: In the episode Nothing to Hide , Frost claims he hates machines because he was once attacked by a lawnmower. This was inspired by a real-life accident where Jason almost lost a toe when a lawnmower sliced through his shoe. Authenticity Issues : Despite the show's realism, Jason, at
: Arthur White, who played the character Ernie Trigg, is actually David Jason's real-life older brother. Jason chose his stage name because there was already an actor registered as David White. A Touch of Frost (1992) subtitles
A Touch of Frost (1992) transformed David Jason from a beloved comic actor into a serious dramatic lead, but many of the character's signature traits—which subtitles help viewers catch—were actually born from on-set improvisation and real-life choices. : In the episode Nothing to Hide ,
, would have technically been too short to join the English police force when Frost supposedly started his career; the minimum height requirement was until 1990. A Touch of Frost (TV Series 1992–2010) - Trivia - IMDb Jason chose his stage name because there was
: David Jason grew his own moustache for the role to appear older and more mature. When he missed the mark during the four-week growth period between filming different series, he had to use "coloring-in" to ensure it was camera-ready.
