Born John Devon Roland 'Jon' Pertwee and originally serving in the Royal Navy and Naval Intelligence Division during WW2, he became famous as the third incarnation of the Doctor in the legendary science-fiction TV series Doctor Who between 1970-1974. Towards the end of his life, he maintained a close association with Doctor Who by appearing at many fan conventions related to the series and giving interviews.
Have you ever wondered what happens to Autons between programmes — when they're "resting"? This is the story of one such Auton and his search for a career after the BBC threw him out onto the streets... and how he found BBV!
An Auton goes from living the dream to facing destitution when his work contract is terminated and his marriage collapses.
Continuing the series of Uncut interviews with Doctor Who stars from in front and behind the camera, with Nicholas Courtney and Caroline John.
When P.R.O.B.E. is summoned to investigate the savage murder of a retired headmaster, Liz Shaw is disturbed to find evidence of satanic rite near the scene of the crime. She soon discovers a web of deceit and corruption that extends back in time, threatening the current occupants of nearby Winterborne School. With P.R.O.B.E. under threat from within and the death toll mounting, Liz finds herself under increasing pressure from all sides to produce results... The Devil of Winterborne is at large and only Liz can stop it!
Actress, Director, Writer and Leela to WHOVIANS… Working alongside Tom Baker during the 1970s brought her worldwide fame, interesting costumes and many challenges, some of which are discussed in the interviews included on this DVD. What no one can argue with, is that Leela broke the mould of the previous companions
SYLVESTER McCOY - The 7th DOCTOR WHO! Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith AKA Sylvester McCoy, first gained prominence as an active comedian, performing impressive theatrical stunts. Having established a solid acting career, he went on to play the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in long-running sci-fi TV series DOCTOR WHO from 1987 to 1989 - the final lead actor of the original 'Classic Series - briefly returning to pass the torch in the 1996 movie, documented in the video-diary film BIDDING ADIEU. Since then he has also portrayed key fantasy roles such as Radagast in The Hobbit series, and Igor in The Munsters (2022), the prequel film by Rob Zombie.
The Nestenes have made the final connection.
When Dr Lauren Anderson agrees to Thomas Mordley testing his experimental new drug Cyberon on her brain damaged patients she expects little benefit. But Cyberon is going to revolutionize medicine and maybe even the world.
