Sir David Jason to Reprise Granville Role in Final Open All Hours Special 2026

Sir David Jason is reprising his iconic role as Granville in a one-off TV special titled Open All Hours: Inside Out, marking the 50th anniversary of the beloved British sitcom. The 90-minute retrospective, airing on U&GOLD, features a new scene written by original creator Roy Clarke and offers a touching glimpse into Granville's life since the 2013-2019 reboot, Still Open All Hours. Jason, who has played Granville for over half a century, expressed his excitement about returning to the character and sharing countless memories from the show. Open All Hours originally aired from 1973 (pilot) and ran as a full series from 1976 to 1985, starring Ronnie Barker as shopkeeper Arkwright and Jason as his nephew and assistant. Despite only 26 episodes in the original run, the series remains a timeless classic with enduring popularity, further celebrated by reruns and the recent reboot. The special aims to provide closure to fans after the planned seventh season was cancelled and will include interviews with cast members reflecting on the show's legacy.