David Tennant Visits His Parents - Who Do You Think You Are?

David begins his historical investigations at his parent's home in Paisley by focusing on his father's side of the family, but learns that the trail of the MacDonald family appears to run dry in Callendar, Perthshire. So he turns his attention to the lineage of his mother Helen McLeod, and finds that these forebears in fact hailed from the Isle of Mull.
Famous for playing the time-traveller Dr Who, David Tennant has decided to abandon the Tardis and investigate his own history.
Beginning his historical investigations by focusing on his father's side of the family, David quickly discovered that the paper trail goes cold relatively early on. This means David's hope of tracing his family back to the time of the clans would take a huge amount of research, so he instead turned his attention to the ancestry of his maternal grandfather, Archie McLeod.
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[@eringryffin]

I hadn't seen this until now. Seeing that beautiful family welcome, knowing David has lost both of them now is breaking my heart a little too much.

[@helenbryant404]

Yes, I just watched it again after many years, and it made me tear up as well.

[@TeiJay_]

D:

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

Doctor Who isn't the only time traveler, the KZbin algorithm has dabbled in time travel as well. That's the only explanation for why we are all getting a 2013 video recommended to us in 2019.

[@josephteller9715]

Its because they won't monetize REAL history videos that include things like covering wars, ancient politics, human tragedy etc.... but you're allowed history videos like this one or cat videos all you want.

[@josephteller9715]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmHKYYVrfpqSiJI World War 2.... the way KZbin Wants you to cover history....

[@michaellee2387]

@@josephteller9715 I want to see more videos on the history of cats in blenders!

[@EmeraldLavigne]

Hello there.

[@maniaccop3403]

Hello there

[@Vasun05]

I always wonder why David Tennant seemed Immortal now I found out he is a McLeod makes total sense

[@aidanstead6069]

Vasun05 I understood that reference

[@iMertin90]

There can be only 1

[@themaggattack]

And he's timelord, as well. It's really all coming together now. 😉

[@ASeed17]

Is this a Supernatural reference?

[@cargo71]

So Connor McLeod and Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez were (are) timelords?

[@debbieh7063]

I love how more than half of it is him greeting his parents and them chatting over tea and pie.

[@Drp_br_]

What I love about David is that his heart does not make use of his fame and his status go to his head. He’s like that generous friend who gives everything to you and doesn’t want a thank you in return.

[@marymikehawkins6682]

What don't I love about David?? There can be only one.... ❤

[@ktkat1949]

You know what I really love about this man and his family? They are so ordinary. Not a big fancy home with servants, not a lot of garish furniture, no big car, He carries his own suitcase doesn't have a driver etc etc. So lovely and homey. It actually reminds me of my Scottish cousins' home near Edinburgh. The kettle is always on with treats on the table. Sigh. Big difference from US celebs who are always hanging out their with their glitzy lifestyles.

[@TheBluMeeny]

I think there are more "US celebs" like David here, as compared to the big name stars who live those glitzy lifestyles. Those glitzy stars though take up most of the airtime so we see more of it.

[@rakathin]

Kate, 'fancy home' is subjective. In Paisley (where I live) his mum and dad do have a fancy home. Paisley is home to Scotlands third worst ghetto. Even the McDonalds in the city centre closed down. Fun fact, the inside of his parents home is pure Paisley grandparent decorated. Makes me happy.

[@oldschoolm8]

I was thinking exactly the same. He comes across as such a nice, well adjusted, normal man.

[@faerefolke]

Some people like not having high property taxes.

[@gavpowell7864]

@Sam Rudman To borrow something from Chris Rock, it's not the rich it's the wealthy - anyone can be rich, but wealthy is a different order!

[@Falkon952]

The who in the title "Who do you think you are" takes a totally different context when talking about David TENnant.

