Only Fools and Horses legend David Jason's famous brother who starred alongside him onscreen - but fans never knew
Sir David Jason, best known for his legendary role as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, has been a staple of British comedy and drama for decades.
The BBC sitcom, which first aired in 1981, follows the antics of Del Boy and the Trotter family as they attempt to make a quick buck and ultimately become millionaires.
Born David John White in 1940, Sir David's illustrious career has seen him take on a variety of roles including Granville in Open All Hours, Blanco in Porridge, Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May, and DI Frost in A Touch of Frost, among others.
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However, it seems acting talent runs in the family, as Sir David's brother is also a well-known face on television.
Arthur White, 91, has appeared alongside his younger brother in several episodes of the police crime drama A Touch of Frost, where he played PC Ernie Trigg, reports the Express.
Born in London in 1933, Arthur has had a successful acting career, featuring in numerous popular TV series.
In 1996, Arthur starred in Goodnight Sweetheart, which also featured Nicholas Lyndhurst, who played Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, in the lead role of Gary Sparrow.
From 1995 to 2001, Arthur portrayed Derek in the ITV series London's Burning, before taking on the role of Albert Fogerty in Heartbeat. He also landed the part of Sidney Bickton in Holby City in 2006.
Arthur's other TV appearances include Doctors, Family Affairs, Grange Hill, and many more roles dating back to the 1950s.
In addition to sharing the screen with Sir David in A Touch of Frost, the brothers also appeared together in another beloved series. In 1991, Arthur joined his brother David for two episodes of The Darling Buds of May, playing Uncle Pearce.
Fast forward to 2010, and Arthur was featured in the documentary 13 Hours That Saved Britain, which delves into the pivotal events of the Battle of Britain. During the documentary, Arthur shared his personal experiences of living through World War Two and residing in London during the Blitz.