Sir David Jason announces new TV show with The Repair Shop's Jay Blades

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades are set to hit the road for 'Touring Toolshed'.

The 'Only Fools and Horses' legend is swapping sitcoms for a "heart-warming" BBC Two series, which will see him reveal his passion for mending broken items alongside his furniture restorer friend, who is best known for presenting the hit show 'The Repair Shop'.

They will help "members of the public, professional makers, and enthusiasts take their crafts to the next level."

David, 83, and Jay, 53, will take their toolshed to the "UK’s air shows, steam rallies, county fairs and vintage festivals, to meet some of the UK’s most talented crafters, makers and tinkerers – as well as people who could use a little help."

The 'Open All Hours' star said: “It’s great to be back on the nation’s TV screens doing something totally different. I’ve played a lot of roles in my time but, to be myself, show off my creative passion and help the wonderful people we meet along the way resolve their mechanical masterpiece issues is very rewarding. I’ve really enjoyed being on the road with Jay where we have built up a great friendship and had a lot of fun which I hope the viewers will enjoy watching when it airs."

Jay commented: “Working with Sir David Jason, a fellow craft enthusiast is a dream come true. Filming is underway and it has been great to start helping the nations’ makers fix their passion projects. We've met brilliant people and this series is going to be a delight for the BBC Daytime and iPlayer audiences.”

Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak commissioning, Rob Unsworth, said: “Viewers are in for a real treat with this series. We’re thrilled to be bringing together these two much-loved titans of telly, and to be revealing such an unexpected side to Sir David Jason. His repartee with Jay is a joy to watch and we can’t wait to share their adventures and discoveries with the BBC Daytime audience.”

This new series will air in 2024 on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.