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Angie Quinn & Sophie McCoid

Only Fools and Horses star David Jason has little known TV star brother

Sir David Jason is one of the UK's best loved actors and has kept the nation entertained for generations.

David is perhaps best known for his part in Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in BBC One sitcom Only Fools and Horses which first broadcast in 1981.

Born, David John White in 1940, the TV star has been in many iconic shows, comedies and dramas - reports My London.

His roles include Granville in Open All Hours, Blanco in Porridge, Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May and DI Frost in A Touch of Frost, plus so many more.

But David isn't the only actor in his family, in fact he has a famous sibling.

David's older brother, Arthur White, features in a number of episodes of police crime drama A Touch of Frost playing the role of PC Ernie Trigg.

Rumour has it, it was in fact Arthur that inspired David to pursue acting early in his career.

Back in 1996, Arthur starred in Goodnight Sweetheart which also stars Nicholas Lyndhurst, who played Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, as the lead role.

Arthur, who was born in London in 1933, has also featured in a number of popular television series.

He played Albert Fogerty in Heartbeat back in 2007 after landing a part in Holby City in 2006 as Sidney Bickton.

Other television appearances include Doctors, Family Affairs, London's Burning, Grange Hill, and many more.

In 1991, Arthur starred alongside brother David when he appeared in two episodes of The Darling Buds of May as Uncle Pearce.

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