdle The Donkey - Series 1 on DVD (2004)
    Starring: Dawdle,  David Jason,  Josie Lawrence
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    The ten episodes of the first series featuring three unlikely friends - Dawdle The Donkey, Rola Polar and Archie. Music by Chris De Burgh. Episodes include 'Looking For A Home', 'Dawdle And The Snow Bear', 'Dawdle And The Traffic Jam', 'Dawdle And The Intruder', 'Dawdle And The Grizzly Bear', '..read more »
    2 stars out of 5 36% from 65 members
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  • Dawdle The Donkey - Series 2 on DVD (2004)
    Starring: Dawdle,  David Jason,  Josie Lawrence
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    The ten episodes of the second series featuring three unlikely friends - Dawdle The Donkey, Rola Polar and Archie. Music by Chris De Burgh. Features the episodes 'Dawdle And The Mole Field', 'Dawdle And The Sheep', 'Dawdle And The Bath Chair', 'Dawdle And The Night Prowlers', 'Dawdle And The ..read more »
    2 stars out of 5 37% from 52 members
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  • A Touch Of Frost - Series 10 (3 discs) on DVD (2003)
    Starring: David Jason,  Bruce Alexander,  Caroline Harker
    Director: Paul Harrison
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    A widowed, cranky work-addict, Frost is constantly under pressure to meet targets and keep bosses in the division off his back--particularly Superintendent Norman Mullett, who is fastidious when it comes to doing things 'by-the-book'. Mullet (nicknamed "Horn-rimmed Harry" by Frost) is obsessed with ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 1,125 member
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  • Only Fools And Horses - The Story Of Onl... on DVD (2003)
    Starring: David Jason,  Nicholas Lyndhurst
    Director: none
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    This documentary takes a look back over the story of one of the most popular British sitcoms ever, ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES. From it's humble beginning in 1982 when the first series was critically panned, to the Christmas specials which pulled in audiences of over 24 million. Includes interviews with ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 2,212 members
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  • BBC Great Comedy Moments on DVD (2001)
    Starring: David Jason,  Ronnie Barker,  Ronnie Corbett
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    This compilation DVD brings together nearly two hours of the funniest comedy scenes from the many classic BBC programmes. Includes clips from the likes of Blackadder, Morecambe and Wise, Only Fools And Horses, Porridge, Some Mother's Do 'Ave 'Em, Steptoe and Son and more.
    3 stars out of 5 63% from 541 members
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  • Micawber on DVD (2001)
    Starring: David Jason,  Annabelle Apsion,  Michael Troughton
    Director: Adrian Shergold
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    This title collects all four episodes of the television mini-series MICAWBER, which stars David Jason as Wilkins Micawber, a character originally created by Charles Dickens. A proud family man, Micawber is determined to keep up appearances despite having a number of debts. In a bid to change is ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 62% from 156 members
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  • All The King's Men on DVD (1999)
    Starring: David Jason,  Maggie Smith,  William Ash
    Director: Julian Jarrold
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    The BBC's all-star cast portray this most poignant and mysterious event of the First World War - the disappearance in action of the Sandringham Company at Gallipoli in 1915. Commanded by the Estate Manager, Captain Frank Beck (David Jason), they were just ordinary men - servants, grooms and ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 677 members
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  • Father Christmas And The Missing Reindeer (1997)
    Starring: David Jason
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    It's Christmas Eve and Father Christmas is ready to deliver all his presents to the children. There is one problem, however - all the reindeer have gone missing and the race is on to find them...
    2.5 stars out of 5 51% from 173 members
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  • A Touch Of Frost - Series 4 (5 discs) on DVD (1996)
    Starring: David Jason
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Based on the crime novels of R.D. Wingfield, the long-running television series A TOUCH OF FROST stars award-winning actor David Jason as scruffy police detective Jack Frost. The complete fourth series.
    3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 1,044 member
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  • A Touch Of Frost - Series 3 (4 discs) on DVD (1995)
    Starring: David Jason,  Bruce Alexander
    Director: Herbert Wise,  Roger Bamford
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Based on the crime novels of R.D. Wingfield, the long-running television series A TOUCH OF FROST stars award-winning actor David Jason as scruffy police detective Jack Frost. Tracking down wrongdoers in the fictitious town of Denton, England, Frost solves cases with a healthy dose of humour and an ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 73% from 855 members
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  • A Touch Of Frost - Series 1 (3 discs) (1992)
    Starring: David Jason
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    As D.I. Frost and sidekick D.C. Clive Barnard search for a missing girl they find themselves uncovering a crime dating back 30 years. Frost is also coming to terms with the trauma of his wife's death, not surprisingly, he finds refuge in his work. Frost, now with new sidekick, D.C. Webster, a ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 73% from 1,392 member
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  • The BFG - Blu-ray (1989)
    Starring: David Jason,  Amanda Root,  Angela Thorne
    Director: Brian Cosgrove
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    This animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel tells the tale of an orphan girl and her friend the BFG (Big Friendly Giant). His nightly routine of catching good dreams and blowing them into children's ears is threatened by bigger, meaner giants, so he and Sophie embark on an ..read more »
    1 star out of 5 23% from 3 members
    Due for release on 10th September 2012
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  • Porterhouse Blue on DVD (1987)
    Starring: David Jason,  Ian Richardson,  Charles Gray
    Director: Robert Knights
