Back to his roots: David Jason, 76, tries to flog a turnip as gets back into comical shopkeeper mode for third season of Still Open All Hours

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 11:03 EST, 9 October 2016 | Updated: 11:41 EST, 9 October 2016

He's currently shooting the third season of the sequel to Still Open All Hours.

Despite being 40 years after its initial premiere, legendary actor David Jason was back in character as shop boy Granville in the much-loved show on Sunday.

The 76-year-old looked in his element as he filmed scenes for the new series and Christmas special in Doncaster with an array of hilarious props.

Back to it! Legendary actor David Jason was back in character as shop boy Granville in the much-loved show on Sunday

Back to it! Legendary actor David Jason was back in character as shop boy Granville in the much-loved show on Sunday

Armed with a turnip and watering can, David was in high spirits as he got stuck into scenes dressed in his character's white shirt, tie and dark brown slacks.

David combed his grey locks to the back of his head as he donned a long tan coloured coat for filming. 

The Only Fools And Horses actor was animated, practicising his lines between scenes while holding up an array of comical props.

David - whose character inherits the famous shop Arkwright's in the show's original revival - made full use of his time in-between takes and concentrated on his script. 

Working up a sweat: Armed with a turnip and watering can, David was in high spirits as he got stuck into scenes dressed in his character's white shirt, tie and dark brown slacks

Working up a sweat: Armed with a turnip and watering can, David was in high spirits as he got stuck into scenes dressed in his character's white shirt, tie and dark brown slacks

On set: The 76-year-old looked in his element as he filmed scenes for the news series and Christmas special in Doncaster with an array of hilarious props

On set: The 76-year-old looked in his element as he filmed scenes for the news series and Christmas special in Doncaster with an array of hilarious props

Careful there! David combed his grey locks to the back of his head as he donned a long tan coloured coat for filming

Careful there! David combed his grey locks to the back of his head as he donned a long tan coloured coat for filming

In his element: David held a turnip as he practised his lines
Rooting for him! The BBC star appeared engrossed by his root vegetable

In his element: David held a turnip as he practised his lines 

Don't tur-nip your nose at this! The Only Fools And Horses actor was animated as he practiced his lines between scenes while holding an array of props and also speaking to his co-stars

Don't tur-nip your nose at this! The Only Fools And Horses actor was animated as he practiced his lines between scenes while holding an array of props and also speaking to his co-stars

The BBC confirmed this week that the most loved convenience store on TV will once again open its doors to viewers this Christmas.

The spin-off, written by Roy Clarke, has proven a huge hit since its 2014 comeback, being becoming the highest rated comedy series over the last year.

With Open All Hours 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.

Holding on tight! David held onto his script for the upcoming scene

Holding on tight! David held onto his script for the upcoming scene

Prize veg! The Only Fools And Horses actor delivered a number of lines while holding the root vegetable
Trying to turnip it in the bud: David held his veg in the air while rehearsing his scene

Prize veg! The Only Fools And Horses actor delivered a number of lines while holding the root vegetable

Aghast: David looked worryingly at his prop turnip

Aghast: David looked worryingly at his prop turnip

Having a laugh: Posed alongside his co-star David smiled as they rehearsed their impending scene

Having a laugh: Posed alongside his co-star David smiled as they rehearsed their impending scene

Hands off: David gave his fellow co-star the eye as lunged towards his turnip offering

Hands off: David gave his fellow co-star the eye as lunged towards his turnip offering

Happy: The two actors looked on at the props 

Happy: The two actors looked on at the props 

Lean on: David looked on in between scenes at the cast and crew

Lean on: David looked on in between scenes at the cast and crew

Many viewers felt that the show's revival was a fitting tribute to the late star of the series - Ronnie Barker - who died of heart failure in 2005 aged 76.

On returning to one of his most famous roles, David said: 'I can't wait for viewers to see the scrapes Granville gets into this series, almost as much as I can't wait to start filming them.'

The comedy's producer Gareth Edwards added: 'I continue to be bowled over by the incredible audience response to Still Open All Hours, so it's a real pleasure to welcome the series back to BBC One.'

Eagerly anticipated: The spin-off, written by Roy Clarke, has proven a huge hit since its 2014 comeback, being scoring the title of the highest rated comedy series over the last year

Eagerly anticipated: The spin-off, written by Roy Clarke, has proven a huge hit since its 2014 comeback, being scoring the title of the highest rated comedy series over the last year

Fan favourite: With Open All Hours first revived on Boxing Day 2013, the original Christmas special was the most-watched show of that day, returning to screens after almost 40 years

Fan favourite: With Open All Hours first revived on Boxing Day 2013, the original Christmas special was the most-watched show of that day, returning to screens after almost 40 years

In memory of: Many viewers felt that the show's revival was a fitting tribute to the late star of the series, Ronnie Barker, who died of heart failure in 2005 aged 76

In memory of: Many viewers felt that the show's revival was a fitting tribute to the late star of the series, Ronnie Barker, who died of heart failure in 2005 aged 76

Excited: On returning to one of his famous roles, David said: 'I can't wait for viewers to see the scrapes Granville gets into this series, almost as much as I can't wait to start filming them'

Excited: On returning to one of his famous roles, David said: 'I can't wait for viewers to see the scrapes Granville gets into this series, almost as much as I can't wait to start filming them'

And action! The star was well and truly in character as he was surrounded by the TV crew

And action! The star was well and truly in character as he was surrounded by the TV crew

Storyline: David's character inherits the famous shop Arkwright's in the show's original revival

Storyline: David's character inherits the famous shop Arkwright's in the show's original revival

Auf Wiedersehen star Tim Healy, had been seen earlier in the month reprising his character Gastric, after suffering a life-threatening illness in May.

The 64-year-old was filming for ITV series Benidorm in Spain when he was struck down with a mystery illness, and left 'fighting for his life'. 

Meanwhile, telly faves Johnny Vegas, Sally Lindsay and Nina Wadia are joining David, Stephanie and Tim as they return to the much-loved programme.

Read through: James Baxter joined David Jason on set for a read through

Read through: James Baxter joined David Jason on set for a read through

Plaid's nice: The two stars practised their lines before they filmed

Plaid's nice: The two stars practised their lines before they filmed

Script style: James and David prepared for the day of filming ahead by reading the script

Script style: James and David prepared for the day of filming ahead by reading the script

Telly faves: Johnny Vegas, Sally Lindsay and Nina Wadia are joining David, Stephanie and Tim as they return to the much-loved programme

Telly faves: Johnny Vegas, Sally Lindsay and Nina Wadia are joining David, Stephanie and Tim as they return to the much-loved programme

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