Fun Fact: he had an audition to be Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but he couldn’t since during that time he was still the Doctor. This man could’ve been Willy Wonka. *”Come with me, and you’ll be, in world of scientific safety violations!”*

@samuelbarber6177

3 жыл бұрын

He actually worked with Ian Fleming who worked with Roald Dahl in the second world war

@andrewwilliams9599

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there's an alternate universe where Mr Pertwee played Willy Wonka. And another in which he played Charlie's grandfather.

@CoconutMigrationCommittee

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if you reverse the polarity of the neutron flow of the movie, you’ll get pertwee wonka!

@emperortrevornorton3119

Жыл бұрын

Gene Wilder was just as great but I wish Jon was the candy man

@chrisstory563

Жыл бұрын

@@emperortrevornorton3119 well at least Gene was more charming then the weird and depressing Johnny Depp.

Such a shame we lost him. I like to imagine him in heaven, at a table with William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton. They have reunions every Novermber 23rd, John Hurt also goes, it's great.

@TigerLily12345

2 жыл бұрын

And Nicolas Courtney and Elisabeth Sladen 😊❤️

@samuelbarber6177

2 жыл бұрын

@@TigerLily12345 basically all Doctor Who alumni have an automatic place there in my view

@dashfatbastard

Жыл бұрын

Not me. He died at a ripe old age, yet before he'd become feeble. He'd be 103 today. I'd rather not have seen his decay.

@dashfatbastard

Жыл бұрын

Best hair in Britain!

@TigerLily12345

Жыл бұрын

@@dashfatbastard I was thinking the same thing. At least he was still physically fit and we didn’t have to watch him become wheelchair bound or decay.

John’s son Sean Pertwee in an interview once spoke highly of his dad saying he was a very kind and affectionate man who always loved and hugged his kids , it really melted my heart 💓

RIP Jon Pertwee (July 7, 1919 - May 20, 1996), aged 76 You will be remembered as a legend.

Jon served in the Royal Navy during the war and was serving on a ship when he was nominated for Officer training. As a result he left that ship. That ship was HMS Hood, A fortunate twist of fate not only for him but for us as we nearly did not get to enjoy him. Rest In Peace Jon.

@Cybermat47

3 жыл бұрын

For those who don’t know, the HMS _Hood_ was sunk by the German battleship Bismarck. Only 3 men survived the sinking.

@marksadler4104

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right!!! He went for an exam with a Royal Naval Board. It was French and he deliberately failed it. He probably thought he was going to be dropped into France. The reply from the Naval officer at the time was "You bloody fool, you could have been our man in Tahiti!"

@SamuelBlack84

5 ай бұрын

He worked with Ian Fleming in the war, too, in the secret service

@dziltener

4 ай бұрын

@@SamuelBlack84 And he was one of Fleming's inspirations, probably the main one, for James Bond

@SamuelBlack84

4 ай бұрын

@@dziltener I can see the resemblance

He's like an older, British Robin Williams.

@Shindai

9 жыл бұрын

YES! Never thought of him that way before, but by golly gosh sardines on toast and bumfluff, that's exactly right :D

@merseydave1

9 жыл бұрын

Yes your right!.

@Biggestofoofs

9 жыл бұрын

[Tenth Doctor: OH YES!] I never would've thought of him like that. :O

@THEwolfKiana

9 жыл бұрын

Omg!! Yes!! Love them both so much!! R.I.P to Jon and Robin!!

@bwhog

4 жыл бұрын

That was EXACTLY the impression I had formed within about the first two minutes of this video, "Very Robin Williams type character." Musta been a laugh riot to work with!

I really wish I'd had an opportunity to meet this dandyish fellow. He seems like such a nice bloke.

@fire5736

9 жыл бұрын

***** Lucky you, what was he like?

@fire5736

9 жыл бұрын

***** Hahahaha, I really wish I could've met him though :(

@fire5736

9 жыл бұрын

***** And then we'll all laugh, no doubt!

@fire5736

9 жыл бұрын

Sabrina Kitty I know.

@senormedia

7 жыл бұрын

I met him in the late 80's. Incredibly nice, funny, and gracious to the fans.

