One of television\u2019s most legendary and beloved faces is making a surprise comeback and it has fans buzzing.<\/p>\n
David Jason<\/a>, whose career has spanned decades and brought countless laughs into living rooms, is set to reprise his role as Granville.<\/p>\n In a one-off TV special that promises humour, nostalgia<\/a>, and a few surprises along the way. While the details are being kept under wraps, insiders say it\u2019s a rare chance to revisit one of his most iconic characters in a brand-new context.<\/p>\n Originally starring in the BBC<\/a> sitcom Open All Hours, which first aired in 1976, Granville quickly became a fan favourite, charming viewers with a mix of awkward antics, endearing quirks, and perfectly timed comedy.<\/p>\n Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron and Jason in Open All Hours (PA Archive)<\/p>\n The show returned in 2014, this time with Granville stepping up as the shopkeeper, and ran for six seasons until 2019.<\/p>\n Now, the special, a 90-minute retrospective called Open All Hours: Inside Out, offers fans a final glimpse of Granville\u2019s world, along with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Jason and the cast.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s so exciting to revisit this world and share it with everyone again,\u201d Jason said. \u201cThere are so many memories and stories, and it\u2019s a joy to finally lift the lid on them.\u201d<\/p>\n For viewers who had hoped for another full season, this special provides a bittersweet send-off, wrapping up storylines and giving Granville the closure fans have been waiting for, including a long-awaited romantic resolution with Mavis, played by Maggie Ollerenshaw.<\/p>\n David Jason deplores lack of TV roles for older actors (Jonathan Brady\/PA) (PA Archive)<\/p>\n Next year marks nearly 50 years since Open All Hours first aired, and this special celebrates the legacy with a mix of humour, heart, and nostalgia.<\/p>\n Senior producers describe it as \u201cone of those rare events that reminds you why you fell in love with TV in the first place.\u201d<\/p>\n Even at 85, Jason shows no signs of slowing down. \u201cThere are still so many stories left to tell,\u201d he said. \u201cSenior actors have a lot to offer, and it\u2019s thrilling to share this one last hurrah with fans.\u201d<\/p>\n Last month he was in the press for a less celebratory reason. He was called out for his \u201ccreepy\u201d behaviour towards Naga Munchetty<\/a> during a BBC Breakfast<\/a> interview.<\/p>\n Jason was called out for making \u2018creepy\u2019 comments to Naga Munchetty last month (BBC)<\/p>\n The Only Fools and Horses<\/a> legend, 85, appeared on the show to promote his upcoming tour, An Evening With Sir David Jason<\/a>, and to share anecdotes from his 60-year career. Viewers felt the actor started to \u201cflirt\u201d with Munchetty, 50, in scenes they found \u201cuncomfortable\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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