I do to. I hope I meet him before that happens! Check out Tom's sweet and touching Christmas wish to all the fans on his Facebook page. You can wish him a Merry Christmas back as well. You can also leave him a message on his Website. God bless.😀
@Andrew Dexter ••• I totally agree Andrew. I still haven't had the pleasure to meet this fine gentleman, who I regard (no pun intended) as the best of all the Doctors. I did get the chance to meet and spend one-on-one time back in 1993 with Ray Harryhausen, who co-produced and did the wonderful VFX for THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD. Tom Baker mentions in the video above that his portrayal in this 1973 film (as Prince Koura) was pivotally important to his casting as the Doctor. Ray spoke very highly of Tom as an actor and felt it was the standout performance of the film. This is high praise, indeed as John Philip Law was Sinbad and Robert Shaw played the Oracle in the same movie, not to mention Douglas Wilmer as the Golden Masked Vizier. Anyway, I said what you said about Mr. Baker with regards to Mr. Harryhausen years ago and vividly remember my shock and sadness when I heard of Ray's passing on NPR's afternoon radio news show on May 7, 2013. I imagine I shall be just as saddened on that inevitable day in the future when we loose our Doctor. But hopefully, God willing, that day will still be a long way off, bless Tom's soul. He is just as riveting to watch in person here as he ever was in any of his many performances. I now know why we loved him on the program so much... he truly IS the Doctor... on camera and in real life! A great scene featuring Tom in SINBAD : th-cam.com/video/LdX1Acby_aU/w-d-xo.html [0:39] This fan made trailer is better and more encompassing of the film than Columbia's original : th-cam.com/video/88eHBeFBrVY/w-d-xo.html [2:24] •
@@scottgamble7767 Hello Scott, thank you for your very welcome reply, I sincerely hope you get to meet this man, he's quite awesome and very interesting, I felt nervous when going to meet him, but he made me feel completely at ease.
Tom was brilliant as Captain Rum. He was so wonderfully over the top and a wonderful cameo in the series. Rowan is also brilliant but no one should tell Tom how to act. Tom is Tom and sod anyone who tries to direct otherwise. As for his performance with Matt, it was perfect. My daughter and I saw the 50th in the theatre and loved it. We both got to see our Doctors on the Big Screen.
raydeen2k I was the guy who asked him that question. :) It was great to meet him. Funny, down to earth and slightly eccentric as only a British actor can be.
As a young kids in Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿 in the 1970s we absolutely loved loved watching Dr who especially Tom Baker’s Dr who interpretations’ and in 1980 I spent the whole year in hospital terribly sick and Dr who serial was one of few highlights of happiness from the pain!
Tom Baker was my first time seeing Doctor Who in the spring of 1980, all the doctors are great, but Tom will always be the one who stood out to me...and I have been a Whovian since...\\m//
Always awesome to see the actor who introduced me to Doctor Who. 83/84 switched onto the local PBS station expecting to see the Goodies, which I was familiar with from living in IA. And Tom's Robot replaced it. Thank You Tom.
you know what's great about tom, he always gives completely honest answers and tells you what he's thinking and doesn't do all the polite flattery. when he didn't like something or didn't get on with someone he just says it and even criticise himself if he thinks it's the case
I have to admit.....To. is refreshingly honest and is not afraid to be honest about himself or his imprrfections. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can admit that they have behaved badly at times. I think that is why fellow actors like Louise Jamison and his ex-wife Lalla Ward are willing to work with Tom again and in Louise's case absolutely love and adore Tom so much now and speak highly of him. I just wish he wouldn't put himself down as harshly as he doas sometimes. I have to admit I will miss Tom when he finally leaves us for good. God bless.
I love Tom and his sense of humour. He seems to enjoy just sitting and hanging out with the fans and sharing his life with them. It seems like he has continued to grow as a person in terms of learning from past mistakes and being open about it. He's not just a British national treasure but an international treasure! I first became aware of Tom Baker watching him on my New York PBS station as Dr. Who. I have seen some of the other doctors and respect all the actors. But when BBC America aired, over the last few weeks, some of Tom's best episodes from Dr. Who...his doctor stole my heart all over again. If BBC America is reading this...please, please, please don't stop airing some more of Tom Baker's Dr. Who episodes!!! They are priceless as is the man. I would love if they could also air some of his other work after he left Dr. Who as well. Very talented and genuine person.
