David Jason

Sir David told BBC Breakfast: "I got it seriously bad. Because all the muscles weren't working, I collapsed and I fell against the radiator... I was so weak, I ...

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Sir David Jason revealed he had 'seriously bad' Covid this summer which caused him to collapse when getting out of bed.

"But in order to do that, I had to use my head." and it was my good lady wife." Because all the muscles weren't working, I collapsed and I fell against the radiator." "And in order to get to the door - and the arms really weren't working and the legs weren't working - I was using my head to drag me to the door. "They crawl on land... He told BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay: "I crawled to the bed.

David Jason also revealed his struggles suffering with coronavirus during an interview with BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay.

He also revealed he was forced to walk on his hands and knees after collapsing to the ground as he dealt with the crippling effects of coronavirus. 'Right, there you are.' "And the sword is placed on either of your shoulders, 'Arise, Sir David Jason.' And that is the moment of extreme pleasure and the biggest and best thing that has ever happened to you in your entire life. He explained in May this year: "You expect that when she [the Queen] places the sword upon your shoulders she says, 'You go on your knees as David Jason and you arise as Sir David Jason.' Sir David jokingly reflected how he was: "The first person to have Covid and carpet burns at the same time." "You know when you see the Walruses you see David Attenborough, how they walk or crawl on land, in order to do that I needed to use my head."

Sir David Jason revealed that his 'muscles' weren't working and even felt too 'weak' to stand after contracting coronavirus in July.

[BBC Breakfast,](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63218943) he continued: ‘I crawled to the bed. I would love to revisit him, I need someone to write me a script. and it was my good lady wife and she managed to help me get back into bed,’ he said. ‘I collapsed and I fell against the radiator… [King Charles III starring in special BBC centenary episode of The Repair Shop](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/12/the-repair-shop-king-charles-iii-starring-in-bbc-centenary-episode-17547558/?ico=more_text_links) [Only Fools and Horses ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/only-fools-and-horses/)and Darling Buds of May, detailed the impact the virus had on his body.

The 82-year-old actor recalled how 'weak' the virus left him.

"So just as I got to the door, the door opened... The screen star told host Jon Kay: “I crawled to the bed. Because all the muscles weren’t working, I collapsed and I fell against the radiator...

Sir David Jason has opened up about his experience of Covid, which he said left him collapsed on the ground and unable to get up.

So just as I got to the door, the door opened… The muscles weren’t working and I used the bed to try and stand up so that I could go to where I wanted to get, and also get back into bed, and I couldn’t… Fortunately, the actor has now recovered and is in full health.

David Jason is best known for his role as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses.

At the height of its popularity in 1996 the show’s ratings peaked at 24 million during the Christmas schedule. The series was ranked as the 8th best sitcom of all time in a TV show which aired in 2004 titled Britain’s Best Sitcom. The 82-year-actor also starred in the long-running detective series A Touch of Frost from 1992 until 2010. Because all the muscles weren’t working, I collapsed and I fell against the radiator… The London born actor also played roles in Doctor at Sea, The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs and Porridge. He is the brother of Arthur B.White who also enjoyed a successful career as an actor.

The Only Fools And Horses star, 82, caught the virus this summer after dodging it during the height of the pandemic.

“I crawled to the bed,” he said. His other TV roles include Granville in Open All Hours and Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds Of May. I was so weak, I couldn’t get up.” Sir David had recounted a time he had attempted to get up and go to the toilet. “The muscles weren’t working and I used the bed to try and stand up so that I could go to where I wanted to get, and also get back into bed, and I couldn’t… The Only Fools And Horses star, 82, told BBC Breakfast he caught the virus in July after staying well during the height of the pandemic.

The Only Fools And Horses star, 82, told BBC Breakfast he caught the virus in July after staying well during the height of the pandemic.

Sir David said he had attempted to go to the toilet. I was so weak, I couldn't get up." He said: "I got it seriously bad.

Sir David Jason spoke to BBC Breakfast ahead of the publication of his book - The Twelve Dels of Christmas. During the interview with presenter Jon Kay, ...

During the interview with presenter Jon Kay, he was shown a video of his first TV appearance. He also discussed his involvement with the Jubilee celebrations this summer. Sir David Jason surprised with clip of his first TV appearance

The Only Fools and Horses actor has now recovered and is publishing a book about Christmas.

So now I'm lying face down on the ground, and in order to get to the door - and the arms really weren't working and the legs weren't working - I was using my head to drag me to the door." But later on the next day, I got carpet burns all down on my forehead and across the top of my nose." The muscles weren't working and I used the bed to try and stand up so that I could go to where I wanted to get, and also get back into bed, and I couldn't. The John Sullivan sitcom was a highlight of the Christmas schedules from the 1980s to the early 2000s, with ratings peaking at more than 24 million in 1996. He added: "So just as I got to the door, the door opened... For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter I was so weak, I couldn't get up." The 'Del Boy' actor continued: "My arms wouldn't work and my legs wouldn't work, so being a very creative and inventive person, I thought, how will I get from here to the door? I tried for about a quarter of an hour, trying all sorts of things to stand up so I could walk about," he added. But in order to do that, I had to use my head. Discussing how he was affected, Sir David said: "I got it seriously bad. "I crawled to the bed.

The Only Fools and Horses legend shared that he was left with carpet burns after having to drag himself across the floor.

Admitting that the ordeal was “seriously bad”, the acting legend has now recovered from the virus. Only Fools and Horses star David recalled that he was left with carpet burns across his face after resorting to dragging himself across the floor head-first, [The Mirror reports ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/david-jason-collapsed-after-catching-28217141). I tried for about a quarter of an hour, trying all sorts of things to stand up so I could walk about,” he recalled. Luckily, his wife then came in and managed to help him get back into bed. [BBC ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/bbc)Breakfast, David said: “Because all the muscles weren't working, I collapsed and I fell against the radiator... I was so weak, I couldn't get up.

Sir David was in the studio for an interview - before Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield did Spin to Win.

He said: "I got it seriously bad. Holly shrieked: "Oh my God." I was so weak, I couldn't get up." Phil said: "Last one. Simply [click here](https://data.reachplc.com/213222873338859) to subscribe and stay up to date with all the latest from across the city and wider West Midlands. We need you." Earlier this week, Jason revealed he collapsed this summer after suffering from "seriously bad" Covid. Schofe, aged 60, said: "Oh come on. Holly and Phil then spoke to David about one of his favourite moments from Only Fools and Horses. except, it does..." Holly said: "It doesn't happen often... Don't let us down."

Acting legend Sir David Jason appeared as a guest on This Morning when he appeared to fall asleep in the studio.

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THIS Morning viewers have slammed Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over their interview with David Jason on Thursday.The Only Fools and Horses l.

they asked her, to which Alison replied: "Do you remember Hamsetu?" "Poor David Jason having to put up with these two. [Dermot O'Leary](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/dermot-oleary/) - is up for a major gong at the celeb-packed ceremony. [Alison, 47](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/alison-hammond/), joined her co-stars Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to discuss the National Television Awards tonight. [Holly, 41](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/holly-willoughby/), and [Phil, 60](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/phillip-schofield/) during his segment. [Sir David, 82](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/david-jason/) began to discuss his career with the presenting duo.