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Mr MacKay-Dr Who

posted 18 years ago by youngian67
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A documentary about Porridge revealed that the late great Fulton MacKay was offered Dr Who ahead of Tom Baker- but decided on Porridge instead.

Cannot imagine him as the Dr and Tom Baker rocks-one of best decisons of 70s TV for all concerned.

[–] JenBarnard 18 years ago

I think that programe also said that he was in Dr Who, but as a most of the characters in are. i.e. for just one epissode.
h'es so funny though he's just perfect for the role of Mr MacKay.

ha ha

[–] TheYoungDoctor 17 years ago

He played Dr. Quinn in Doctor Who and the Silurians.

23 Meteor Street, Tuffnell Park

[–] Prismark10 13 years ago

He was one of many actors considered for the part at the time.

Its that man again!!

[–] marktayloruk (2378) 4 months ago

If the Tardis had turned up in Slade..

[–] nairda 18 years ago

If you want to see Fulton McKay playing the complete opposite to his role in porridge watch the classic film 'Local Hero'. Just like Ronnie his acting range was phenomenal

[–] marktayloruk (2378) 2 years ago

Also.in.episode of Shelley as a tramp.