Hell of a guy, and a damn good actor. His son Sean inherited at least some of his acting skills, so Jon's legacy will live on through him.

@deborahingle2301

8 жыл бұрын

+Sparrow9612 I wonder what it's like to have parents who are so talented and popular? Sean's got a lot of guts to enter the same profession as his dad. (For the record, I think Sean is brilliant!)

@sslaxx

3 жыл бұрын

The Pertwees were and are a theatrical family.

@henrysokol3466

2 жыл бұрын

I keep hoping someday Sean will play his father's old role on one of those multiple-regeneration Doctor Who adventures.

@krishnan-resurrection714

2 жыл бұрын

..probably for certain the next doctor will be a black man (or woman ) ...shame they keep destroying the great Legacy of our beloved programmes !

@henrysokol3466

2 жыл бұрын

@@krishnan-resurrection714 Well, time will tell. Don't forget some of the most basic facts and traits about the Doctor were once absurd blasphemous against the legacy of William Hartnell. I blame the approach of the new production crew for all the foolishness, rather than the actual casting of Whitaker.

As kid, I met Jon Pertwee at a Doctor Who convention and he was simplu Awesome! He was so very dreamy, kind and funny

Working in a Hotel near the Humber Bridge early 80's and Jon Pertwee (who was really tall) came in dressed as Worzel Gummidge. He heard there was a Wedding going on in and went down and into the gathering making everyone's day by doing 'Worzel.' I'd met a few famous faces in Catering, but none as pleasant to meet as Jon Pertwee, who made a lot of people happy that day and added something special to a Wedding Party. He seemed to be a genuine Gent.

@kevcatnip7589

4 жыл бұрын

memories aaah ,,,and the recent python death ,makes you feel the best are going

You know how people always ask if you could have anyone you want around for a dinner party, who would it be. I think Pertwee would be one of them. He such a funny interesting bloke.

@StephenDHenderson

10 жыл бұрын

Yep, totally agree

@johnlewis9158

8 жыл бұрын

You would have to invite Tom Baker. Baker and Pertwee. It might be a bit surreal in parts but great fun

@kingshearer2

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Roger Delgado I bet he'd be bending the spoons :)

@andrewwilliams9599

2 жыл бұрын

I saw Sylvester McCoy and Jon Pertwee doing the round of telly talk shows for the 25th anniversary. Both of them had me roaring with laughter, like a British version of Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters. Later I found out they'd both done music hall (UK equivalent of vaudeville) in their early days. Their timing was impeccable

@TigerLily12345

2 жыл бұрын

I would invite Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Nicolas Courtney and Katy Manning

I could listen to Jon Pertwee talk all day. He seemed like such a charming, entertaining and witty person :)

What a lovely man He was my Dr Who and my kids loved watching him in Worzel Gummage.He had a beautiful speaking voice Rest in Peace Jon ❤

I met him in Birmingham city centre in 1994 . Great man it was an absolute honour. RIP jon

His son, Sean Pertwee is Alfred Pennyworth in Gotham Tv Series.

To be fair, hovercraft are harder to steer than a shopping trolley with a dodgy wheel

@jakeisthedoctor2308

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Lol

Jon Pertwee, a great man who I would've loved to meet, that I will never meet :(

@Kryojenix

5 жыл бұрын

Get yerself a TARDIS, mate! Problem solved (if the helmic regulator is online...)

@anthony-kelly

3 ай бұрын

You never know. The universe may hold surprises still.

What a talented and naturally funny man he was, and sadly missed. I had the good fortune to meet him twice in his Worzle Gummidge guise, with my little boy who hero worshipped him. Once at Shrewsbury Flower show where my 2 year old son asked 'Where's Turnip Head?' and Worzle replied 'Oh, he's gone up to the great compost heap in the sky!' Then we saw him again as Worzle, at the Liverpool Garden Festival. After some photos together - I joined him for a cup of tea and asked when the next series is due. He said 'That's what I want to know!'.. he then stated that there were talks of it being done in New Zealand, but he seemed very unhappy about it at that time. I was so lucky to have met him and talked with him. I have always been a fan of his work, and stopped watching Dr Who when he finished his turn at the role. God bless you Jon xx

@SpeccyMan

Жыл бұрын

A real fan would know it is spelled Worzel!

