Sir David Jason - The Biography

David Jason is Britain's best-loved star. From his wonderful characterisation of Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses to Detective Jack Frost and Mr Micawber, he lights up our television screens whenever he appears and has captured the heart of a nation. Having recently received the ultimate accolade - a knighthood from the Queen he is no longer just the people's champion. This remarkable new biography traces the life of Britain's favourite actor from his humble roots in north London through his days as an electrician, to the David Jason we all know and love. It is based on the actor's own memories, and also recollections from friends, relatives and co-stars of both stage and screen. It paints a complete portrait of one of England's national treasures.

Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank are national newspaper reporters renowned for their expertise and enthusiasm for celebrity stories.