David Jason has been called out by fans after a BBC advert appearance, following his comments about the corporation12:40, 22 Jul 2026Updated 12:40, 22 Jul 2026What has the BBC ever done for me?David Jason barbed comments about the BBC have been unearthed as the star appears in an advert promoting the Beeb.‌The 86-year-old Only Fools And Horses legend joined almost 100 famous faces in a BBC advert titled What Has The BBC Ever Done For Me?, which aired during Sunday's World Cup final.‌Jason was joined by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, broadcaster Louis Theroux and Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke, Cate Blanchett, Daisy Ridley, Chris McCausland, Clive Myrie and Stacey Solomon, as well as Pudsey Bear and a number of Daleks in the advert that showcased the impact the Beeb has had on culture, film and television in the UK.‌Despite lending his time to push for licence fee sign ups, the legendary actor has been rather critical of the corporation in the past.Speaking to the Sun at the launch of his Channel Five series The Show Must Go On in 2010, he said that the company needed to be 'pruned' of the deadwood.‌"The BBC expanded too far, too fast, into areas it had no business in. I think there's a lot of dead wood in there that needs pruning ... It's a good thing it is being shaken up."The actor famously portrayed market trader Derek Trotter in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses from 1981 until 2003, and also appeared in other BBC shows including Still Open All Hours.David was presumably not paid for his brief appearance in the advert, after the BBC confirmed that most celebrities appearing in the advert donated their time for free - except the frontman Romesh Ranganathan.‌A spokesman said: 'Romesh was paid for his involvement in the film, due to the significant time commitment required during filming."Creative development was done in-house, and the majority of people gave their time for free. Like other broadcasters, we promote our services creatively to ensure audiences across the UK can get best value from the BBC."‌Although David is best known for a BBC series, he has appeared in several other shows with huge success for ITV including A Touch of Frost, The Darling Buds of May, and Micawber.This news comes as The Mirror revealed the eye-watering cost of a special meet and greet with Only Fools legend. The star attraction at the classic sitcom’s annual convention this November, with a ticket to the convention in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, costs £100 per day.To get their moment with Sir David, fans need to cough up at least £250 more, with the most expensive package including a front row seat at the on-stage talk costing £450 per person.Article continues belowLike this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.