An absolute legend. In WW2 he was spy who worked with Ian Fleming and reported to Churchill. My favourite Doctor. Sadly missed.

@minicle426

Жыл бұрын

Ironically his Doctor meets Churchill in a Big Finish story.

If I remember the story correctly, at one point, Jon Pertwee worked for the British government in the "Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" as a secret agent. Badass? Yes. It gets better; one of his coworkers, I believe his quartermaster, was Ian Fleming, who went on to write the James Bond novels. Jon Pertwee could easily have literally been James Bond.

@MbdslEst1964

5 жыл бұрын

Served on HMS Hood, was one of the group selected to be offficer candidates who left ship the day before she sailed to meet the Bismarck.....

@andrewlaporte5477

5 жыл бұрын

I think Christopher Lee was one as well!

@neildahlgaard-sigsworth3819

4 жыл бұрын

Dzvfars Fdszvfvf you mean the Naval Intelligence Division, not SOE.

@karensimpson4869

4 жыл бұрын

He worked in navel intelligence with David Jacobs has his assistant . Pertwee claimed that because 90% of the people in London during the war were in some kind of uniform everybody got uniform blind . To prove his point Pertwee and Jacobs got hold of German army uniforms of high ranking officers and they goose stepped up oxford street Nazi style . No one batted an eye , no one stopped or challenged them and some soldiers saluted them . You can’t make it up .

@samuelbarber6177

3 жыл бұрын

Even Roald Dahl worked with Fleming

Love an old bloke who can tell a life story with style.

@krishnan-resurrection714

2 жыл бұрын

its such a shame that Dr who will be a 25 year old black man next .. . .

@JoshLStuff

6 ай бұрын

​@@krishnan-resurrection714not really?

@krishnan-resurrection714

6 ай бұрын

@@JoshLStuff have a look ....what garbage it is . .. Dr who ended at sylvester mccoy ..

Joan Collins pouting away and not happy she isn’t in the limelight.

@brianriches9698

2 жыл бұрын

John outclassed her. He had far more charisma and charm and it looks as though she realised it. .

This is why he's the best Doctor. Period.

@2thpic

5 жыл бұрын

wtf? did Tom Baker refuse an autograph or something?

@blakefletcher9834

4 жыл бұрын

Of the classic doctor who quite possibly. As far as the show as a whole goes, in my opinion he's joint with Capaldi

@Trev359

4 жыл бұрын

@@2thpic Not everyone wets themselves over Tom Baker you know. Jon Pertwee was far better and Patrick Troughton was the best.

@ryudameron4179

4 жыл бұрын

Delboy359 my excact thought too, Jon will forever be my fave of Classic era BUT Pat will always the greatest of them all!

@ljllob4740

4 жыл бұрын

He's my favourite

The legendary Jon Pertwee... what a gent!

0:41 "where do you think you're going you Bleeding Git" -Jon Pertwee

@AbsoluteAbsurd

6 жыл бұрын

XDD

He was hysterical! His voices, his stories... I must go watch more interviews with him!

What a classy man he was.

I always thought Jon and the Third Doctor were pretty interchangeable but on the evidence here I could never see real life Jon getting the grumps like his Doctor did.

@minicle426

Жыл бұрын

He's a character actor, right up there with the likes of Peter Sellers and Ronnie Barker.

I saw an interview, in which he said that he knew that adults watched Wurzel Gummidge, even if they wouldn't admit it. Haha!

A Gentleman in the truest sense of the word and THE best Dr Who by far!!

@thatwildwolf

7 жыл бұрын

ikr

@HolistikStrake

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer Sylvester Mccoy

@JonTheComputerDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Never mind

@kingshearer2

4 жыл бұрын

I think Tom will always be the definitive Dr Who but Petwee's adventures were the best especially during the Katy Manning period.

@jiggermast

4 жыл бұрын

@Richard Johnson I was never a Tom Baker fan Richard, he seems to have turned into Harpo Marx!

