The One Thing Jason Regrets About Only Fools and Horses
Let's face it, Only Fools and Horses is a British sitcom legend. We all know the Trotters, their shenanigans, and iconic lines. But what about the guy who played the sharp-tongued and somewhat grumpy nephew, Jason? That's right, Robert Lindsey, the actor behind Jason, has something he wishes he had done differently.
It might come as a surprise, but Lindsey doesn't regret his time on the show. He embraced the character and the success it brought him. But there's one thing he looks back on with a little bit of "what if" – he wishes he'd stayed longer.
Lindsey was only on the show for three seasons. He left in 1986, and while it's true his character was written out, Lindsey admitted in an interview that he wishes he'd stuck around longer. He felt it was a "huge success" and that the experience was "fabulous." It's easy to see why, considering the show's popularity and the legacy it continues to hold.
So, why did Lindsey leave? Well, he explained that he didn't want to be "typecast" as Jason. He wanted to explore other acting opportunities and build a more varied career.
And he did! Lindsey went on to have a successful career, starring in theatre productions and appearing in other TV shows and films. He even reprised his role as Jason for a few episodes of Only Fools in the 1990s.
But still, he can't help but wonder what could have been. Maybe he'd have stayed on and become a more familiar face in the long run, who knows?
While Lindsey's decision was understandable, it's hard not to imagine what the show would have been like with Jason as a permanent fixture alongside Del Boy and Rodney. Would the dynamic have been completely different? Would we have seen more hilarious interactions between the trio? It's a question that's sure to keep fans speculating for years to come.
One thing's for sure – Lindsey's time on Only Fools and Horses will always be remembered. Even though he left, his character is ingrained in the show's history, and his absence is certainly felt. It just goes to show that even for the best sitcoms, some of the most interesting stories come from the characters we never quite got to know as well as we might have liked.
