Only Fools and Horses fans were treated to a face-to-face meeting with Del Boy this past weekend at a hotly-anticipated fan convention.
Sir David Jason took pictures with adoring fans and witnessed iconic pieces of memorabilia go under the hammer all the while decked in Del Boy's signature ensemble.
Complete with a leather jacket and flat cap, the 83-year-old appeared in high spirits as he greeted eventgoers in Milton Keynes.
Jason had previously postponed the gig last year when he revealed he had to have a "bionic part" fitted.
It's since been confirmed Jason had a hip replacement and he marked his recovery with a video of him throwing his crutches away late last year.
Returning to work duties, Jason has been branded a "legend" for greeting Only Fools fans at the event with several eventgoers sharing snaps and verdicts from their experience.
Great to see the main man Sir David Jason at this weekends convention, also in Delboy attire, how many of you went, tell us your experience & photos pic.twitter.com/4ZAHPRqutt
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On X, formerly Twitter, one fan penned: "Such an amazing day! Finally met the amazing Sir David Jason! One from the bucket list ticked off! #onlyfoolsandhorses #onlyfoolsandhorsesconvention."
Meanwhile, a second weighed in: "We had a wonderful time yesterday meeting Sir David Jason at The ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES CONVENTION. Such a lovely man still the best and a national treasure x."
Elsewhere, a third added: "A dream come true to meet Sir David Jason/Del Boy. What a great guy! A moment I'll never forget. #legend."
A fourth commented: "A pleasure meeting Sir David Jason today, an absolute gent he really is. Shall never forget the moment we shook hands and started chatting.
"Massive thanks to the society staff and volunteers who put the event on, and to the other actors who came along. @onlyfoolsnews #delboy."
And a fifth echoed: "A blast from the past David Jason as dell boy he’s still got it lovely jubilee #onlyfoolsandhorses #throwback." (sic)
One fan even shared a video from the auction in which one of Del Boy's iconic hats was up for sale.
In the video, Jason had the crowd in stitches as he joked he had "25" more hats to put up for auction for those who missed out.
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David Jason reprised the Del Boy role for Sport Relief 2014
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Jason's upbeat manner comes just two months after he shared an update on how his recovery is going post-op.
He said on ITV's Lorraine in November: "Yeah I am [on the mend]. I'm having a little trouble getting the muscles back because I was so infirm for two or three weeks as it were.
"I wasn't using the legs at all so that's where I'm at now.
"I'm getting it back! I'm doing some exercises and working on it - but the hip itself is wonderful."
