Doctor who episode guide the fourth doctor tom baker radio. Doctor who episode guide the fourth doctor tom baker. Tom baker served as the fourth incarnation of the doctor for eight years making him the longest serving doctor. One of the reasons why tom baker is considered to be one of the greatest doctors is how many great stories he had in doctor who. Jon pertwee to tom baker planet of the spiders doctor who. Within the series narrative, the doctor is a centuriesold time lord from the planet gallifrey who travels in time and space in his tardis, frequently with companions. There are many missing doctor who storiesand some have even found new life getting remakes as audio dramas or even animated episodes. Shada, which was filmed around cambridge, fell victim to bbc strike action. Later this year, tom bakers excellent third season of doctor who will be released on bluray, boasting a huge amount of bonus features. The fourth doctor is an incarnation of the doctor, the protagonist of the bbc science fiction television series doctor who. Tom bakers first season of doctor who doctor who youtube.
All that said, if this is a us doctor who revival fans first exposure to the shows roots, they might be in for a nasty surprise. As a quick aside, i still cant believe that people give the 6th doctor so much grief over his costume, when the 4th doctor s red suit is in my opinion a lot worse. Shada an episode that began filming in 1979 with tom baker as the legendary time lord is. The doctor who actor tom baker has made a surprise return as the time lord in new scenes filmed to complete a lost episode of the bbc show baker last regularly appeared as the doctor in 1981. For the first time ever, fan favorite tom bakers seventh and final season in doctor who is available in one collection, newly remastered in brilliant bluray quality with 5. Oct 02, 2018 the 25 most essential doctor who episodes. Second doctor fans can debate their preferences with sixth doctor fans, and no one can be definitively wrong or right. Doctor who all 178 tom baker episodes at the same time youtube. This release will include seven tom baker 4part adventures plus hours and hours of all new extras. What happens in tom bakers first season as the fourth doctor. Bbc doctor who classic series episode guide fourth. A look at the full history and backstory of the fourth incarnation of the doctor. Episode guide the fourth doctor episodes doctor who online. Doctor who all 178 tom baker episodes at the same time.
A short tribute to the wonderful era of tom bakers doctor who the longest serving doctor to date. With his best friend sarah jane smith and new companion harry, the doctor pits his wits against a giant robot, the insect wirrn, cybermen, sontarans and daleks. The 12th season of doctor who not to be confused with, err, the season that should air in 2019 after jodie whittakers debut in season 11 later this year marked a big sea change for the show. Thomas stewart baker born 20 january 1934 is an english actor and writer. Tom baker thought hed be recast after one of his first doctor who episodes went terribly wrong. He regenerated into the 4th doctor, as played by tom baker. Lost tom baker doctor who cybermen story turned into audio. Tom baker complete season seven bd for the first time ever, fan favorite tom bakers seventh and final season in doctor who is available in one collection, newly remastered in brilliant bluray quality with 5. For me, tom baker is, was and always will be the doctor. Review, synopsis, cast and pictures for every tom baker doctor who episode.
This release on bluray of his complete first season is a musthave for fans. Tom baker makes screen return as doctor who in shada video. To really enjoy the story, you should watch all six stories i listed above. The series was incredibly popular at the time, with over 11 million viewers tuning into the bbc.
A lost episode of doctor who, written by douglas adams, has been released 38 years after the story was left abandoned. The english character actor tom baker is best known for his recordsetting sevenyear stint as the fourth doctor in doctor who 1963. Lost doctor who episode by douglas adams gets animated. Production standards for broadcast television have come a. He was born in 1934 in liverpool, to mary jane fleming and john stewart baker. Tom bakers first doctor who season is nothing short of. Classic doctor who episode is becoming an audio drama. This settouted as tom baker season onenot only gathers all 20 episodes comprising five stories of doctor who season 12, which aired from december 1974 to may 1976, but fills the discs.
Others come and go and the other 10 actors to play the role before or since have all been great, dont get me wrong, but as tom s. Tom baker complete first season bd tom bakers acclaimed first season as the fourth doctor, originally aired in 197576. Ianto actor gareth davidlloyd almost appeared in doctor who before torchwood doctor whos sarah jane smith is being recast with elisabeth sladens daughter taking on the role subscribe to. The doctor starts out the story in a dark place lamenting his role at unit, as well. Tom bakers first season of doctor who is the shows best. He was portrayed by tom baker within the series narrative, the doctor is a centuriesold time lord from the planet gallifrey who travels in time and space in his tardis, frequently with companions. This includes one television movie and multiple specials, and encompasses 295 stories over 38 seasons. Doctor who fans will finally be able to enjoy a newly completed classic episode of the scifi show after producers and former series star tom baker filled in the blanks of an unfinished 1979.