If you close your eyes... It's crazy.. he sounds like he could still play the role. Still just as sharp and quick witted. Glad he's still playing the doctor in the audio plays
I don't think he ever really played the role. Throughout Doctor Who, he was just being himself.Fortunately this sufficed since Tom Baker is such a unique individual. His innate personality fitted the role like a glove.To use an example: when Jeremy Brett played Sherlock Holmes in the 1980's Granada Television Production. Brett immersed himself so deeply in the role that he found it difficult to shake the character at the end of filming.
Seven years wasn't enough for you?!??! Most things on TV go sour after they hit 5 years and people don't care when they leave. Tom Baker is fortunate enough that he didn't ever sour that much for many Dr. Who fans.... I don't particularly care for what I've seen of the series itself -- classic or renewed -- but Tom Baker still stood out for me. With its chaotic direction, writing that seems to go all over the place, and questionable production values (horrible special effects in the original series, too many explosions and a lot more violence in the new series), if the lead character/actor didn't grab you, it was game over. Again, Tom Baker stood out for me and that's who I remember when people say Dr. Who... ... And he really is an interesting chap in real life!
Actually, you're wrong there, the modern Doctor Who may be loud and frenetic but it's nowhere near as violent as the original Doctor Who sometimes was, especially during the Philip Hinchcliffe era. They've been far more careful about the depiction of violence in the 21st century version. This difference between the series has been discussed on numerous classic series DVDs.
"With its chaotic direction, writing that seems to go all over the place, and questionable production values (horrible special effects in the original series" The original Doctor Who was a very low budget series compared to television today. Having said that, the special effects weren't ALWAYS bad - if you want to see a much lower standard in special effects and general production values, you should have watched The Tomorrow People on ITV. That made Doctor Who from the same era look like a movie.
Personally, i think Philip Hinchcliffe got it bang on when he said "We had to rely on the story because there was little we could do with the effects. Star Wars in a way was the turning point. Once Star Wars had happened, Doctor Who effectively was out of date from that moment on really, judged by that level of technological expertise."
I love watching Tom Baker because he reminds me so much of my grandfather. They looked almost identical and both had these great voices. My grandpa was a radio man. But these videos are fabulous!
One of perhaps five people who helped me without knowing it, get through childhood. Thank you, Mr Tom Baker. Aka, Sir Baker. I humbly thank you, from all the way across the pond.
I do too. His early life was hellish at times and the BBC didn't treat Tom very well at times during the last days of Doctor Who and after I as well. Such a kind and gentle man and tremendously talented actor.
Thankyou so much for uploading this, i remember seeing Tom in Costa coffee in Tunbridge Wells sitting in the corner reading the paper.I thought about saying hello but he looked so happy reading the paper.Wish i had done now.Met Louise Jameson last year and told her this story, she was recording some big finish audios with him at the time.What a legend.
