Sir David Jason was in high spirits as he stepped out with his family for the opening night of Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday.
The actor, 81, could be seen beaming as he posed with his loved ones – his wife Gill Hinchcliffe, 62, and their daughter Sophie Mae, 20, and her friend – on the red carpet.
Only Fools and Horses legend David looked stylish in a brown checkered black coat and orange pants.
Family affair: David Jason, 81, was in high spirits as he stepped out with his family for the opening night of Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday
He wore a navy blue sweater over a salmon shirt while he had a peaked cap on his head.
Gill wore a black and silver patterned dress with the sequined side panel dazzling under the bright red carpet lights.
Sophie and her friend seemed overjoyed to be going out for the evening, smiling as they posed at the event.
Host: The actor could be seen beaming as he posed with his loved ones, making a cheeky face on the red carpet
Stylish style: David, the legend of Fools and Horses, looked stylish in a brown checkered black coat and orange pants
Posing a storm: David stood with his wife Gill Hinchcliffe, 62, and their daughter Sophie Mae, 20, and her friend on the red carpet
Stopping before entering to watch Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA, David stopped to comment on The Larkins, an ITV 2021 adaptation of the classic novel The Darling Buds of May by HE Bates.
The star appeared in the television series of the same name as the novel from 1991 to 1993.
He played Sidney Charles ‘Pop’ Larkin, the father of the family, with David giving his opinion on the new program Thursday night.
In style: Gill wore a black and silver patterned dress with the sequined panel to the side dazzling under the bright red carpet lights
Looking back: Stopping before entering to watch Cirque du Soleil, David commented on The Larkins, an ITV 2021 adaptation of the classic novel The Darling Buds of May by HE Bates
The screen star told MailOnline: “It’s not as good as the original. I didn’t really need to give them any advice though. It was a bit surreal to watch it go by, du already seen.’
David then took stock of what he was doing professionally, insisting that he was looking for ideas from TV bosses: “I have been very busy writing and creating documentaries, just trying to interest channels.
“I’m more creative, I’m still waiting for Tom Cruise to employ me in Mission Impossible.”
All the Stars: David appeared as Pop Larkin alongside Pam Ferris, Philip Franks and Catherine Zeta-Jones (pictured in 1992)
The Larkins – now airing on ITV – follows the family life of Pop Larkin, now played by Bradley Walsh, his wife Ma Larkin (Joanna Scanlan) and their daughter Mariette (Sabrina Bartlett) as they navigate village life.
Durrell screenwriter Simon Nye tells the story of the working-class family, which first came to life in HE Bates’ 1950s novel, to a new generation of fans who missed the classic ’90s, which gave Hollywood star Catherine Zeta Jones her acting breakthrough.
Speaking of taking on the role of Pop Larkin last year, Bradley said, “I am delighted to be asked to be a part of this much loved and iconic story series.
“The warmth and affection that H. E Bates has generated through his books is so uplifting and I look forward to being a part of the Larkin family. It will be a hoot.
Speaking to MailOnline last month at a press event ahead of the series, Bradley expressed his enthusiasm for his upcoming role.
He said: “When I was asked, I said yes immediately. I only watched one episode during the day but was still so excited.
“It was a long time coming with the postponement of the shoot. The whole show is family based and after this year it’s in the foreground.
“I hope viewers really take it to heart. I’m a family man so it was a joy to film. ‘
Introducing the Larkins: (LR) Montgomery Larkin (Liam Middleton), Petunia Larkin (Rosie Coleman), Victoria Larkin (Lola Shepelev), Zinnia Larkin (Davina Coleman), Mariette (Sabrina Bartlett), Primrose Larkin (Lydia Page), Charley ( Tok Stephen), Pop Larkin (Bradley Walsh) and Ma Larkin (Joanna Scanlan)