[@vlix123]

Im the Doctor

[@turtleextra4128]

KingChute and doctor WHO

[@zachariyahrahman7832]

Very clever with the ten

[@dudepool7530]

Fun fact, he picked TENnant because he's David Ten-inch lmao

[@TerryThorpeTLMC]

@@dudepool7530 no he picked it from Neil Tennant

[@annnnnaaaaa8824]

He looked so sad saying he doesn’t have a key to the house anymore.

[@aceman0000099]

No he didn't

[@arthas640]

I dont have a key to my parents home either but i do have a crowbar so it works out

[@Kimi56890]

@@aceman0000099 he almost did though

[@selmahare]

Lol I actually feel the same way. It’s so weird when you have to ring the bell to get into what used to be your home. I’m 41 and I’ll never get over that either 😭😢 Whatever parents! 🤣

[@yubantwo2086]

​@@selmahare I'll be 70 in March and I'm still grieving my childhood home, which was torn down recently after I witnessed the next owner's neglect. I live in another country now but never failed to go look at it when in town. My brother sent me a picture of the lot and I just lost it. I mourn the loss as if the house was a person I've lost.

[@elliotholdsworth4294]

Oh god he is so adorable with his parents isn't he?

[@graceh-gx4qg]

Elliot Holdsworth he’s adorable full stop!

[@naomiquinlivan905]

I love his mum opening the front door, with a cup of tea.

[@somhrsh]

I see what you did there

[@Kimi56890]

@@naomiquinlivan905 yea

[@pyroshell5652]

KZbin be like: 2013: Nope.... 2014: Nope.... 2015: Nope.... 2016: Nope... 2017: Nope... 2018: Nope... 2019: *NOW*

[@shainabarnes1505]

Same.

[@pyroshell5652]

@@Brandon314 Well played.

[@Jamie-Mx220]

Plez sToOp

[@eadaoinmurphy20]

True dat

[@fernandacecilia4098]

2020 😁

[@anika_mercat2338]

I’ve come to a point in my David tennant phase where I’m watching a mini documentary about him talking to his parents from 10 years ago… what’s happened to me

[@Fenditokesdialect]

If his father in law was there it would be double "WHO do you think you are"

[@MrUndersolo]

Very clever! Have a jelly baby... 🍬

[@michaellee2387]

No. Have a celery stick. Funny guy.

[@rhodaleader6824]

That's pure class 😂

[@LikeAZombie01]

Subtitles: My mum died in the classroom

[@murdermcmurderface]

😂

[@GirlUtubeWatcher67]

My heart melted a lil when David sounded so excited about being from Mul

[@sleepytimetaquito]

Georgie Cee I know!

[@garymcatear822]

It's Mull

[@user-neo71665]

@@garymcatear822 actually it's the Isle of Mull

[@jiminsbeautifulbratzdollli6916]

Doctor WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE

[@turtleextra4128]

Jimin's Beautiful Bratz Doll Lips I DONT KNOW

[@harryforeman5534]

I have no clue 😂😂😂

[@ramonapiercesalvatore5917]

NOT GINGER

[@Adam-nb6im]

What on earth? This is from 2006. David still looks exactly the same 12 years later.

[@Feuergraf]

Well he is over 900 years old. He doesn't change really in 12 years :)

[@dudepool7530]

He is a Timelord related to the Highlander. I'm surprised he was able to age as much as he has!

[@simranruparelia8176]

Well except the beard.... And long hair now 😂😂

[@zobairmiah1826]

2006 was a good time

[@SouthCountyGal]

There's a really creepy painting in one of his closets. I don't know anyone with five kids who keeps their youthful looks.

[@rachelgreenway7441]

He maybe be a public figure but he is so down to earth love the way how he walks in and says put the kettle on. God bless both of his parents who are both gone bet they are looking down with such pride 😊

[@kiri7678]

Rest in peace to his parents :(

[@dinamirm.9290]

What? What happened?