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    In this Channel 4 comedy, based on the novel by Tom Sharpe, Porterhouse College prides itself on rowing and eating rather than academic achievement. When the arrival of a new master threatens tradition, the old guard of Porterhouse reacts in an explosive fashion. The TV miniseries stars David Jason,..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 1,194 member
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  • Wind In The Willows - The Movie on DVD (1983)
    Starring: David Jason,  Michael Hordern,  Ian Carmichael
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    In this unique stop-motion animation film, Kenneth Grahame's classic characters--Badger, Mole, Rat, and Toad--embark on adventures along the beautiful Edwardian countryside. The Cosgrove Hall production features the vocal talents of David Jason, Michael Hordern, and other notable actors.
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 778 members
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  • Open All Hours - Series 4 on DVD (1982)
    Starring: Ronnie Barker,  David Jason,  Lynda Baron
    Director: none
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Arkwright (Ronnie Barker) is a tight-fisted corner shopkeeper who sells everything from bananas to bootlaces. His passion for Gladys, the district nurse, comes second only to his passion for money. His underpaid and overworked nephew Granville (David Jason) dreams of another life beyond the ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 2,338 members
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  • Open All Hours - Series 3 on DVD (1981)
    Starring: Ronnie Barker,  David Jason,  Lynda Baron
    Director: Sydney Lotterby
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    The complete third series of the comedy series based around a small shop in Doncaster owned by the penny pinching Arkwright. Features the episodes 'An Errand Boy By The Ear', 'The Ginger Men', 'Duet For Solo Bicycle', 'How To Ignite Your Errand Boy', 'The Man From Down Under' and 'The Cocoa Tin Lid'.
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 2,937 members
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  • Open All Hours - Series 2 on DVD (1980)
    Starring: Ronnie Barker,  David Jason,  Lynda Baron
    Director: none
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Seven more glorious episodes charting the troubled lives of penny-pinching shopkeeper Arkwright and his overworked, bullied and socially-frustrated nephew G-G-G-Granville and their ancient till's continued quest for blood. Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, who lives across the road, is the lucky lady who's ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 73% from 3,412 members
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  • The Odd Job (1978)
    Starring: Graham Chapman,  David Jason,  Diana Quick
    Director: Peter Medak
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and tries to commit suicide. After a few setbacks and while he is trying to electrocute himself with a lamp, the door bell rings. An odd man in a leather ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 3 members
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  • Open All Hours - Series 1 on DVD (1976)
    Starring: Ronnie Barker,  David Jason,  Stephanie Cole
    Director: none
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    In the sitcom OPEN ALL HOURS, Arkwright (Ronnie Barker), a stuttering, stingy shopkeeper, is constantly scheming to get money out of his gullible customers. He teaches his nephew, Granville (David Jason), the exciting world of corner shops while pining for his object of affection, nurse Gladys ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 3,467 members
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  • Porridge - Series 1 on DVD (1974)
    Starring: Ronnie Barker,  Fulton MacKay,  Brian Wilde
    Director: Sydney Lotterby
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    This collection presents the entire first series of the 1970s classic comedy PORRIDGE, which stars Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale (Kate's father) as prison inmates. Lennie Godber (Beckinsale) is the new kid on the block, and, luckily, tough guy Norman Stanley "Fletch" Fletcher (Barker) is ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 4,727 members
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  • White Cargo on DVD (1973)
    Starring: David Jason,  Imogen Hassall,  Hugh Lloyd
    Director: Ray Selfe
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    A young David Jason stars in this racy 70's comedy, about a civil servant who, after exploring London's seedy Soho for the first time, gets himself caught up in a criminal plot... involving strippers!
    2.5 stars out of 5 48% from 28 members
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  • A Touch Of Frost - Series 11 And 12 (2 discs) on DVD
    Starring: David Jason
    Director: Paul Harrison,  Roger Bamford
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    David Jason stars as Detective Inspector Jack Frost, an authority-flouting maverick who won't and doesn't abide by the rules and will stop at nothing to see justice done. Contains the 3 feature length episodes from Series 11 and 12: Another Life, Dancing in the Dark and Near Death Experience
    3.5 stars out of 5 73% from 840 members
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  • Nation On Film on DVD
    Starring: David Jason
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This charming and fascinating collection of archive films shot by amateurs is narrated by David Jason.
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 16 members
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  • Dangermouse - Box Set (12 discs) on DVD
    Starring: David Jason
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    The animated adventures of Dangermouse and his ineffectual sidekick, Penfold. A resident of a postbox in Baker Street, London, superspy Dangermouse and his sidekick Penfold battle against the evil toad Baron Silas Greenpack and his crow lackey Stiletto. Contains 161 episodes.
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 227 members
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  • Most Wanted Classic Kids TV on DVD
    Starring: Richard Briers,  David Jason,  Mike McShane
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Featuring the most popular cartoons with a selection of heros and villians battleing against the evils of the world. Victor and Hugo Bunglers In Crime - 'Pandamonium', Alias The Jester - 'The Viking Airship', Avenger Penguins - 'The Wild West Story' and DangerMouse - 'Custard'.
    2.5 stars out of 5 47% from 74 members
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David Jason facts