Fascinating! I wish we could have events like this in Australia... but alas too far for Tom to travel I would think ..... and now impossible ... as we are still in the 2019 to 2021 and beyond Pandemic and even by Zoom it would not be the same! Really so appreciate being able to watch this! Bless you for uploading and sharing this FANTASTIC Q&A and love that the fans dressed up and that Tom brought part of his costume? I still have a bent wood hatstand just like that in my hallway, and I have the urge to get out of storage and hang on it again, my very own homemade version of my Doctor Who scarf that I knitted from all the similar colours of wool that I could find, and I used to wear proudly..... to school and in Melbourne going out with my bemused and embarrassed friends, and I would practice my yo yo skills! Like the weirdo I was happy to be!😂
Around 22min this dear man is talking about what is now (jan 2019) his new book 'Scratchman' an original Doctor Who story Tom has written. Its out from Amazon on the 24th January and very wonderfully he has recorded in as an audiobook for Audible. So exciting and i wish him every success 💙💙 My Doctor
What a lovely treat of a upload.. Whoever filmed this - what must have been the ultimate in memorable days, has been very generous to share it with us all and I'd like to say a huge thank you. This my first Dr who will always be a legend and such a fun, lovely humble man even if he does tell wonderful tall (but true) tales.. A expert talker and the fondness for talking of the subject screams from his very pores.. Lovely man, lovely upload.. Thankyou
I know I’m not a Doctor Who enthusiast (sorry) but I am into clue/cluedo and he was actually the actor for Professor Plum for series 3 and out of the all of the casts Professors he’s my favorite. Heck one of the guest stars that played as a victims in the tv series actually called him “Doc” lol
Hearing might not be top notch, but still sharp as a tack he is a Time Lord after all, and just as funny. His book comes out in a few days, and I really want to read it, then get the audio book and listen to it, bet that the reading completely changes how i experience the book.His voice has such gravitas, and the man can read a script and really bring it alive.
Very interesting to hear about the behind the scenes tensions on Blackaddder. Never heard about that before. Nevertheless, whatever Tom thinks about it, it will always be one of his most fondly remembered roles.
aparanty from what i have written about that, the tensions was all about rowan akinson having such a massive ego and he was the star of the show .he actually got worried that tom baker would get the spotlight ,he actually ask tom to play down his preformance ,,when the director told tom not to Atkinson told the directot that tom will play his role down .
Thanks for filming this. Im at the very end asking about the costume changes. Very funny moment when the mic goes. I like the way Tom calls me "Ash" :) Made my day.
Tom is an absolute card. What a treasure. Has to be knighted just for his ability to tell stories and keep people in the palm of his hand let alone for being the longest serving Doctor
Tom Baker the fourth doctor is everybody's favorite including mine hooray for Tom we love you Tom Baker you'll always be our favorite in our hearts the best⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆🥇
I love Tom to and I have less then two seasons to get on DVD to have his entire run! I am also collecting the limited series Titan comic book that just starting coming out in March of this year. It's excellent so far! God bless.
Camera work aside... this is my new all time favorite of all of his interviews. Mr. Baker is so personable and forthright in this stage appearance! The honesty, good or otherwise is very refreshing. I could listen to him tell stories for days!
klgamit Nope that's just an unintentional editing error, thought I'd got the order right but it was shot on a couple of different cameras and the files were a tad hard to sort.
Tom Baker is now starting to look like Jon Pertwee did as the 3rd doctor - or maybe those two doctors have morphed into one, or maybe Jon Pertwee (RIP) has regenerated again as Tom Baker (except for the voice..?!!)
So it's interesting -- shortly after his 1981 departure, Baker really scrambled to answer this "which was your favorite" question -- after quite a bit of fumbling, he responded "uhh, uhh, the Frankenstein one" -- but he has really leaned into the franchise in subsequent decades, possibly stemming from Big Finish and/or convention work -- his 2010 interview for Doctor Who Online specifically called out this "you seem more familiar with the series now than you were in the 1980s," and he readily agreed.
I think when he played Dr Who he looked slightly older than his age. Then he looked incredibly older & weary in season 18. After that, 35 yrs later, he obviously aged physically. but he sounds just like himself 35 yrs before. maybe that line is true after all "I have finally found peace". god bless u
For most of his time playing the doctor, he was classed as homeless. He lived on friends sofas and in hotels, the BBC tried to get him to spend his money on a home, they even took him house hunting but he just didn't want to settle down
+ngNudraconis It's actually awesome in a way. Considering that Tom made some pretty good money right before Doctor Who and especially during and after Doctor Who it shows that Tom's priorities were not to accumulate and hoard material wealth. In a way he was a traveler traveling thru life....kinda like the Doctor traveling thru the Universe and time. Makes me love Tom that much more. Very much a rebel like the Doctor.
