David Jason

The first series of 'Open All Hours' came and went without much fanfare because the BBC, in its almighty wisdom, put it out on BBC2, reasoning that it was 'a gentle comedy', better suited to the calms of the second channel than to the noisier, choppier waters of the first. ”

I think 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' in particular is very good, though I do find that perhaps the language is a bit strong for a family, but it is very popular, and I think it's very funny. ”

What intrigues me is that there are funny people in the real East End. It's famous for it. There'd be blokes dressing up as women as a lark, but 'EastEnders' seems blind to the fact that they enjoy a laugh. There should be a cheery chappy on there. ”

Classic comedy is classic comedy, and it will go on for years. ”

Comedy is a funny business, which you have to take seriously. ”

That's humour - doing what funny people have done since comedy began without being edgy and pushing boundaries. ”

In 1977, while I was performing in a play in Cardiff, a friend introduced me to a striking redhead called Myfanwy Talog, famed for her appearances on Welsh television with the comedy duo Rees and Ronnie. We were instantly smitten and eventually moved in together, sharing 18 happy years. ”

I've been approached to do reality shows, but even though the fees are very, very attractive, I always say no because money should never be your motivation. ”

I deliberately decided not to go on Twitter. I've read about how much stress it can cause. I don't think it's healthy. ”

While I've got my health and fitness, I'm available... except for panto, of course. Too bloody much like hard work. ”