Sir David Jason's famous brother who appeared in A Touch of Frost and The Darling Buds of May

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Sir David Jason's famous brother who appeared in A Touch of Frost and The Darling Buds of May

Sir David Jason, best known for his iconic role as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, has been a staple of British comedy and drama for years. The BBC sitcom, which first aired in 1981, follows the adventures of Del Boy and the Trotter family as they attempt to strike it rich.

Born David John White in 1940, Sir David's illustrious career includes roles such as Granville in Open All Hours, Blanco in Porridge, Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May, and DI Frost in A Touch of Frost, among many others.

However, it seems that acting talent runs in the family, as Sir David's brother is also a well-known actor. Arthur White, 91, has appeared alongside his younger brother in several episodes of the police crime drama A Touch of Frost, where he played PC Ernie Trigg.

Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del Boy (David Jason) and Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)
Only Fools and Horses' Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del Boy (David Jason) and Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Born in London in 1933, Arthur has had a successful acting career, featuring in numerous popular television series. In 1996, he starred in Goodnight Sweetheart, which also featured Nicholas Lyndhurst, who played Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, in the lead role of Gary Sparrow.

From 1995 to 2001, Arthur portrayed Derek in the ITV series London's Burning, before taking on the role of Albert Fogerty in Heartbeat. He also landed the part of Sidney Bickton in Holby City in 2006, reports the Express.

Arthur's other television appearances include Doctors, Family Affairs Grange Hill, and many more roles dating back to the 1950s.

David Jason and his brother Arthur White in a Touch of Frost

In addition to sharing the screen with Sir David in A Touch of Frost, the siblings were also seen together in another hit series.

Arthur joined his brother David on The Darling Buds of May, appearing as Uncle Pearce in two episodes back in 1991.

Fast forward to 2010, Arthur was featured in the documentary 13 Hours That Saved Britain, which delves into the pivotal events of the Battle of Britain.

During the documentary, Arthur shared his personal experiences of living through World War Two and residing in London during the Blitz.

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