Actually Tom looked a little younger then his age when he first started the role. He also had a great youthful energy about him. In his last season or two Tom had become ill and been under major stress which caused his hair to straighten out and turn slightly white. He still looked good and tried his best but he was weary from the burden of the role and his public fame and responsibility to the character took there toll on Tom. He truly loved the character and thank God for us fans he did.
i just read a part of DWM magazine interview with Tom in April. he said it'd be his last interview becoz he'd be dead soon. although i know the man is always very honest with age and has never done mentioning death. it gave me a heart attack for 3 sec
Give Tom Baker a Knighthood, he's Britain's greatest eccentric who always delivers woeful tales & great anecdotes.
has he driven 'round Top Gear's track?
@@provisionalhypothesis is it?
Buy the camera operator a tripod!
what a disgrace to the memory of Tom and Jon what they have done to the Dr who franchise !!!! . . .what next a 24 year old Ugandan as the Dr ???? 😔
Agreed
Jesus Christ, he sounds just as sharp and quick as when he played the doctor a million years ago! Tom Baker rules!
I could listen to Tom tell stories all day.
+Scott Yes indeed.
Short
Same
Me too
if anyone deserves the boon of immortality, its Tom. he is 82
I agree.😆
@Jim Newcombenot really, no not them.
88 now and still working (26/11/22).
90 now
Even though I met Tom Baker three times, I still dread the day I turn on the news and they announce he's no longer with us.
I do to. I hope I meet him before that happens! Check out Tom's sweet and touching Christmas wish to all the fans on his Facebook page. You can wish him a Merry Christmas back as well. You can also leave him a message on his Website. God bless.😀
Yes, thank you Linda, he mentioned being with us 82 years. I really hope to meet him, he is quite a character, and always put you at your ease.
Andrew Dexter Going to a stinger. Let's hope it will be a while until this happen
@Andrew Dexter ••• I totally agree Andrew. I still haven't had the pleasure to meet this fine gentleman, who I regard (no pun intended) as the best of all the Doctors. I did get the chance to meet and spend one-on-one time back in 1993 with Ray Harryhausen, who co-produced and did the wonderful VFX for THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD. Tom Baker mentions in the video above that his portrayal in this 1973 film (as Prince Koura) was pivotally important to his casting as the Doctor. Ray spoke very highly of Tom as an actor and felt it was the standout performance of the film. This is high praise, indeed as John Philip Law was Sinbad and Robert Shaw played the Oracle in the same movie, not to mention Douglas Wilmer as the Golden Masked Vizier.
Anyway, I said what you said about Mr. Baker with regards to Mr. Harryhausen years ago and vividly remember my shock and sadness when I heard of Ray's passing on NPR's afternoon radio news show on May 7, 2013. I imagine I shall be just as saddened on that inevitable day in the future when we loose our Doctor. But hopefully, God willing, that day will still be a long way off, bless Tom's soul. He is just as riveting to watch in person here as he ever was in any of his many performances. I now know why we loved him on the program so much... he truly IS the Doctor... on camera and in real life!
A great scene featuring Tom in SINBAD :
th-cam.com/video/LdX1Acby_aU/w-d-xo.html [0:39]
This fan made trailer is better and more encompassing of the film than Columbia's original :
th-cam.com/video/88eHBeFBrVY/w-d-xo.html [2:24]
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@@scottgamble7767 Hello Scott, thank you for your very welcome reply, I sincerely hope you get to meet this man, he's quite awesome and very interesting, I felt nervous when going to meet him, but he made me feel completely at ease.
Tom was brilliant as Captain Rum. He was so wonderfully over the top and a wonderful cameo in the series. Rowan is also brilliant but no one should tell Tom how to act. Tom is Tom and sod anyone who tries to direct otherwise.
As for his performance with Matt, it was perfect. My daughter and I saw the 50th in the theatre and loved it. We both got to see our Doctors on the Big Screen.
raydeen2k I was the guy who asked him that question. :) It was great to meet him. Funny, down to earth and slightly eccentric as only a British actor can be.
+Nick Lawrence Really wish I could meet Tom. Very awesome man!
Love this. He still has a face full of mischief!
Nice choice of words! 😉🏆
So much energy, still to this day. What an amazing man!
This is priceless, I just love the bloke. He never ever disapoints ... wonderful :)
He is one of the best people alive.
