Well I must say I am very suprised suprised! :) to see this here. It was a great privilage to meet the great man! What a gentleman he was too! Has a wonderful time with him talking back stage for hours! A true great! I was gutted to hear of his death just weeks after I met him! I had been invited to his new stage show with VIP tickets and a full promotional pack. A true loss!
I had the privilege of meeting Jon Pertwee just weeks before he passed away (1996). He was, as always, a true gentleman and an amazing ambassador for Dr. Who. We miss you Jon, God Bless.
Jon Pertwee just has to be the best Dr ever. And that kid, likely to be a young man by now - I would like to know what became of him. Looking at his reactions and the delight on his face, could this have happened to a more deserving kid? Who else would have sponsored a horse then, let alone now? Good on you David Petter - if you ever see this, let us know how you felt, and how you feel now. I think you must have moved a nation to genuine tears of happiness with this.
I would just like to apologise to David Petter, I went to school with him and never really believed him when he told me that Jon Pertwee gave him a Dalek. The sad thing is, last time I saw him he was trying to sell it!!!
I was fortunate enough to meet Jon Pertwee at a couple of conventions, and see him perform a couple of cabaret shows where he sang and did comedy. He was a truly extraordinary entertainer.
i can still remember the dayjohn died and my heart sunk i was such a massive fan of him. and my heart sa for days i was crying he was my icon and everything i thrive to do in my life i do it because of the inspiration of john. i love you my jon pertwee. u are my doctor
@TomatoeAssassin He was kind of the Clayton Moore of Doctor Who. He didn't seem to mind the typecasting, and donned the Doctor wardrobe and assume character anytime he was asked. The total opposite of Tom Baker who kind of ran screaming away from the role.
True, but remember when David Tennant first appeared - most people's reactions were along the lnes of "...what?" But, after the initial shock of having someone so different to Christopher Eccleston, he really grew on you. People are having a similar reaction now to Matt Smith... give him time, and let's see if he can surpass expectations.
He was a terrific Doctor and I rate Jon Pertwee & David Tennant as the two best Doctors, that is why when David announced he was standing down as the Doctor, another Pertwee, his son Sean should have been handed the keys to the Tardis, to me he is the only one who could fill his father & David Tennant's shoes, he would also have been a popular choice with Dr. Who fans. I can't help but feel Matt Smith may struggle to win over fans, especially female ones if looks alone are anything to go on.
After hearing Nick Briggs' voice coming from the Daleks for so long, I actually did a double take when the voice sounded funny. Oops, I should finish watching the Classic Series.
Hi David, as you had the privilege of meeting the great man, I was wondering if you agree with me that Sean Pertwee and not Matt Smith should have replaced David Tennant in the role?
Sean's Doctor could have re-generated into a younger-looking version of the third incarnation and I think he would have carried off playing his father's version of the Doctor very well. I still think it was a major mistake on new Producer Stephen Moffats's part to overlook Sean in favour of Matt Smith, especially as Sean wanted the part. We can only hope that Sean is cast as the twelfth Doctor which may be sooner rather than later if Matt Smith doesn't work out in the role as I fear he may not.
jon pertwee was and is one of my fav doctors. i never really got into the show since it left and came back again. the classic shit is the best!!! i think we all would agree. my favs have always been jon and of course tom baker!!! i didnt care for any of the doctors after peter davidson.
Well I must say I am very suprised suprised! :) to see this here. It was a great privilage to meet the great man! What a gentleman he was too! Has a wonderful time with him talking back stage for hours! A true great! I was gutted to hear of his death just weeks after I met him! I had been invited to his new stage show with VIP tickets and a full promotional pack. A true loss!
A good friend of mine owns the Dalek now. It is well looked after and very loved. I wish I had the space to keep it...
I had the privilege of meeting Jon Pertwee just weeks before he passed away (1996). He was, as always, a true gentleman and an amazing ambassador for Dr. Who. We miss you Jon, God Bless.
The happiest kid in the world!
Jon Pertwee, what a wonderful man.
Giving that it was Jon's last appearance, what a very emotional piece of footage to watch. Well done, great post.
Now THIS is quality! Back when the BBC was actually nice to people!
Such a brilliant clip, shows what a star Jon Pertwee really was.
You know, at least the man went out putting a smile on someone's face. Can't go wrong with that.
Jon Pertwee just has to be the best Dr ever. And that kid, likely to be a young man by now - I would like to know what became of him. Looking at his reactions and the delight on his face, could this have happened to a more deserving kid? Who else would have sponsored a horse then, let alone now? Good on you David Petter - if you ever see this, let us know how you felt, and how you feel now. I think you must have moved a nation to genuine tears of happiness with this.
I would just like to apologise to David Petter, I went to school with him and never really believed him when he told me that Jon Pertwee gave him a Dalek. The sad thing is, last time I saw him he was trying to sell it!!!
Jon was marvellous a cheerful great doctor I wish he was still around so I could meet the fellow.
