David Jason had starring role in classic film - but you won't recognise him

Sir David Jason shared the revelation with fans in his new book (Image: Getty)

Sir David Jason has reflected on his career, including some voice acting roles he isn't particularly proud of.

In his memoir This Time Next Year, the 84-year-old sitcom actor shares that he has no regrets about his time in voice studios, as it ultimately opened the door to bigger roles in television and film.

His most recognisable credits include Danger Mouse, Toad in the Cosgrove Hall adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows, and the Giant in The BFG.

He admitted: “I’ve never had cause to regret the time I spent in those voice studios, in a roundabout way, those experiences would eventually lead me to some of the character work that I’m most proud of.”

In his book, the Del Boy star also opened up about a "terrifying" health battle he endured that left him looking "bruised like a boxer".

The actor found fame on Only Fools and Horses (Image: Getty)

He explained that it had involved "bouncing off beds and sofas" and diving through hatches. In 2023, he had his left hip replaced with a titanium one, making him feel like he was "becoming Captain Scarlet".

However, despite this positive outlook, the beloved actor also admitted that he was worried about his upcoming procedure, but it would be the aftermath that left him feeling "uncomfortable".

Sir David said: "But the operation was, I confess, a pretty terrifying prospect, even though I knew I would be anaesthetised during the worst of it and therefore not around to listen to the hammering and the sawing and whatever else those doctors were going to be getting up to while I sweetly slumbered."

He continued: "'Will I be able to play the trombone afterwards?' I asked the surgeon. 'Yes, absolutely', he replied. 'Well, that's a bonus', I said, 'because I've always wanted to be able to'."

"'You'll be uncomfortable for a while', the surgeon also warned me. He wasn't kidding."