I have to agree with you!!!
Linda Taylor And so should everyone else.
+TheZebbga Amen! I hope Tom is with us a bit longer. :)
Linda Taylor I don't know what the whole "Amen" has to do with this statement but who wouldn't hope that?
He might have arthritis and dodgy hearing but his mind is still incredibly sharp.
As a young kids in Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿 in the 1970s we absolutely loved loved watching Dr who especially Tom Baker’s Dr who interpretations’ and in 1980 I spent the whole year in hospital terribly sick and Dr who serial was one of few highlights of happiness from the pain!
Tom Baker was my first time seeing Doctor Who in the spring of 1980, all the doctors are great, but Tom will always be the one who stood out to me...and I have been a Whovian since...\\m//
all the early dr's are great ...not necessarily the later 'politically correct' ones of course ....😆
Always awesome to see the actor who introduced me to Doctor Who.
83/84 switched onto the local PBS station expecting to see the Goodies, which I was familiar with from living in IA. And Tom's Robot replaced it.
Thank You Tom.
you know what's great about tom, he always gives completely honest answers and tells you what he's thinking and doesn't do all the polite flattery. when he didn't like something or didn't get on with someone he just says it and even criticise himself if he thinks it's the case
I have to admit.....To. is refreshingly honest and is not afraid to be honest about himself or his imprrfections. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can admit that they have behaved badly at times. I think that is why fellow actors like Louise Jamison and his ex-wife Lalla Ward are willing to work with Tom again and in Louise's case absolutely love and adore Tom so much now and speak highly of him. I just wish he wouldn't put himself down as harshly as he doas sometimes. I have to admit I will miss Tom when he finally leaves us for good. God bless.
Why do I always want to hug Tom Baker every time I see him in a video ?
I always want to hug Tom as well!
What a Beautifully Honest man.... I hope Rowan has Watched this....ahhhhh the Arrogance of Youth
LordRollo i
Top Doctor
Top Bloke.
Why has Tom not been given a Knighthood yet?
Be gon ya Pope
*OBVIOUSLY CATHOLIC* ! lol
+The8thDOCTOR They say the Queen loves Doctor Who. So I would also like to know. But they say Chris was her favourite Doctor.
Atheist Perspective ahhh...but who is "They" ?
The8thDOCTOR Gallery High Command of course ;) And the other 12 doctors :D
+The8thDOCTOR A Knighthood would be redundant he already holds the much greater title of Doctor.
The best Doctor Who by a mile but always great to see or hear Tom Baker in anything. His book was fascinating.
I love Tom and his sense of humour. He seems to enjoy just sitting and hanging out with the fans and sharing his life with them. It seems like he has continued to grow as a person in terms of learning from past mistakes and being open about it. He's not just a British national treasure but an international treasure! I first became aware of Tom Baker watching him on my New York PBS station as Dr. Who. I have seen some of the other doctors and respect all the actors. But when BBC America aired, over the last few weeks, some of Tom's best episodes from Dr. Who...his doctor stole my heart all over again. If BBC America is reading this...please, please, please don't stop airing some more of Tom Baker's Dr. Who episodes!!! They are priceless as is the man. I would love if they could also air some of his other work after he left Dr. Who as well. Very talented and genuine person.
If you close your eyes...
It's crazy.. he sounds like he could still play the role. Still just as sharp and quick witted.
Glad he's still playing the doctor in the audio plays
Over 40 years later,And I still have a terrible crush on Tom Baker!
I don't think he ever really played the role. Throughout Doctor Who, he was just being himself.Fortunately this sufficed since Tom Baker is such a unique individual. His innate personality fitted the role like a glove.To use an example: when Jeremy Brett played Sherlock Holmes in the 1980's Granada Television Production. Brett immersed himself so deeply in the role that he found it difficult to shake the character at the end of filming.
Tom Baker is the best all time Doctor Who. Wish he made many more Seasons.
I would have loved to have seen more season's from Tom as well! Loves the fans so much and we love him. Best Doctor ever in my opinion.
Seven years wasn't enough for you?!??!
