'Only Fools and Horses' star slams plans for US remake

David Jason has slammed plans for a US remake of 'Only Fools and Horses'.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2012 - 11:28

David Jason has slammed plans for a US remake of 'Only Fools and Horses'.

The 71-year-old actor - who played Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in the original series - believes the comedy won't translate well in America because its humour is so quintessentially British.

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