[@kiri7678]

@@dinamirm.9290 Nothing recently but quite a few years back now his mother passed away from cancer and his father from a lung disease. Was just sad seeing this video before all of that.

[@dinamirm.9290]

@@kiri7678 omy goodness that's sad. Hope david is ok

[@helenbryant404]

Yes, I teared up , watching this again after many years.

[@m.r.6222]

While I was listening to this my kids said "That's the voice of Scrooge McDuck!" I was like, no way, this guy is a famous actor, he wouldn't do that- hahah was I wrong! David Tennant IS the voice of Scrooge McDuck!

[@swissuz]

As Olivia Colman said so accurately......he does everything without ego. So...why not Scrooge? He's beautiful....and a chip off his lovely family

[@yenee94]

Lots of big names on that show, Lin Manuel Miranda, for a start.

[@melissagerber7231]

He loves doing voiceover work.

[@energicko]

This means BOTH Uncle Scrooge voice actors were truly Scottish. Alan (Angus) Young & David Tennant.

[@eviebradney2068]

I love that he is the voice of Spitelout (Snotlout's dad) in How To Train Your Dragon.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

I love the way his father tries to subtly reposition the sweeping brush 😂 so relatable .

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

So upsetting they are gone, he loved them so much.

[@icekingdom3060]

Omfg he said lovely like he always does in doctor who

[@SikanderAli007]

Allonsy

[@EmeraldLavigne]

@@SikanderAli007 oh yeeaah!

[@harryforeman5534]

Allonsy

[@Aethelhadas]

IceKingdom I thought every British says that

[@davrososwald7287]

WDYTYA: David would you like to be on our show David: yes Dalek: we have the doctor Edit: 226 likes. Thanks

[@grandadmiralthrawn3412]

1:03 Just casually catches what i'm assuming is a mop without looking.

[@evalynn1863]

WITHOUT. EVEN. LOOKING. lmao that's how you know you're home

[@michaellee2387]

Very "Human Nature".

[@icecreamcastlesintheair]

I tried to wipe dust off my screen for a solid minute before I realised it was your profile image pic 😅

[@michaellee2387]

@@icecreamcastlesintheair Yeah, his profile pic looks like sunspots.

[@vickyfromtheblock3385]

That broom/mop has probably been kept there his whole life lol

[@danielwilliamson6180]

May David Tennant's parents rest in peace.

[@cerridwenUK]

So sad that both are now gone. I believe his mum died when he was making the first series.of Doctor Who

[@Adam-nb6im]

She died during filming of Voyage of the Damned (2007 christmas special) I believe.

[@werty21100]

What about his dad is he still alive

[@melissagerber7231]

Broly The legendary super saiyan no, Sandy has passed on, also, a few years ago.

[@kendrickputin2547]

Adam that’s a testament to how much of a great actor as the doctor he was managed to carry on the charisma of the role smoothly through a tough time

[@Drp_br_]

His mother was alive back when this aired

[@selcenkorkmaz]

His mother's surname was McLeod? He has literally born to be Crowley

[@thesandwich5321]

Looks good with red hair too.

[@c0ronariu5]

Selcen Korkmaz could you explain this a bit further, I don’t see the connection?

[@jocelyn3721]

@@c0ronariu5 Highlander.

[@VelvetKitsune]

It's a Supernatural reference far as I can see.

[@selcenkorkmaz]

​@@VelvetKitsune Of course :D #SpnFamily

[@cameronhodgetts920]

He really is the unquestioned master of staring into the middle distance

[@eileenmoore1269]

My dad grew up with David Tennant's dad who is Sandy McDonald. He was Moderator of the Church of Scotland at one time.

[@jfelton4153]

I knew he was a Minister but a Moderator. Wow.

[@rachelcookie321]

I looked him up and realised he lived in the same area as my grandparents so now I’m wondering my own grandparents knew David Tennant’s dad. They’re about the same age too so it wouldn’t be surprising.

