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David Jason reveals he was fifth in line for the iconic Del Boy role and nearly missed out because the Only Fools And Horses writer thought 'he always plays a loser'


Sir David Jason admitted he was fifth in line for his legendary role of Del Boy Trotter and nearly missed out because the Only Fools And Horses writer thought 'he always plays a loser'

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