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Sir David Jason reveals the awkward conversation he had with the Queen while getting his knighthood: 'I felt like such a wally'


The actor, 83, reflected on the moment he received his knighthood at Buckingham Palace in 2005.

Sir David revealed that he casually told Her Majesty that he was in the middle of making a festive special of Only Fools and Horses, before realising there was 'no way' The Queen would watch the show. Sir David Jason has revealed an awkward encounter he had with the late Queen which left him feeling 'such a wally' after joining forces with Jay Blades for a new series David has joined forces with The Repair Shop's Jay Blades for a new BBC series which sees them meet talented crafters, hobbyists and enthusiasts across the country.

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