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On 15 November 1948, at the Wood Green Empire, he was billed as "The Most Versatile Voice in Radio – Jon ('Tear 'em Up') Pertwee from the Radio Shows Merry-go-Round and Up the Pole". From 1959 to 1977, he performed the role of the conniving Chief Petty Officer Pertwee in The Navy Lark on BBC Radio . [21]
- He Was A Circus Performer. Jon Pertwee developed a strong reputation as a thrill-seeker from an early age, and one of his most dangerous exploits came at the age of 16.
- He Helped Design The Whomobile. Considered by fans as one of the best non-Sonic devices, the Whomobile is an especially iconic aspect of Jon Pertwee's era.
- He Was In A Disney Movie. Jon Pertwee developed an extensive filmography across his acting career, but one of his least known roles came in the Disney movie One Of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing.
- He Was Nearly Cast In Dad’s Army. Famous for his comedic acting, Jon Pertwee had featured in many comedy television programs and movies. He also came tantalizingly close to being cast in one of the UK's most beloved sitcoms, Dad's Army (According to Gold).
Aug 29, 2023 · Jon Pertwee's return to Doctor Who in the 1990s saved the franchise by paving the way for future stories and expanding the show's legacy. The Paradise of Death, a radio drama featuring the Third Doctor, allowed Doctor Who to explore previous eras and add new depths to classic Doctors.
- Core Features Writer/TV & Movie Reviewer
Oct 23, 2023 · Listen now. Jon Pertwee discusses his career in 1971. As Doctor Who entered the 1970s, change was coming – a move into colour and Earth-bound adventuring, headed by a charismatic and flamboyant...
May 21, 2019 · Many profiles – as well as Pertwee’s autobiography Moon Boots and Dinner Suits (1984) – record his BBC radio debut as a show called Lillibulero. Indeed, “John Pertwee” (as the 18-year ...
- Patrick Mulkern
Actor: Doctor Who. Jon Pertwee is best known for his portrayal of the Third Doctor on the BBC's science-fiction television series Doctor Who (1963) from 1970 to 1974. He was also the first to play the role following the transition of BBC One from black and white to colour.
He made his name on radio in The Navy Lark, the BBC's longest-running radio comedy series, then achieved a successful transition to television with Dr Who and, later, Worzel Gummidge.
