Only Fools icon David Jason appears in controversial new BBC TV licence advert alongside Romesh Ranganathan despite making major barbs about channel

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Only Fools icon David Jason appears in controversial new BBC TV licence advert alongside Romesh Ranganathan despite making major barbs about channel

Daily Mail · 3 hours ago

David Jason has appeared in a new BBC television licence advert alongside comedian Romesh Ranganathan, a pairing that has drawn attention given the Only Fools and Horses star's previous outspoken criticism of the broadcaster. The advert forms part of the BBC's ongoing efforts to promote the licence fee, though its release has proved contentious given Jason's history of critical remarks about the corporation.

Specific details of the advert's content and the nature of Jason's past comments about the BBC were not included in the available article text, which consisted largely of unrelated site navigation and headlines. The piece indicates the campaign features both Jason and Ranganathan as its central figures, with the juxtaposition of Jason's involvement against his prior barbs forming the main point of interest.

  • David Jason stars in new BBC TV licence advert with Romesh Ranganathan
  • Appearance seen as notable given his past criticism of the BBC
  • Full advert details were not available in the retrieved article text

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