I was fortunate enough to meet Jon Pertwee at a couple of conventions, and see him perform a couple of cabaret shows where he sang and did comedy. He was a truly extraordinary entertainer.
Jon Pertwee = DOCTOR WHO !
we miss you Jon, very much!
Jon Pertwee is such a legend. He looked great. Hard to believe that he was dead about a month later.
Oh, how sweet is this? Gentleman to the end. And in character too!
Jon Pertwee is wonderful beyond wonderful.
Bet the poor kid was heartbroken when Jon died, i know i would have been, what a great man, a great doctor.
MY Doctor. The BEST Doctor.
he probably wouldn't have wanted his last television role any other way
i can still remember the dayjohn died and my heart sunk i was such a massive fan of him. and my heart sa for days i was crying he was my icon and everything i thrive to do in my life i do it because of the inspiration of john. i love you my jon pertwee. u are my doctor
Absolutely wonderful, and fantastic memories for David!
That so so awesome!!! Put me to tears!!!!! What a LUCKY kid! thanks for the post!!!!
You are one lucky guy to meet The Bossman. I would have loved to have met Jon. but i was 4 when he died.
good post! i met him at book signing at the who shop in east ham! was pleasure to meet him
He gets £5 a week and saved £370?!? That must have been a quiet 7 years.
That goes beyond cool. I wish I was David. Jon Pertwee is THE Doctor. Not to mention a great man. On the top ten of my list of people I wished I met.
"Docter-oo"
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Lol!
Jon Pertwee was my fav doc too. He comes across as a real gentleman.
Loved this programme
Jon looks AMAZING, when was this made? He coulda still played Dr. Who, when this was made. lol
@TomatoeAssassin
He was kind of the Clayton Moore of Doctor Who. He didn't seem to mind the typecasting, and donned the Doctor wardrobe and assume character anytime he was asked. The total opposite of Tom Baker who kind of ran screaming away from the role.
jon pertwee,best doctor ever,no doubt.
You see, that's where all the kissing started!
bloke was a genius
Lucky little kid!!!!!!
True, but remember when David Tennant first appeared - most people's reactions were along the lnes of "...what?" But, after the initial shock of having someone so different to Christopher Eccleston, he really grew on you. People are having a similar reaction now to Matt Smith... give him time, and let's see if he can surpass expectations.
best doctor ever, no doubt
yes he was a great doctor
@gunnerpetters Your the kid in the video? Did they actually give you a full size DALEK???
i remember seeing this on telly - aint seen it for years
@gunnerpetters Glad you had a great time with him!
Lucky boy!
Surprise, Surprise!
What would have happened if she'd rang him, and he wasn't in??
your lucky gunnerpetters lol i wish i got to meet that legend when i was younger but couldn't go to what I see as a more deserving boy
lucky guy!
Looks as though he succeeded, I saw a photo of it on a dalek builders web site saying it was in a collection.
great thanks for the post itunes has dr who
podcast stories pretty cool stuff best of all its free
He was a terrific Doctor and I rate Jon Pertwee & David Tennant as the two best Doctors, that is why when David announced he was standing down as the Doctor, another Pertwee, his son Sean should have been handed the keys to the Tardis, to me he is the only one who could fill his father & David Tennant's shoes, he would also have been a popular choice with Dr. Who fans. I can't help but feel Matt Smith may struggle to win over fans, especially female ones if looks alone are anything to go on.
top bloke pertwee!!
saw him put the the iluminations on in matlock many yeras ago
luckey kid ,wonder if hes still got the dalek hehe
How come this kid got to do all this cool sh^t?
lucky bastard ! lol
After hearing Nick Briggs' voice coming from the Daleks for so long, I actually did a double take when the voice sounded funny. Oops, I should finish watching the Classic Series.
I found it more heartwarming but a little cheesey!
@RichXbox360 she is not dead
Hi David, as you had the privilege of meeting the great man, I was wondering if you agree with me that Sean Pertwee and not Matt Smith should have replaced David Tennant in the role?
Sean's Doctor could have re-generated into a younger-looking version of the third incarnation and I think he would have carried off playing his father's version of the Doctor very well. I still think it was a major mistake on new Producer Stephen Moffats's part to overlook Sean in favour of Matt Smith, especially as Sean wanted the part. We can only hope that Sean is cast as the twelfth Doctor which may be sooner rather than later if Matt Smith doesn't work out in the role as I fear he may not.
Cilla Black hasn't changed a bit
jon pertwee was and is one of my fav doctors. i never really got into the show since it left and came back again. the classic shit is the best!!! i think we all would agree. my favs have always been jon and of course tom baker!!! i didnt care for any of the doctors after peter davidson.
Are you that kid?
Cilla's not dead it's JON that's dead
and his dalek got stolen and sold on ebay..........
WTF?! When did Cilla die?
John sure got a suprise shortly after this show was taped!
Sean Pertwee is Jon's Grandson actually.
I want a dalek now
it is cheesey and heart warming
do u think he still has the dalek!
Now THIS is quality! Back when the BBC was actually nice to people!