[@eileenmoore1269]

@@rachelcookie321 That would be quite likely that they knew him.

[@SouthCountyGal]

He had to change his name professionally because there was already a David McDonald registered in the union. I think unlike some people he may have changed it legally, too, since his wife and kids also go by Tennant.

[@kalakritistudios]

Where's Barty Crouch Senior?

[@deborahmiggins5869]

?!?

[@dixiehallow2142]

Deborah Miggins it’s a Harry Potter thing only fans would know about

[@RoyalMudcrab]

He killed him.

[@annashaw6538]

If only he greeted his dad by saying Hellp father

[@BrookeAndSutton]

I love these people because they have stayed so normal over the years. Boy is David witty, I would hang out with them any time!!

[@justinwallace5072]

Love how he walks into his parents house "Well put the kettle on"

[@SavageBubblegum]

I don't know why, but I absolutely lost it when David introduced himself. Like. He knows. David pls.

[@mothintofllame]

he’s so tall!!!!! and the accent!!!! and the lingo!!!! god I love him

[@persephoneblack888]

This is so wholesome and cute ♡ His parents' house looks so lovely and cozy.

[@tomburgess8485]

After just watching Jessica Jones, I was a little tense seeing this

[@gretadjjd]

J Bekah omg so true....gimme five!!! 😁

[@garymcatear822]

RIP Jessica Jones.

[@atharvanerkar2577]

it would have been crazy if his mom would've said "you said you were going for 5 minutes"

[@doormcdoor9086]

I live on the same street as sandy mcdonald did and I also knew him so I am sad that he died

[@mirandarae8722]

His mom offering everyone tea and coffee is life, they're all the same no matter what the heritage!

[@thebassics2478]

He has such a strong resemblance to his father, especially in the nose.

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

In the 👃 there's only bogeys

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@Jason Mistretta you did it again jason! Another classic nose wordplay joke. For this kind of joke there really is no alternative, you are the best and dont you just "nose" it.

[@presentfuture7563]

@@johnsmith-wx5fb It's also a Tom Baker/Doctor Who in-joke

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@@presentfuture7563 thanks. That's a joke I'll never get

[@fredeemoon6053]

He has his mothers eyes ...wide and expressive 🧡🧡🧡 His mothers profile and his fathers boldfulness....energy ...🧡🧡🧡 I would love to hear the stories of how they helped David into the acting world... Alot of respect for families that keep their children grounded , gritty and grafting.... What a fantastic family they are 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 Thankyou , mum and dad Tennant , for bringing the nations David into the world 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@DarkDream426]

I love how the mother just walked with her cup of tea asking of anyone want something

[@roostercall7772]

One of the best feelings in the world is to make your family and parents proud. Good on you David👍🏾

[@joshjlmgproductions3313]

"Who do you think you are?" "I'm the Doctor!"

[@singenstattatmen5096]

I DON'T KNOOOW!!!

[@paualamar]

Doctor? Doctor Who?

[@harrietamidala1691]

It's very sad to watch now because both his parents is dead.

[@FistOfFiori]

"It's okay, I gave the Mull a forcefield. Love the Mull"

[@benandrews5764]

Everyone saying david tennant is the best, your all blind, david mcdonald is the best

[@theeighthdoctor8113]

I Actually Knew The Person Who Baby Sitted Him But Sadly She Passed Away A Few Years Ago I did visit Her in hospital tho

[@largol33t1]

But but but, he didn't use his Tardis...

[@FroodTooth]

If this was from 2006, he looked so young but otherwise unchanged!

[@Memphis229-f6m]

i think it is

[@betha8761]

I think I’ll retire to Scotland one day. Beautiful country. It’s in my blood as well.💜💚💜

[@claudia.k.g.1271]

he may actually be kin to Donald Trump through the McLeod line, just a thought.

[@Liz-lq8hw]

How dare you...

