Sir David Jason to return as Granville in 'Open All Hours: Inside Out'

Time for Granville to shut up shop as part of a new 90-minute retrospective.

U&Gold has today announced a new 90-minute retrospective to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of Britain's most beloved sitcoms, Open All Hours, in which Sir David Jason will appear in a brand-new short scene, penned by original writer Roy Clarke.

Open All Hours: Inside Out, will see Sir David step into the role of Granville for a final time, closing the shop for the night while offering a touching glimpse into how his life has moved on since we last saw him.

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the classic comedy, with Sir David Jason being the only actor to have starred in every episode of the original series, and the re-boot, Still Open All Hours.

In the 90-minute retrospective, Sir David will discuss his personal journey on the show, revealing exclusive behind-the-scenes moments as well as some of his fondest memories from his time playing grocer, Granville.

He will also be joined by some of his fellow cast who lift the lid on their experiences and celebrate one of the most iconic comedies of all time.

Speaking about returning to the world of Open All Hours, Sir David Jason said "It’s so good to be back! I played Granville for over half my life and so this show holds a very special place in my heart. There are countless memories and stories about this show, and I am thrilled to be able to share those with everyone."

Produced by Studio Crook, Open All Hours: Inside Out will be directed by Paul Young and produced by Adam McLean.

Ahead of the retrospective airing, Matt Crook said "We are very excited to be working with UKTV once again and on one of my all-time favourite sitcoms. “Open All Hours” is a perfectly crafted show and we are working closely with the brilliant Roy Clarke and Sir David Jason to bring you a few new surprises."

To which UKTV's Senior Commissioning Editor Mark Iddon added "It is always a joy working with Studio Crook, especially when we are celebrating 50 years of such an iconic show. I can’t wait for U&Gold audiences to see what we have cooked up for them. Open All Hours is one of those rare beasts that even after 50 years is still as timeless and relevant as ever."

And UKTV's Director of Programming, Gerald Casey added "Open All Hours is a classic, and part of our DNA here at U&Gold. We are thrilled to be able to give viewers more of what they love with Sir David Jason lifting the lid on some of his fondest memories on set alongside fellow cast members."

Open All Hours: Inside Out will air in 2026