Only Fools and Horses legend returning to screens for new show with BBC favourite – and it’s just days away
THE Repair Shop host Jay Blades MBE is joining forces with TV legend Sir David Jason to host a new series called Touring Toolshed, which is just days away.
Sir David, who is best known for playing the iconic character Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses, is particularly excited to have the opportunity to be himself on screen.
Touring Toolshed, which begins on Monday 22nd January on BBC Two, will follow Sir David, 83, and Jay, 53, as they hit the road and tour around the UK to help members of the public, professional makers, and enthusiasts take their crafts to the next level.
Exploring their passion for crafts, the duo will visit a variety of fairs, rallies and vintage festivals where they will meet enthusiasts, tinkers, crafters and makers. While showcasing their talent, Sir David and Jay will call on experts from around the U.K. to help each crafter take their project to the next level.
Teasing the upcoming series, Sir David said: “It’s great to be back on the nation’s TV screens doing something totally different. I’ve played a lot of roles in my time but, to be myself, show off my creative passion and help the wonderful people we meet along the way resolve their mechanical masterpiece issues is very rewarding.
“I’ve really enjoyed being on the road with Jay where we have built up a great friendship and had a lot of fun, which I hope the viewers will enjoy watching when it airs.”
The Repair Shop host responded in kind, adding: “Working with Sir David Jason, a fellow craft enthusiast, is a dream come true.
He continued: Filming is underway, and it has been great to start helping the nations’ makers fix their passion projects. We’ve met brilliant people, and this series is going to be a delight for the BBC Daytime and iPlayer audiences.”
“Viewers are in for a real treat with this series,” Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak commissioning, agreed.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing together these two much-loved titans of telly, and to be revealing such an unexpected side to Sir David Jason.
“His repartee with Jay is a joy to watch and we can’t wait to share their adventures and discoveries with the BBC Daytime audience.”
The series, which consists of 15 30-minute episodes, is produced by Jay’s company Hungry Jay Media.
Touring Toolshed premieres on Monday 22nd January on BBC Two at 6:30pm.