Come Rain Come Shine

Sir David Jason appearing in ITV comedy dramas like this used to be a very common occurrence in the 2000's and 2010's. In fact, ITV making this sort of comedy drama was common in the 2000's and 2010's. How times sadly have changed on both counts.

This is trying to do an awful lot of things. It's supposed to be commenting on the credit crunch, it's got a bit of 'A Christmas Carol' in there. It feels like a pilot of a TV series that never followed.

Sir David (unlike Ghostboat) is here surrounded by a good supporting cast, and actually it's he whole feels out of place, relying on a lot of the old Del Boy mannerisms that served him so well elsehwhere.

It has a lot to say, but ultimately doesn't say as much as it could.

Fun fact - we do see Sir David acting opposite Kellie Bright, who would go on to play Del's Mum in 'Rock and Chips'. Put the pieces together there, 'Only Fools' fans...

Retired couple Don and Dora, a couple of humble means try to live good lives, and always put their kids first. They have a rude awakening when son David runs into a little bit of difficulty.

You could be forgiven, within the first ten minutes that you are in for ninety minutes of uninteresting melodrama, forget that, this is a great watch.

It's moving, it's funny, it will annoy you, and make you feel all kinds of emotions, and maybe question what's more important, a material life, or a family life.

David Jason, who has been physically styled by News presenter Andrew Neil, as he always does shows his astronomical acting talent, the man is extraordinary. The way he gels here with the wonderful Alison Steadman, they work amazingly well.

I partly wanted to watch it because of Shaun Evans, Endeavour himself, I'm keen to see his early stuff. David is perhaps the spark that creates the drama, he's terrific.

Quality viewing, 9/10.