David Jason Surprises BBC Breakfast Viewers with Unexpected Admission
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was left momentarily flustered during Thursday’s live show when legendary actor Sir David Jason made an unexpected admission.
The morning programme on 14 August featured Naga alongside Charlie Stayt delivering the day’s headlines, with Mike Bushell providing the sports update and Carol Kirkwood offering the usual weather reports.
Sir David Jason, best known for his role in Only Fools and Horses, joined the presenters for a special interview reflecting on his extensive career.
“Good morning. Can I just describe for the viewers who are watching this morning, you make an entrance. I was quite impressed,” Charlie said, according to Bristol Live.
“As you came into our studio a moment ago, you were saying hello to everyone. You know how to make an entrance, would that be fair to say?”
David responded: “Well no, it’s just that I like to feel comfortable but I like also, if you can, to make the people that you’re with comfortable.
The great thing is really to be a little bit outrageous to put everybody at their ease. It’s a bit of fun, you know? I said good morning to the camera, nobody except the camera was there, but the camera seemed to like it!”
The chat soon took an amusing turn when Sir David admitted to being distracted by Naga during the conversation. The presenter, visibly blushing, laughed off the moment.
He remarked, “It’s Naga, I can’t resist taking my eyes off her.”
By the end of the segment, David’s playful sign-off with “see you later” to Naga sparked reactions online. Social media quickly filled with commentary from viewers.
“Painful to watch,” one user commented on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, “Jeez, can we go back to kids opening exam results?” Others described the segment as “way too long” or “very strange.”
Despite the mixed reactions, the interview showcased David Jason’s charm and humour, reminding fans why he remains a beloved figure in British television. His candid nature and light-hearted antics brought an unexpected sparkle to the morning broadcast.
