Who's Who?

[Arthur Little]

Following last week's unveiling of Scots star, Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor Who, Glasgow's Appreciation Society for television's longest~running sci-fi series held a party in the city centre to celebrate 55-yr-old Capaldi's appointment.

But few regular viewers are likely to be aware of the fact that 'Porridge' actor, the late Fulton Mackay, almost became the first Scottish 'Doctor' ... after Jon Pertwee quit the role back in 1974.

Seems the dates coincided with rehearsals for a pilot of the jail comedy - in which Fulton was cast as Principal Officer Mackay alongside "old lag", Fletcher (Ronnie Barker) mocked up as 'Dalek Davros' - being commissioned, and he'd to reluctantly opt out of taking the part of the Time Lord.

So ... ... there you are, folks.

[lordna]

Following last week's unveiling of Scots star, Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor Who, Glasgow's Appreciation Society for television's longest~running sci-fi series held a party in the city centre to celebrate 55-yr-old Capaldi's appointment.

But few regular viewers are likely to be aware of the fact that 'Porridge' actor, the late Fulton Mackay, almost became the first Scottish 'Doctor' ... after Jon Pertwee quit the role back in 1974.

Seems the dates coincided with rehearsals for a pilot of the jail comedy - in which Fulton was cast as Principal Officer Mackay alongside "old lag", Fletcher (Ronnie Barker) mocked up as 'Dalek Davros' - being commissioned, and he'd to reluctantly opt out of taking the part of the Time Lord.

So ... ... there you are, folks.

Interesting about Fulton Mackay....just loved his character in Porridge, a truly great series you can watch time and time again.

Such a shame that the principal actors have now all passed away, Fulton Mackay, Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale who of course also played alongside Leonard Rossiter in "Rising Damp" another great comedy series.