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Sir David Jason sacked by BBC - just hours after landing iconic Dad's Army role
Sir David Jason is one of the UK's most famous actors, but his career hasn't always been easy - as he was fired from a classic sitcom just hours after landing the part
He may be loved by millions as Del Boy Trotter from classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses, but Sir David Jason wasn’t always the massive star he is today, in fact he had one major setback very early in his career. However, Sir David's career took off spectacularly, following earlier successes in Open All Hours and Porridge alongside greats like Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, he found further fame with the role of Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses. Leicestershire Live reports that before his rise to stardom, few might know that Sir David started out as an electrician, a job quite removed from the glitz of showbiz.
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