All of toms television stories are listed in chronological order here. Tom baker is arguably the most beloved actor to play the role of doctor who. In 1979, doctor who was in its 17th season with actor tom baker playing the jovial time lord. He is best known for playing the fourth doctor in the longrunning science fiction television series doctor who. Doctor who fans have waited nearly four decades for today. Apr 08, 2009 i am 21 and started watching doctor who the last 3 doctors and i love the show even the old ones are awesome i like tom baker the best i like the scarf for the old ones and david tennant was really cool so is matt smith and ecclson was good too british bbc has some great shows i like being human the american one sucks and im not dissing america. Nov 24, 2017 tom baker has reprised his role as the fourth doctor on screen for the first time since 1981 in the unfinished 1979 doctor who story shada, which has finally been completed with animated sequences and new scenes. Now you may be wondering why this is on our mind, well, because well be having breakfast with tom baker on bbc america as of this sunday, september 20 at 9 am and monday through friday at 10 am. His first real appearance was in robot in 1974 and his last was in logopolis in 1981. Regeneration, sontarans, davros, daleks and cybermen. Nov 23, 2017 the doctor who actor tom baker has made a surprise return as the time lord in new scenes filmed to complete a lost episode of the bbc show baker last regularly appeared as the doctor in 1981. His father was of english and scottish descent, while his mothers family was originally from ireland. Twenty episodes, specially restored for bluray and packed with new and o.
As of 1 march 2020, 861 episodes of doctor who have aired, concluding the twelfth series. The power of krull 4 episodes the armageddon factor 6 episodes this is the introduction of romana, who was appointed by the white guardian to help the doctor locate the fragments of the key to time. Doctor who classic series episode guide fourth doctor. He is well known for his portrayal of the fourth incarnation of the doctor in the science fiction series doctor who from 1974 to 1981, a longer tenure than any other actor in the title role, and provided narration in the television comedy series little britain. Benton in helping the doctor thwart the misuse of a large robot by a group of scientists at thinktank. Watch all the doctor who tom baker episodes here combom. Others come and go and the other 10 actors to play the role before or since have all been great, dont get me wrong, but as toms. Either way, i only intend to go back to the 4th doctor to watch the keeper of trakenlogopolis, and even then ill only be watching them for anthony ainley, not tom baker. Doctor who is a british science fiction television programme produced by the bbc. Tom baker thomas stewart baker born 20 january 1934, or tom baker, is an english actor. The video quality on bluray of this old classic series is excellent. Nov 24, 2017 doctor who fans have waited nearly four decades for today. Tom baker s acclaimed first season as the fourth doctor, originally aired in 197576.
New companion harry sullivan is introduced, and joins sarah, the brigadier, and sgt. A lost doctor who episode featuring tom baker is finally. That said, there are a few good reasons why tom baker, the fourth doctor, often comes out as the most popular of all of the incarnations in the classic series, an affection that sometimes rivals the more recent doctors too. Thomas stewart tom baker born 20 january 1934 in liverpool played the fourth doctor from 1974 to 1981, beginning with an uncredited appearance at the conclusion. Tv action in the doctor who magazine comic strip tv action. The doctor transforms into his fourth incarnation at unit headquarters. Mar 20, 2020 classic doctor who episode is becoming an audio drama starring tom baker. At the end of life, the doctor can regenerate his body. Tom baker s memory may be shot to hell, but i still enjoy watching him reminisce about doctor who on this unusual twotape special.
Big finish will be turning doctor who s revenge of the cybermen concept into a new audio drama, delivering a version closer to that envisioned by cybermen creator gerry davis. Tom baker also appears in the final scene of the episode, as a mysterious elderly museum curator who appears right after the eleventh doctor remarks he would. Tom baker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Additionally, four charity specials and two animated serials have also been aired. With newly arrived fourth doctor tom baker taking charge in his first big space jaunt, its everything doctor who is remembered to be. Shada an episode that began filming in 1979 with tom baker as the legendary time lord is finally finished and available to download. Bbcgetty images were wondering how tom baker likes his eggs.
Tom baker returns to doctor who to finish lost 1979 episode. Lost tom baker doctor who cybermen story turned into. Tom baker returns to doctor who to finish lost 1979. Jul, 2012 tom baker served as the fourth incarnation of the doctor for eight years making him the longest serving doctor. His first real appearance was in robot in 1974 and his last was in. Unfinished doctor who episode is finally completed 38. Last week, some major news was revealed regarding doctor. Below is a complete list of the 4th doctor adventures. Jon pertwee to tom baker planet of the spiders doctor who by doctor who. Best and worst tom baker episodes doctor who amino.
All of classic doctor who is now streaming for free. Baker portrays the fourth such incarnation, a whimsical and. Tom baker has returned on camera as doctor who in a lost episode released 38 years after the story was left abandoned. Baker has played character parts on television including captain redbeard rum in the second series blackadder episode potato 1986 and.