Most things on TV go sour after they hit 5 years and people don't care when they leave.
Tom Baker is fortunate enough that he didn't ever sour that much for many Dr. Who fans....
I don't particularly care for what I've seen of the series itself -- classic or renewed -- but Tom Baker still stood out for me. With its chaotic direction, writing that seems to go all over the place, and questionable production values (horrible special effects in the original series, too many explosions and a lot more violence in the new series), if the lead character/actor didn't grab you, it was game over.
Again, Tom Baker stood out for me and that's who I remember when people say Dr. Who...
... And he really is an interesting chap in real life!
Actually, you're wrong there, the modern Doctor Who may be loud and frenetic but it's nowhere near as violent as the original Doctor Who sometimes was, especially during the Philip Hinchcliffe era. They've been far more careful about the depiction of violence in the 21st century version. This difference between the series has been discussed on numerous classic series DVDs.
"With its chaotic direction, writing that seems to go all over the place, and questionable production values (horrible special effects in the original series" The original Doctor Who was a very low budget series compared to television today. Having said that, the special effects weren't ALWAYS bad - if you want to see a much lower standard in special effects and general production values, you should have watched The Tomorrow People on ITV. That made Doctor Who from the same era look like a movie.
Personally, i think Philip Hinchcliffe got it bang on when he said "We had to rely on the story because there was little we could do with the effects. Star Wars in a way was the turning point. Once Star Wars had happened, Doctor Who effectively was out of date from that moment on really, judged by that level of technological expertise."
I love watching Tom Baker because he reminds me so much of my grandfather. They looked almost identical and both had these great voices. My grandpa was a radio man. But these videos are fabulous!
Tom Baker...legend. Thanks for sharing this, made laugh out loud and want to put a classic fourth Dr episode on!
One of perhaps five people who helped me without knowing it, get through childhood. Thank you, Mr Tom Baker. Aka, Sir Baker. I humbly thank you, from all the way across the pond.
He'd be Sir Thomas, in fact.
Dedicated to his craft, Tom Baker, a legend.
I can truly feel for him...
I do too. His early life was hellish at times and the BBC didn't treat Tom very well at times during the last days of Doctor Who and after I as well. Such a kind and gentle man and tremendously talented actor.
The ultimate Dr Who
DEFINITELY!
Hands down my favourite Dr. And a pretty good Puddleglum too...
He was brilliant in both roles.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this. Mr. Baker is a national treasure.
Thankyou so much for uploading this, i remember seeing Tom in Costa coffee in Tunbridge Wells sitting in the corner reading the paper.I thought about saying hello but he looked so happy reading the paper.Wish i had done now.Met Louise Jameson last year and told her this story, she was recording some big finish audios with him at the time.What a legend.
I never seen any person who can really answer a question in fascinating details.
Fascinating! I wish we could have events like this in Australia... but alas too far for Tom to travel I would think ..... and now impossible ... as we are still in the 2019 to 2021 and beyond Pandemic and even by Zoom it would not be the same! Really so appreciate being able to watch this! Bless you for uploading and sharing this FANTASTIC Q&A and love that the fans dressed up and that Tom brought part of his costume? I still have a bent wood hatstand just like that in my hallway, and I have the urge to get out of storage and hang on it again, my very own homemade version of my Doctor Who scarf that I knitted from all the similar colours of wool that I could find, and I used to wear proudly..... to school and in Melbourne going out with my bemused and embarrassed friends, and I would practice my yo yo skills! Like the weirdo I was happy to be!😂
Around 22min this dear man is talking about what is now (jan 2019) his new book 'Scratchman' an original Doctor Who story Tom has written. Its out from Amazon on the 24th January and very wonderfully he has recorded in as an audiobook for Audible. So exciting and i wish him every success 💙💙 My Doctor
What a lovely treat of a upload.. Whoever filmed this - what must have been the ultimate in memorable days, has been very generous to share it with us all and I'd like to say a huge thank you. This my first Dr who will always be a legend and such a fun, lovely humble man even if he does tell wonderful tall (but true) tales.. A expert talker and the fondness for talking of the subject screams from his very pores.. Lovely man, lovely upload.. Thankyou
I filmed it glad you enjoyed it.
