Only fooling around! David Jason, 75, enjoys comedy rickshaw ride as he films Still Open All Hours in Doncaster

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 08:50 EST, 18 September 2015 | Updated: 09:43 EST, 18 September 2015

It's one of his most fondly-remembered roles.

And it appears David Jason was thrilled to resume the character of hapless shopworker Granville in the newly rebooted Open All Hours.

The Only Fools And Horses legend, 75, looked like he was having a ball as he filmed scenes in a comedy rickshaw on Thursday.

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Funny man: David Jason was evidently thrilled to return to his role of hapless shopworker Granville in the newly rebooted Open All Hours, which filmed a wedding scene on Thursday

Funny man: David Jason was evidently thrilled to return to his role of hapless shopworker Granville in the newly rebooted Open All Hours, which filmed a wedding scene on Thursday

The veteran TV star - also known for playing the lead in Frost and Darling Buds Of May - was spotted in the market town, where he ditched his overalls for a suit.

Looking dapper, the actor was all smiles as he performed what appeared to be a wedding scene.

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

Raising laughs: The veteran TV star - also known for playing the lead in Frost and Darling Buds Of May - was spotted in the market town, where he ditched his overalls for a suit

Raising laughs: The veteran TV star - also known for playing the lead in Frost and Darling Buds Of May - was spotted in the market town, where he ditched his overalls for a suit

Riding high: Looking dapper, the actor was all smiles as he performed what appeared to be a wedding scene

Riding high: Looking dapper, the actor was all smiles as he performed what appeared to be a wedding scene

Taking the weight off his feet, he could be seen sat in the fast-food vehicle - which was being driven by one of his co-stars.

Boasting a sign which read 'Happy Won Ton Take-Away', it was a curious scene.  

Featuring a huge artificial sunflower, David and his colleagues certainly commanded attention as he cruised through the Yorkshire town.  

Trav in style: Taking the weight off his feet, he could be seen sat in the fast-food vehicle - which was being driven by one of his co-star

Trav in style: Taking the weight off his feet, he could be seen sat in the fast-food vehicle - which was being driven by one of his co-star

Also on the set was Merseyside-born star Johnny Vegas, who was equally sharp-suited.

Enjoying a cup of tea between scenes, he seemed to be effortlessly in character as the long-suffering Wet Eric.

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

Flower power: Featuring a huge artificial sunflower, David and his colleagues certainly commanded attention as he cruised through the Yorkshire town

Flower power: Featuring a huge artificial sunflower, David and his colleagues certainly commanded attention as he cruised through the Yorkshire town

Taking it all inn his stride: The 75 year-old actor certainly seemed sprightly as he stepped out in Doncaster 

Taking it all inn his stride: The 75 year-old actor certainly seemed sprightly as he stepped out in Doncaster 

Good times: Sir David Jason and James Baxter put on a hilarious display in the vehicle

Good times: Sir David Jason and James Baxter put on a hilarious display in the vehicle

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. 

Return: 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

Return: 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

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

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

Christmas special: Insiders say the new scenes will be broadcast as part of a festive treat for fans

Christmas special: Insiders say the new scenes will be broadcast as part of a festive treat for fans

Bloomin' marvelous! The cast gather around as they put the giant plant on a skateboard  

Bloomin' marvelous! The cast gather around as they put the giant plant on a skateboard  

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. 

In fact, he seemed to keep everybody perked-up. 

Dapper: Also on the set was Merseyside-born star Johnny Vegas, who was equally sharp-suited

Dapper: Also on the set was Merseyside-born star Johnny Vegas, who was equally sharp-suited

Enjoying a cup of tea between scenes, he seemed to be effortlessly in character as the long-suffering Wet Eric

Enjoying a cup of tea between scenes, he seemed to be effortlessly in character as the long-suffering Wet Eric

Thirsty work: The comedian enjoyed a caffeine hit as he took a break between filming

Thirsty work: The comedian enjoyed a caffeine hit as he took a break between filming

Waste not, want not: The St.Helens-born performer rushed back to filming following a tea break

Waste not, want not: The St.Helens-born performer rushed back to filming following a tea break

Banger: Tim was also seen in a teracotta-coloured Morris Minor, which was aptly decorated

Banger: Tim was also seen in a teracotta-coloured Morris Minor, which was aptly decorated

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.' 

Handsome: James was on sartorial form ina  fitted blue suit, which me matched with a navy tie

Handsome: James was on sartorial form ina  fitted blue suit, which me matched with a navy tie

Not giving her blessing: Long-time actress Stephanie Cole was more suitably dressed for a funeral
Not giving her blessing: Long-time actress Stephanie Cole was more suitably dressed for a funeral

Not giving her blessing: Long-time actress Stephanie Cole was more suitably dressed for a funeral

Back in the show: Actors from the original show were seen back on-set for the latest episode
Back in the show: Actors from the original show were seen back on-set for the latest episode

Back in the show: Actors from the original show were seen back on-set for the latest episode 

What a carry-on: David and his co-stars battled with the giant plant in another zany storyline

What a carry-on: David and his co-stars battled with the giant plant in another zany storyline

Not classy: Johnny was later spotted in the driving seat of a dilapidated van

Not classy: Johnny was later spotted in the driving seat of a dilapidated van

Veteran actor: Fellow TV actor Tim Healy was also seen alongside Jason, cutting an ageing figure

Veteran actor: Fellow TV actor Tim Healy was also seen alongside Jason, cutting an ageing figure

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