About this episode
This episode remembers Jon Pertwee's impact on Doctor Who and features discussions about his legacy.
On 20 May 1996, Doctor Who's third leading man passed away. In this bonus episode of the Power of 3, we remember Jon Pertwee, whose five years in the title role took Doctor Who to levels of popularity unseen since the show's 60s heyday. We are joined by a host of friends, including a very special guest who discusses Jon's personal legacy for them - and how Tom Baker gave their career a boost.
People in this episode
Host: Kenny Smith
Topics covered
- Doctor Who
- Jon Pertwee
- television history
- legacy
- popularity
Keywords
- Jon Pertwee
- Doctor Who
- Tom Baker
- television
- popularity
- legacy
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