Jon Pertwee being hilarious 

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!”*

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.

He's like an older, British Robin Williams.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

"Jan Putrid" Hilarious.

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

The legendary Jon Pertwee... what a gent!

What a classy man he was.

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

Proper celebrities, those days are gone.

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

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

Great story teller very much like David Niven

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Absolute Genius and certainly without doubt a legend.

Born 100 years ago today...

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.

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 hope heaven is real and i get there so i could meet him Same with every other doctor (Even the other actor & actresses)

My first favorite doctor.

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

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

Bloody best doctor of all time. 😊💗

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

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

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

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.

My second favourite dr who after Tom Baker

Feels like bits of Robin Williams and Mel Blanc, only British. Would've been nice to meet him. He seems like such a swell guy.

O cara era o carisma em pessoa, véi, que cara engraçado, eu nunca ia pensar que o John era tão carismático, nossa que merda de época eu tive que nascer, queria ter tido a oportunidade de ver esse homem pessoalmente.

Old Worzel got his Jon Pertwee head on !!

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!

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

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

I reomend checking out Doctor Who magazine #457 and #458. They have a fantastic two part interview with Jon Pertwee where he opens up about his origins and his thoughts about Doctor Who.

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

THIS IS GOLD

I don't see the full interview with Parkinson anywhere else. That would be an amazing piece to upload if you've still got it!

Big motorcyclist, loved his BMW’s 👌🏻😎

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'.

Brilliantly Funny !

he seems to emanate genuine niceness.

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

Simply a great actor and a true gentleman. Truly missed

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

Rest in peace, Jon 💕

Jan de Perthuis de Laillevault??!?!?!!?!? HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE THAT!?!?

Tom Baker and Pertwee both look similar at old age :D

Venusian Karate anyone?

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 🥰

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.

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

When I was 16 In 1981 I was on a train from Oxford to Nottingham I fell asleep When I woke up I was sat next to him😂 I couldn't believe it He bought me a coffee and some chocolate The coffee was disgusting but I pretended it was nice I did like the chocolate 😂 To this day no one believes me😢

Got to re-watch 3rd Doctor episodes..

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

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

Great man enough said

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

I love Jon pertwee. He is fantastic

Fantastic collection! Joan Collins makes a beautiful complement to Pertwee in the Michael Parkinson interview (not meaning, of course, to take anything away from her in her own right). And Jon indeed had an incredible capacity for being hilarious!

What a lovely proper old style English bloke!

What if Jon Pertwee Narrated Thomas & Friends

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

Can see why hes Ncuti Gatwas favourite

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

Blimey, I didnt realise as a kid how beautiful Joan Collins was.

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 ❤