David Jason, better known for his emblematic role like Derek ‘del Boy’ Trotter Only fools and horsesFan fans with the revelation of a secret role in a series of classical comedy sketches.
The 85 -year -old actor was the voice behind the ghost raspberry blower in the old town of London Both RunsA successful BBC program written by the legendary Ronnie Barker.
The sketch, a parody of Jack The Ripper, presented a mysterious killer who eliminated the victims by blowing raspberries.
According to Daily mailJason revealed this hidden contribution in his 2013 autobiography, David Jason: My lifePutting long -standing speculation on identity behind the distinctive sound effects.
The revelation has resurfaced this week, reviving interest in the comic masterpiece.
The character was originally created by the actor Spike Milligan before being adapted by Barker for Both Runs in 1976.
Jason, a close friend of Barker, was personally chosen to provide sound effects because of his unrivaled competence to produce the perfect noise of raspberry.
Regarding this, Jason wrote in his memoirs: “Few people blow a raspberry as well as me. Indeed, I consider myself a world leader”, recalling how much Barker has meticulously directed his performance to reach the perfect tone and volume.
The veteran actor remembers with emotion to record an interpretation of all the raspberries of the opening of 1812 under the direction of Barker.
In addition, Jason remains extremely proud of his contribution to this piece of history of comedy, even keeping the original credit committee which recognizes his work as a raspberry blower Phantom, according to the point of sale.
