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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

British TV legend set to reprise famous role one final time

David Jason Granville (Person)
  • Sir David Jason will return to play grocer Granville for the final time in an Open All Hours anniversary TV special, 50 years after first taking on the role.
  • The 90-minute feature-length retrospective, titled Open All Hours: Inside Out, is set to air on U&GOLD in 2026.
  • The special will feature Sir David as Granville closing his Doncaster shop, alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, the actor's fondest memories, and a new short scene penned by original writer Roy Clarke.
  • Sir David Jason, 85, stated that the BBC show holds a very special place in his heart, having played Granville for over half his life.
  • Open All Hours first aired as a pilot in 1973, became a full series from 1976 to 1985, and was later rebooted as Still Open All Hours from 2013 to 2019.

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Sir David Jason to reprise Open All Hours role for 50th anniversary special

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