The BEST Dr ever . No one even comes close.
What a Great Voice
Most of Tom Baker's panel at Folkestone Comic Con
One of the best Doctor
Thank you Tom Baker
The cameras warping more than the time vortex😂
It was entirely handheld you try holding a camera steady for 45 minutes!
I know I’m not a Doctor Who enthusiast (sorry) but I am into clue/cluedo and he was actually the actor for Professor Plum for series 3 and out of the all of the casts Professors he’s my favorite. Heck one of the guest stars that played as a victims in the tv series actually called him “Doc” lol
Beautiful Man...a legend x
13 PEOPLE PUT A THUMBS DOWN, i feel sorry for these people
What a great, likable man.I grew up watching him as the Doctor, and he'll ALWAYS be The Doctor for me!
It's amazing how he still sounds the same after all these years. If you closed your eyes, you could easily imagine him in his Doctor Who heyday.
I was fortunate enough to attend this Q&A. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Folkestone Film TV and Comic Con.
The eyes that can stare into my soul.
Hearing might not be top notch, but still sharp as a tack he is a Time Lord after all, and just as funny. His book comes out in a few days, and I really want to read it, then get the audio book and listen to it, bet that the reading completely changes how i experience the book.His voice has such gravitas, and the man can read a script and really bring it alive.
Very interesting to hear about the behind the scenes tensions on Blackaddder. Never heard about that before. Nevertheless, whatever Tom thinks about it, it will always be one of his most fondly remembered roles.
Matt Maloney Totally agree.
aparanty from what i have written about that, the tensions was all about rowan akinson having such a massive ego and he was the star of the show .he actually got worried that tom baker would get the spotlight ,he actually ask tom to play down his preformance ,,when the director told tom not to Atkinson told the directot that tom will play his role down .
Thanks for filming this. Im at the very end asking about the costume changes. Very funny moment when the mic goes.
I like the way Tom calls me "Ash" :)
Made my day.
Tom is an absolute card. What a treasure. Has to be knighted just for his ability to tell stories and keep people in the palm of his hand let alone for being the longest serving Doctor
I wish I could have the opportunity to ask Tom about "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad." Not enough people are curious about that.
Brilliant, thanks for putting up here.
Tom Baker the fourth doctor is everybody's favorite including mine hooray for Tom we love you Tom Baker you'll always be our favorite in our hearts the best⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆🥇
I could listen to Tom for ages, such an interesting fellow.
Laughed more watching this, than the last few modern comedians that TH-cam offered up.
I have every tom baker story and he is my favorit doctor
I love Tom to and I have less then two seasons to get on DVD to have his entire run! I am also collecting the limited series Titan comic book that just starting coming out in March of this year. It's excellent so far! God bless.
Camera work aside... this is my new all time favorite of all of his interviews. Mr. Baker is so personable and forthright in this stage appearance! The honesty, good or otherwise is very refreshing. I could listen to him tell stories for days!
A Lovely Man.
❤️ Tom Baker
Tom always raises a smile!
Two comic geniuses (Rowan and Tom ) butting heads must have been something to see.
I would pay to have a DVD of that and watch it every night! Rowan met his match with Tom who doasn't back down easily.
you have a womans purse
+Layton Percy Jones LOL.😄 Thank you!
Layton Percy Jones and it was never used as a boat.
Best Dr Who
Tom Baker
Funny bloke lol From Australia.
No one ever asks him about Rasputin.
Tom played the Doctor for 7 years, 1974 - 1981. by far the longest !
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad is one of my favorite movies.
This Time Lord is incredible :) - His character "Midnight" was a joy to do with Tom, his voice was absolutely incredible - come and take a look :)
Can't wait to check it out!
The great curator
Marvelous, thanks for sharing this!
Amazing interview ,,Happy Birthday TOM
is the beginning of the conversation at the end to give us that TARDIS time travel feel ? :)
klgamit Nope that's just an unintentional editing error, thought I'd got the order right but it was shot on a couple of different cameras and the files were a tad hard to sort.