"Jan Putrid" Hilarious.

@ValkyrieDaisy95

10 жыл бұрын

HEY JAN! xD

@simonster-9094

9 жыл бұрын

***** I paid no attention cause my name isn't Jan

@miss_mollie_jane

8 жыл бұрын

I nearly hit my head laughing XD

@AbsoluteAbsurd

6 жыл бұрын

XD

@doctorwars2

5 жыл бұрын

0_0

Such a lovely man. Jon was truly talented and THE Doctor.

My Doctor when I was a kid, didn't realise until now what a charming and witty man he was. Don't make em like that anymore.

@krishnan-resurrection714

2 жыл бұрын

..they sure do not ...the last 3 or 4 doctors have been absolutely pathetic . . .R I P Perters ...and the show itself .. . .

@andrewwilliams9599

2 жыл бұрын

Damn shame that is, too.

His son Sean is a great actor and has his dads amazing voice talent.I think he would of made a fantastic gritty Doctor Who.Maybe he will in the future.

@udjm_phoenix

9 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for that

@fabulousmyriad267

9 жыл бұрын

a1karaoke He's Alfred Pennyworth in Gotham - he looks so much like his dad.

@LukSter18998

7 жыл бұрын

a1karaoke sad to say this, but Mr. Sean Pertwee stated he would rather stay away from doctor who, or something to that effect.

@dayschange2

4 жыл бұрын

a1karaoke If they look very much alike, it would be so much fun to recast him as Three! I’d love to see a crossover with some of the classic doctors.

He does a good American accent, but I was shocked at his swearing.

Jon Pertwee was a great actor on the BBC and we are sure going to miss the true Third Doctor

Wow!!!! The whole UK loves this fabulous man. God bless him. ❤

He was one of the most talented actors of his day....or any other day!!!! 👏👏👏 Rest in peace, Mr Pertwee. ❤️

I like to imagine an alternate universe in which Jon Pertwee replaced Mel Blanc upon his death and took on all the Looney Tunes voices.

I loved him, still do he's a one off 😊❤

IMO Jon Pertwee has to be one of the best comedians in history

These old-time actors/performers were great fun - did not take themselves too seriously - good company

A cup of tea and a slice of cake: best line ever.

@kevcatnip7589

4 жыл бұрын

e wur arewur dip

Sean is the spitting image of his father and he's done well with his own acomplishments

I met him on a couple of occasions. He was always charming

Ever heard he got the Who-Mobile fully taxed and road worthy? He loved his motor vehicles.

@geoffcaptaincpaige1167

2 жыл бұрын

Especially motorcycles.

Absolute Genius and certainly without doubt a legend.

@igirliphone

7 жыл бұрын

Homer Bojangles i loved him as a child even had his record watched all his tv shows an interviews he had a way to put a smile on your face even if u were sad unhappy he could make you laugh without a doubt. We mustn't forgot aunt sally who wurzel was in love with "tea an a slice of cake" Sean is very distinguished as Alfred in Gotham real life very gentile sweet natured person he makes his father proud I'm sure if he was still alive. But i guess his family are just as proud too! Very good Actor. Those are my thoughts anyway. Keep up the good work! hope to see you in something just as great as your playing now you rock. X

Born in 66. John was my childhood TV. An amazing person.

@orubas

10 жыл бұрын

He was born in 66? Or are you thinking of when the heartnell/troughton regeneration?

@chelseaklassen673

10 жыл бұрын

Kyle Lee I believe he/she means that he/she was born in 1966.

@melissagerber7231

9 жыл бұрын

If he/ she is American, Doctor a Who was shown in some public television markets in the early '70s.

@moxie96

7 жыл бұрын

Doctor who wasn't seen in the US until 1974, carried by PBS stations. Why so many apply their idea who was the first doctor was the one they'd seen more of, Tom Baker.

@jakeisthedoctor2308

2 жыл бұрын

Jon…. Not JoHn

Charming and the epitome of Classy...What a true gentleman. A beautiful man.

Happy birthday you legend! 100 years ago today, you would be born to make more funny and more awesome!

My first favorite doctor.

he seems to emanate genuine niceness.

