The Twelve Dels of Christmas, David Jason
The Twelve Dels of Christmas, David Jason
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The Twelve Dels of Christmas
My Festive Tales from Life and Only Fools

Author: David Jason

Narrator: David Jason

Unabridged: 10 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/13/2022


Synopsis

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'It is at Christmas time that want is most keenly felt, and abundance rejoices.'
Charles Dickens, 'A Christmas Carol' 1843

'Yeah, and a partridge up your pear tree, an' all.'
Derek Trotter, 'Christmas Crackers', 1981

'Think of this memoir as a Christmas special in book form, from someone who has been involved in a few of those and understands a bit about the concept. But a Christmas special very much like Only Fools and Horses, in the sense that the stories will be always heading outwards, ranging far and wide and well beyond the traditional festive gags involving giblets left in turkeys.

As I sift through various festive-related episodes in my career, loosening the ribbons, parting the wrapping paper, I'll be doing my best to reach any relevant conclusions about life, work and the meaning of it all that I can usefully pass on to you - baubles of wisdom if you like. Or certainly baubles. You'll learn why I have the perfect face to play Scrooge. And if you're lucky I'll also share what it's like to fly in a helicopter with my old mucker Tom Cruise. Merry Christmas, you plonkers.'

© David Jason 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rebecca 🦦 on November 29, 2022

This was like a lovely chat with your cheesy grandad, so nostalgic for me hearing David jason talk about one of the greatest comedy sitcoms of all time......more

Goodreads review by James on January 30, 2023

It's like when your grandad tells you stories of Christmas past. A great little life story by the man himself although there were a few bits that didn't quite grab me. Overall though, a nice jolly read!......more

Goodreads review by Colin Hayes on December 31, 2023

I've just finished my final book of the year in time. This is David Jason's fourth volume of memoirs and it  unashamedly appeals to the Christmas market by it's very title. Is another volume strictly needed? Well, probably not and there is a fair amount of material reused from previous volumes. Howev......more

Goodreads review by Jason on January 03, 2023

I love reading David Jason books and this is no exception. Rather than a book just full of random stories this one contains 12 experiences that Sir David Jason has had that link him to Christmas. From his first pantomime experience to Christmas specials of Only fools. Its well told and very informat......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on January 01, 2023

I love Sir David Jason and I absorb every book he writes, wet myself laughing that much he's just amazing, I wouldn't have it any other way.......more


Quotes

You'll be chuckling your Christmas socks off by the end...A merry memoir linked to the festive episodes and the life lessons to go hand in hand with them Woman & Home

Full of the actor's characteristic down-to-earth warmth, wit and wisdom, this is the perfect book for Del Boy fans Culturefly