I thought so :) just trying to say it's all well and good that it came out to be in the Doctor who spirit ...
Tom Baker is my lord and saviour!
TIME lord and saviour :)
It looks like the Doctor is re-generating his curly hair !
Tom Baker is now starting to look like Jon Pertwee did as the 3rd doctor - or maybe those two doctors have morphed into one, or maybe Jon Pertwee (RIP) has regenerated again as Tom Baker (except for the voice..?!!)
Thanks for uploading! THE Doctor!
Love this man!
Was there that day but didnt get too see this x
What a great guy, exactly as you would hope too. Funny, genuine, warm and occasionally self effacing humour, perfect.
God bless you Tom you still are the doctor and always will be
Thanks for this. Fantastic!
ONE IN A BILLION VOICE ,HE HAS.
I was laughing so hard at those stories!!
I do not know why, but somehow he doesn't looks like 81 at all.
Well, as he said, he's only 749.
His mind is even younger, he still sounds sharp and on point.
I love you Dr who
I can listen and watch Dr. Who Tom Baker
Tom Baker is defiantly my favorite Doctor.
How much he aged into Jon Pertwee, it's uncanny.
"It's an amazing honour for you to be here" :D
I love tom Baker as dr who thanks
Love u Tom in dr who
Love Tom Baker, his voice is amazing!
This starts at 40:00 with the beginning stuck on the end
Love this guy, bloody hilarious man.
My favorite episodes are the "Pyramids of Mars".
vkorchnoifan Absolutely agree. It's masterful!
Look,I don't want to be unpleasant, but this is about Tom Baker.
Wish Tom could come back to the USA for conventions.
Me to. Tom's so cool and hysterical.
How could anyone watch this and dislike it
I know right! Tom is FUNNY, AWESOME and ADORABLE!!!!
+TheAstro30 Good one. Definitely not because of Tom. He is as sharp and entertaining as ever!
What a warm and truely lovely thought, to share some tea with tom baker.
Does anyone know how I can meet Tom Baker or where I can find dates for upcoming panels?
_"...I wouldn't say a sex symbol, you know, but someone who was well known for his sonic screwdriver anyway."_
😝😝😝😝
My fave line at the event
So it's interesting -- shortly after his 1981 departure, Baker really scrambled to answer this "which was your favorite" question -- after quite a bit of fumbling, he responded "uhh, uhh, the Frankenstein one" -- but he has really leaned into the franchise in subsequent decades, possibly stemming from Big Finish and/or convention work -- his 2010 interview for Doctor Who Online specifically called out this "you seem more familiar with the series now than you were in the 1980s," and he readily agreed.
I think when he played Dr Who he looked slightly older than his age. Then he looked incredibly older & weary in season 18. After that, 35 yrs later, he obviously aged physically. but he sounds just like himself 35 yrs before. maybe that line is true after all "I have finally found peace". god bless u
For most of his time playing the doctor, he was classed as homeless. He lived on friends sofas and in hotels, the BBC tried to get him to spend his money on a home, they even took him house hunting but he just didn't want to settle down
+Owen Dean lol it's very weird 😂😂😂
+ngNudraconis It's actually awesome in a way. Considering that Tom made some pretty good money right before Doctor Who and especially during and after Doctor Who it shows that Tom's priorities were not to accumulate and hoard material wealth. In a way he was a traveler traveling thru life....kinda like the Doctor traveling thru the Universe and time. Makes me love Tom that much more. Very much a rebel like the Doctor.
Actually Tom looked a little younger then his age when he first started the role. He also had a great youthful energy about him. In his last season or two Tom had become ill and been under major stress which caused his hair to straighten out and turn slightly white. He still looked good and tried his best but he was weary from the burden of the role and his public fame and responsibility to the character took there toll on Tom. He truly loved the character and thank God for us fans he did.
i just read a part of DWM magazine interview with Tom in April. he said it'd be his last interview becoz he'd be dead soon. although i know the man is always very honest with age and has never done mentioning death. it gave me a heart attack for 3 sec
Thanks!!
Is this cameraman having a seizure?