Jon Pertwee 1982 Interview

 Here's the link to a fully copyrighted YouTube video of a 1982 interview with Jon Pertwee. It's a rather interesting little curiosity,: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWmi1BZeh_0

The whole thing is possible the most 1982 thing ever, from the opening titles with that font to the young interviewer's oh-so John Craven's Newsround hair and suit. It's nice that it takes place in the Pert's dressing room with him in full costume and make-up as Worzel Gummidge, which makes it an even nicer little artifact.

Much of the interview consists of the Pert's usual talking points over its eighteen minute length, but there are some fascinating little nuggets. The Pert seems to take slight umbrage at the suggestion he was known as a comedy actor before Doctor Who (he was), pointing to a handful of obscure '50s film roles to prove his point. But it's odd to think that such a young-looking interviewer would, in 1982, remember him taking over from Patrick Troughton. It's also striking that this interview dates from a time before it was possible to watch old stories. The interviewer, seemingly a fan, can't remember The Dæmons.

Most amusing of all it the subtle criticism of the humour of his successor- when facing an alien threat, "you don't fall over a scarf"...

Interestingly, the Pert comes across as the consummate professional interviewee on the surface, with a stream of polished anecdotes and opinions- but they're mostly the same talking points again and again. He's playing a part, as always. The real Pert is only seen in a slight prickliness just beneath the surface...