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The Twelve Dels of Christmas

My Festive Tales from Life and Only Fools

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The Twelve Dels of Christmas

By: David Jason
Narrated by: David Jason
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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

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Critic reviews

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
Full of the actor's characteristic down-to-earth warmth, wit and wisdom, this is the perfect book for Del Boy fans
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this book was a great listen and absolute pleasure to listen to as always

Fantastic Stories, Great listen a living legend

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I brought this audio book as I had already listened to a previous book by Sir David Jason. Definitely worth listening to, a normal down to earth man's memories of his career, so far!

All of the behind the scenes stories that you wouldn't normally get to know about.

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I’m an absolute fan of Sir David Jason’s audio book, and books.
Cannot wait for the next one!

Excellent audio book

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Such a good listen and so many more story’s after reading the others. Many laughs

The twelve dels of Christmas

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couldn't wait to get in my car to go to work so I could listen more. so funny so honest and somewhat moving.

the best book I've listened to in ages

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