Still Open All Hours - 30 Years On...

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I was so pleased to hear that David Jason is to return for a half hour Christmas Special entitled STILL OPEN ALL HOURS in the role of the older Granville, now running Arkrights old shop. Filmed in Doncaster this month it will be screened on BBC 1. If it proves a hit, it could pave the way for a new series. it also features some of the old cast, but not alas the late great Ronnie Barker! 

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