He was such a great guy I wish I could of met him

@deiivos

9 жыл бұрын

could HAVE* met him.

@RaveGenerator92

9 жыл бұрын

+The Monster Grinder typo tosser..lol

@lindasquidge7406

9 жыл бұрын

The Monster Grinder whatever

@mushroomhead3619

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm a literal grammar Nazi!

Proper celebrities, those days are gone.

@SamuelBlack84

3 жыл бұрын

They weren't celebrities back in the day, they were stars

@its_me_dave

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamuelBlack84 True

Born 100 years ago today...

love from Africa i use to watch on tv when I was a kid, love so much all feel for him when aunt sally is illtreating him may God bless his soul.

Memories of listening to The Navy Lark on the radio as a kid and being in stitches laughing, very funny guy but also a great actor.

Bloody best doctor of all time. 😊💗

Did anyone else notice how much like Patrick Troughton he looks in the final clip with Wogan? I remember reading his autobiography over 30 years ago "Moon Boots and Dinner Suits" which was very interesting ...... we remember him now as the 3rd Doctor Who but his background was fascinating .... he was a regular stand up comedian at one point which is totally forgotten now. During the war I believe he was part of the crew of the battleship HMS Hood but, being under 18, was amongst those taken off on the orders of its Captain before it went looking for the German cruiser Bismark. On that mission the Hood went down with the loss of almost the entire crew.

@StephenDHenderson

10 жыл бұрын

Sorry don't see the resemblance myself. Yes he was on the Hood, but was transferred days before it went down to the navy broadcasting service. I've a copy of his one-man show I'm always telling myself I'll put up. He tells the story in that.

@melissagerber7231

9 жыл бұрын

In Spearhead From Space, the Doctor takes off his clothes and impersonates a UNIT employee taking a shower. He was built! I could also see the Royal Navy tattoo on his arm.

@MrPoupard

9 жыл бұрын

Yes. For me he projected a slightly effete almost .... delicate, bookish persona but the reality of the man was very, very different as witnessed by his background, character and physical build which he maintained (he must've been a real bruiser while in the RN)

@melissagerber7231

9 жыл бұрын

My late husband liked the third Doctor best. I said, " that was a different turn, for someone who was primarily a comedian!" He was in Dad's Army, too.

@sdcarson76

9 жыл бұрын

i did notice that, i thought the same thing..... wibbly wobbly timey wimey yeah, hes a star, and seeing Sean continuing his legacy brings me tears of joy

Old Worzel got his Jon Pertwee head on !!

@gorillaau

7 жыл бұрын

Andrew Dexter Not exactly his handsome head. Awesome character, thanks Jon.

Watching this makes me realise that Jon wasn't acting in Dr Who but just being himself.

@newstarcadefan

4 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the series called whodunnit? He was a panelist, then later host on that show.

@kingshearer2

4 жыл бұрын

@@newstarcadefan It rings a distant bell `i must say I'll check out youtube!

Simply a great actor and a true gentleman. Truly missed

Big motorcyclist, loved his BMW’s 👌🏻😎

I love this guy, it is hard to dislike Mr Pertwee

His range of accents and pronunciation speed is insane. No wonder he was such a perfect choice for The Doctor.

There's only ONE Doctor....and this was he!

When I die and go to Heaven, after my parents and grandparents I want to meet Jon Pertwee and thank him for all the decades of joy and laughter he gave me and the world.

So engaging...... Holds Your attention.

My personal favourite as Dr Who, with Tom Baker a close second. Very amusing chap and full of energy!

i hope that if doctor who has another episode that features the third doctor that Sean Pertwee will step into his father's shoes.

@SamuelBlack84

3 жыл бұрын

He always said if his dad saw him dressed up as his Doctor he would have laughed his head off😄

7:18 - 7:29 Just. WHAT? xD!! Can't stop laughing! 4:57 - Ooh, Worzels turned up to the interview! xD 13:56 - That story was hilarious!!

@bryemycaz

9 жыл бұрын

When Jon did a Radio show called The Navy Lark. He played various characters as well as CPO Pertwee. However that one was Commander Weatherby. Who was in security as he could not tell anyone a secret.