[@claudia.k.g.1271]

@@Liz-lq8hw everyone has his cross to bear, even a demon

[@samhersch9609]

You would never know, looking at that house, that his dad was the ex-Moderator (Pope) of the Church of Scotland.

[@jfelton4153]

Nothing like the Pope. Who compares Catholocism with Protestantism? More like the Queen who is head of the C of E.

[@SouthCountyGal]

Church of Scotland is Presbytarian, fairly austere.

[@stone1290]

Is it just me or does the windy sound at the beginning sound a lot like the Tardis Landing!? So ironic, Also Davids Part Irish!? Brilliant, hes near me in a way

[@gregorarmstrong2478]

davids parents are the most scottish people possible. Thats how so many old people in Scotland act. Its great to see.

[@meheretoday6968]

Might I just say to these parents...thank you for supplying David to the world... :-) your genes did very well...

[@kittycatmeowmeow963]

And for raising him to be an adorable sweetheart.😊

[@DoctorVision]

Such a Doctor-ish response when he saw the apple pie. Just shows how much of himself he put into the role. :D

[@gouki006ishere]

Old D.Macdonald had a farm, ey eye ey eye o. Sorry couldn't resist.

[@gbonkers666]

Why didn't he just use his Tardis?

[@fridayyy.2102]

Who else came here because of Doctor Who?

[@cathroulette]

RIP to the parents. 💕

[@henriktheonly3874]

Rest in peace Sandy McDonald

[@Fleur-dw2vo]

Henry Andersen always in our harts

[@imaginationlord]

I imagine at 16 he didn't think the name David Tennant would become as big as it did, or he might have been less random!

[@cotybare9720]

Aaaah.... I am a McLeod descendant! Me and Scrooge McDuck. My son will freak out!

[@drabanddour]

My God, I’ve never had trouble understanding David Tennant, but his parents... That isn’t even English. That is Scottish. Maybe it’s because they speak softly.

[@elizaeth3107]

why is no one talking about his jacket ITS SO COOL

[@Wesen24]

Er ist ein Nachfahre des Highlander!

[@stuartlaing4488]

The greatest Doctor Who ever million times better than his father in law.

[@CambyBolongo]

1:00 That broom reflex.

[@Kncperseus]

Wait, so he's not descended from a bunch of regenerating time travelers? Fine, to Mull, ALONZY

[@gumball1216]

Dr Who Do You Think You Are.

[@misssjustice3791]

POOTIS SPENCER I see what you did there and I wholeheartedly approve!

[@lunarsystem]

@@misssjustice3791 who-leheartedly

[@kalyanamitra2048]

I was just about to make that joke. The producers missed a trick there 😂

[@saschasteenaart7589]

I'm Duncan MacLeod, born four hundred years ago in the Highlands of Scotland.

[@mushroomhead3619]

There can only be one!

[@EmeraldLavigne]

And I'm Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez, noted SHPANYURD.

[@freddirak3033]

After finding out about the Iraq War, David's probably glad he didn't choose the surname 'Blair.'

[@TVXQsam]

His brother is even "Blair". 😆

[@ejshaw2632]

My dad traced our ancestry back and up to atleast 7 generations it was all within a 30 mile radius. Something special knowing you're all from the same area.

[@maxcruickshank77]

Dr. Who do you think you are?

[@JS-wg4px]

Who else had to turn the captions on to understand what they were saying?

[@krissfernandez2244]

And found out they're completely useless? Yeaaaaah I feel you

[@acavell6184]

Nope I'm a 100 miles from the Scottish border

[@acavell6184]

@@krissfernandez2244 you've got to contact KZbin I've already tried more people need to I'm doing it for English speakers

[@mydalenka]

It's very strange and nice when you see a programme about a very popular actor from another country and his visit to his parents is the same as yours. 🙂

[@1andonlyzara]

Hearing all these Scots say MacLeod makes me wanna watch Highlander. lol

[@arqueeevist]

ooo now it makes sense why his name has TEN :O

[@dependencyonlove8751]

His name was David Macdonald all this time. I feel cheated somehow!

