THE GREAT MULLARD MAGIC BLOG — dr who

Jon Pertwee was such an interesting chap that most of us know as the Third Doctor Who and indeed, for those of a certain age, myself included, he is considered the best of the Doctors with the exception of Bill Hartnell.   But before the fame that came from running round with Jo Grant and then Sarah-Jane, he had a very interesting life indeed. Did you know that he had been a crew member aboard HMS Hood  but was transferred off the ship for officer training shortly before her fateful voyage when she was sunk by a direct hit from the German...