David Jason's Great British Inventions

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Sir David Jason explores his favourite great British inventions and discovers how and why they were first thought up

Cast: David Jason

Genres: Documentary

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David Jason's Great British Inventions

Overview

Cast

David Jason

Seasons

Series 1

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