[@eliotgreyadams]

Princess Alois Trancy he changed it legally to Tennant years ago actually! so his stage name and his legal name are both Tennant

[@melissagerber7231]

His mother was saying, you could have used a family name. You could have been David MacCloud, or David Blair. On a whim, he chose Tennant, after Neil Tennant, from the Pet Shop Boy’s. Sixteen year olds. Sheesh.

[@snoboreddotcom]

Autoplay subtitles said "see my mum died" and I was terrified, only to discover that auto subs misunderstood mom and dad said with a Scottish accent

[@mrwhatcanido4942]

Who do you think you are? well personally, I think he is the Doctor.

[@AdurianJ]

Had he been called McLeod he would get stuck in a career making B-level Highlander movies :D

[@ronaldgosiengfiao9663]

He might be related to Duncan McLeod. Therefore, he is immortal!

[@Hellwyck]

Donald McLeod of the clan McCleod... there can be only one!

[@c.a.t.732]

I wish someone would cast David Tennant in the role of Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus in a film or TV production. He's be perfect.

[@ironvlogger9712]

He is the spitting image of his Papa💘 and he even sounds just like him💘💘💘💘

[@LabraDoodleDraws]

I’m an American whose roots of being here go all the way back to the Revolutionary war, so I’ve always been envious of those who have cultural roots; my grandads adoptive parents were German and he grew up with traditions from Germany, but my dad didn’t bring those to me. I’ve always wanted to have that connection with my ancestors

[@hollyshaw2469]

When I thought I couldn't love him anymore he drives himself and makes a jokw about not having a key anymore

[@wargothias]

so that's confirmed. david tennant is a mcleod. he's a highlander

[@melissagerber7231]

Silent jojo yes, his family were cotters, who were displaced. He was saying that they learned about the Cotters in history class. Now, he knows that his family were among them.

[@wargothias]

@@melissagerber7231 i was joking when i tell that

[@keminmccutchen5924]

Ahha, I am a McDonald too! My family comes from Skye.

[@heathermasters8494]

I’m also a McDonald. My great grandmother on my mothers paternal side. I don’t know much else. On my fathers paternal side I’m a Masters. I need to research more.

[@joieaumonde]

03:13-03:19 His joy gives me joy.

[@melissaisloud7404]

Yes, David. WHO is exactly who you are!

[@PoraoDoBrazilian]

It's always a treat to hear David speaking in his scottish accent

[@michaellee2387]

1:17 Never knew David got "Tennant" from Smash Hits! former editor and Pet Shop Boy, Neil. Checks out! Neil's interjectory comments (in print and elsewhere) were always so snarky, e.g. (No they weren't -Ed.). You'd have to be of a certain age (late forties), grown up w/ 80's British pop music culture, read the mag, and... Remeber, to truly appreciate his choice.

[@jfelton4153]

I thought he got from The Scotish brewers Tennants?

[@michaelbrennan6123]

Ha. The title is David Tennant visits his parents. The close caption had problems with David’s accent. The first line was “my mum died in the classroom.” (Mum and dad) it would be hard to visit if mum died.

[@debbieisadeen1064]

Wow david Tennant you are a amazing man not only are you my 10 your Scottish and Celtic ❤

[@indialilyperegrine3745]

Im lucky! Im best friends with his daughter

[@TheWeepingDalek]

hop in the tardis and find these people

[@AndorRadnai]

I want to learn how to speak with a scottish accent so bad!!

[@graceh-gx4qg]

Och aye the noo

[@jfelton4153]

If you can say it's a braw bricht moonlicht nicht the nicht yer alright ye ken.

[@jfelton4153]

@Midnight Wolf - as the bishop said to the actress.