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The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains most-loved actors. Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jasons early life was spent dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. Giving up on an unloved career as an electrician, he turned his attention to acting and soon, through a natural talent for making The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains most-loved actors. Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jasons early life was spent dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. Giving up on an unloved career as an electrician, he turned his attention to acting and soon, through a natural talent for making people laugh, found himself working with the leading lights of British comedy in the 60s and 70s: Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Bob Monkhouse and Ronnie Barker. A Touch of Frost ran from 1992 until 2010, winning nine major television awards. The final episode drew in over 8 million viewers. Davids is a touching, funny and warm-hearted story, which charts the course of his incredible six decades at the top of the entertainment business. From shopkeeper to detective inspector, crime-fighter to market trader, who knows where hell be this time next year.

The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains most-loved actors. Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jasons early life was spent dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. Giving up on an unloved career as an electrician, he turned his attention to acting and soon, through a natural talent for making The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains most-loved actors. Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jasons early life was spent dodging bombs and bullies, both with...  Read More