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Sir David Jason, 75, steps out as comedy character Granville as he films new series of BBC's Still Open All Hours in Doncaster

Published: 09:56 EST, 14 September 2015 | Updated: 10:35 EST, 14 September 2015

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It's one of his most famous roles.

So fans of Sir David Jason will surely be delighted to see him resume the character of Granville in the BBC's revival of classic comedy Still Open All Hours.

The 75 year-old star was spotted filming the eagerly-awaited second series while in Doncaster on Monday.

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He's back: Sir David Jason resumed the character of Granville in the BBC's revival of classic comedy Still Open All Hours, on Monday

The veteran TV star - also known for playing the lead in Only Fools and Horses - was spotted in the Yorkshire market town, where he was wearing the character's trademark overalls and thick-rimmed glasses.

Seeming to be sporting dentures, he looked considerably older than his years - especially with a flash of balding, silver hair.

Stood outside the famous cornershop, he was peered over a table of second-hand goods and was seen chatting to extras.

Veteran: The TV star - also known for playing the lead in Only Fools and Horses - was spotted in the Yorkshire market town, this week, where he was wearing the character's trademark overalls and thick-rimmed glasses

The site - a local hairdressers in Balby - was transformed into Arkwright’s shop overnight on Sunday and will now see the likes of Johnny Vegas on-set.

Fellow TV actor Tim Healy was also seen alongside Jason, wearing blue overalls and cutting an ageing figure.

While exterior filming is taking place at the salon, interior shots will be filmed in Teddington Studios, Middlesex later in the year.

It comes after fans were forced to endure a long wait to hear if a second season had been commissioned by TV bosses.

Step back in time: Seeming to be sporting dentures, he looked considerably older than his years - especially with a flash of balding, silver hair

Just like old times: Stood outside the famous cornershop, he was peered over a table of second-hand goods and was seen chatting to extras

First revived on Boxing Day 2013, the original Christmas special was the most-watched show of that day, returning to screens after almost 30 years.

Some viewers felt that it was a fitting tribute to the late star of the show, Ronnie Barker, who died of heart failure in 2005 aged 76.

But others questions whether the show's moment had passed.

More fun on the way: The sighting comes after fans were forced to endure a long wait to hear if a second season had been commissioned by TV bosses

Between takes: The first day of filming for series two of the Christmas special of the BBC's show

Funnyman: While exterior filming is taking place at the salon, interior shots will be filmed in Teddington Studios, Middlesex later in the year

But there was no sign of fatigue in the show's leading man, who was on form.

Inbetween takes, the actor was seen wearing a battered fireman's helmet and cracking jokes with crew, who were setting up the scenes.

Adding a modern twist, Healy's character was seen puffing on an e-cigarette.

Playing the joker: The popular actor was seen wearing a battered fireman's helmet and cracking jokes with crew, who were setting up the scenes

In character: David has one of the most impressive comedy careers in British television

Costume capers: The 75 year-old showed no sign of any comedy fatigue as he took to the set

Also returning to the show is Nina Wadia, who stars as town gossip Mrs Hussein, plus Lynda Baron as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, Stephanie Cole as The Black Widow and Maggie Ollerenshaw as the object of Granville’s affections, Mavis.

The latter three were original cast-members.

Executive Producer Gareth Edwards says: 'It‘s wonderful to be returning with our fantastic cast to Granville’s daft, warm and life-affirming world, full of the kind of characters and situations that could only come from the remarkable mind of Roy Clarke.'

Making a sale: Granville manages to charm a customer into one of his old-school items

Even better than the real thing? Tim looks less than impressed with his cigarette substitute

There's no smoke without fire: Adding a modern twist, Healy's character was seen puffing on an e-cigarette

That's not a good look! Tim, who has also starred in Benidorm, is also a long-standing comedy fave

Back: Also returning to the show is Nina Wadia, who stars as town gossip Mrs Hussein, plus Lynda Baron as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, Stephanie Cole and Maggie Ollerenshaw as the object of Granville’s affections