@Trek001

6 жыл бұрын

Which is funny because he was actually IN the Navy and almost ended up tussling with the Bismarck

@AbsoluteAbsurd

6 жыл бұрын

xD

One of the legends ❤

I was fortunate enough to see Jon Pertwee a number of times at conventions in the 80s. He was a fabulous storyteller as well as being charming to fans even at the signing tables later. He would pull out the voices and characters to the delight of all. I miss seeing his interviews; he always had a great time.

He was a very underrated serious actor..I would seen him in a big movie production..he was leading material

Rest in peace, Jon 💕

Great story teller very much like David Niven

he was my fav. Dr Who . my time ...:) Hes just like Michael Caine ...always has so many interesting stories to tell and v funny on top of it

I had a vinyl album called “children’s favourites” from about the age of 4 (1973) with 1/3rd of the track’s sung by Jon Pertwee. Amazing stuff and stayed in my memory to this day. At 21 years old I performed my tribute to him on the M/S Jubilee Cruise ship, doing “three little fishes” song fro. that album, for the passengers on the “crew talent show” night. My first attempt at comedy. I’ve no idea how well or poorly that went down with the audience, but Pertwee inspired it and will always have a special place in my memories.

@anthony-kelly

3 ай бұрын

It sounds like a wonderful tribute to him ☺️👍

THIS IS GOLD

Jon Pertwee came to NZ once and gave a talk at the university... a really nice guy 👍🇳🇿

I had the pleasure of seeing this gent live on a Dr Who Live showing when I was around 6. I can remember it very vividly even now

I love Jon pertwee. He is fantastic

Jon Pertwee was one of Britain's best actors and is sadly missed

Very talented man . Not forgotten .

thank you for posting, that's a lovely anecdote about the postman! had me laughing

I would have loved to meet him. Such a brilliant person.

@stuartmack8769

2 жыл бұрын

Seen Jon do the Dr Who show in Glasgow... Would love to have met him... favourite memories are of him driving off in "Bessie" in the "Green Death"... I was distressed, and my Mum told me that he was going on holiday (we were just leaving to go for our holiday)... Thanks again Mum, cos this cheered me up no end

My 2nd favorite doctor. But worzel Gummidge was brilliant two iconic children's programs. Sadly missed.

He was great

Such a lovely lovely man. Roared with laughter with the Navy Lark in my childhood, listening to that stammer. Finally met him in the Last Navy Lark in 1977. That was the queens silver jubilee episode. Leslie Phillips, Michael Bates, very unwell at that point. Michael was in the first series of It aint half hot mum.

Amazing guy. Best doctor who ever. And absolutely loved him doing whodunnit a amazing man total legend xx

Thanks for posting Stephen,a lot of people don't know how funny he was.

Always loved Jon Pertwee. He had such a great character. Great sense of humour. Always a pleasure to listen to.

This was tremendous. What a terrific entertainer! Thanks so much for posting!

I watched wurzul gumage loved him CHANGE his heads aunt Sally una Stubbs my favorite TV programe when I was young sweet beautiful memories bless you John 🥰

It was also a shocking story about his war time experiences and his near miss as a member of the crew of the HMS Hood which was sunk by the Germans losing all hands.I think he was in hospital at the time, or on shore for some other reason. There are a number of clues to his Naval links throughout the Dr. Who stories. Not to mention his links to the 'Navy Lark'.

7:12 My God, Pertwee’s voice for Weatherby in The Navy Lark is amazing

Years ago Jon Pertwee did a side-splittingly hilarious BBC Radio 4 programme. I forget the name of the series. It was one where famous people chose readings and told anecdotes. One of his funniest was about an old lady who stopped him on the street and said she recognised him as someone famous. When he tried to tell her who he was she kept stopping him, saying that she would remember. Who did she think he was? Answer: Dame May Whitty!

thanks for this. what a treat finding it.

Absolutely fantastic man!

@kevcatnip7589

4 жыл бұрын

come on bbc,,,, sean pertwee as dr who ,,,less miranda and ice dancin

Jon pertwee is a wonderful man and a great actor