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Bradley Walsh 'set to replace Sir David Jason' in hit ITV remake of 90s show


Bradley Walsh has reportedly landed himself a new role according to The Mirror. The Chase host will follow in the foots steps of the iconic Sir David Jason as Pop Larkin in the ITV remake of the 1991 series The Darling Buds of May.

The popular British show followed the raucous adventures of the Larkin clan and the local tax collector, which propelled the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones into the spot light.

It ran for three successful series, pulling in more than 20 million viewers for Yorkshire Television between 1991 and 1993.

And now, 30 years after it first aired, a remake might be coming to life.

Rumours of a reboot started last year, with The Sun claiming the broadcaster were rebooting the 90s show, which will air during the hour-long gap that was previously filled by The Durrells.

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But now, source tell The Mirror that fan-favourite Bradley will be taking the reigns as the central character, who was always thinking up money-making schemes and introduced Britain to his one-word catchphrase “Perfick”.

An insider told The Mirror tat Bradley would be perfect for the role.

““The original series, starring David Jason, Pam Ferris and Catherine Zeta Jones, was an enormous hit so casting the remake has to be just right,” they said.

“Everyone thinks Bradley will do a brilliant job as Pop. He’s perfick.”

He had admitted he found the filming schedule gruelling and, according a report, he said: “We have great fun doing it.

“But you must sleep and look after yourself, because if you don’t, you will come unstuck.

“This is 10 months of ramming speed. That’s what it is. I’m in my 60th year. It’s tough. It’s hard. It’s relentless. It really is. This ain’t an easy gig,” he confessed.

The Radio Times first sparked rumours that Bradley won’t be making it to series 13 of the show as Graham O’Brien, following the Christmas special – Revolution of the Daleks.



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