5 most recent films

The Royal Bodyguard - 2.5 stars
A Touch Of Frost - Series 15 - 4.0 stars
Come Rain Come Shine - 3.5 stars
Albert's Memorial - 3.5 stars
A Touch of Frost - E02 - Dead End - 3 stars

5 highest-rated films

A Touch Of Frost - Series 14 - 4.0 stars
A Touch Of Frost - Series 15 - 4.0 stars
Only Fools And Horses - The Complete Series 7 - 4.0 stars
Only Fools And Horses - The Complete Series 6 - 4.0 stars
Only Fools And Horses - To Hull And Back - 4.0 stars

5 lowest-rated films

The BFG - Blu-ray - 1.0 stars
Hark At Barker - Series 1-2 - Complete - 1.5 stars
Dramarama - Vol.1 - Thames Television - 1.5 stars
The Royal Bodyguard - 2.5 stars
White Cargo - 2.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Nicholas Lyndhurst - 118 times - show films
Roger Lloyd-Pack - 94 times - show films
John Challis - 90 times - show films
Buster Merryfield - 76 times - show films
Lennard Pearce - 37 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Ray Butt - 62 times - show films
Tony Dow - 54 times - show films
none - 52 times - show films
Paul Harrison - 24 times - show films
David Giles - 20 times - show films