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  • Tom Baker talks to Matthew Sweet about becoming the Fourth Doctor in this clip from "Tom Baker In Conversation" on The Collection - Season 12 Blu-ray. Find out more and get your copy here: bit.ly/TheCollectionS12
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  • @mrandrews3616
    @mrandrews3616 6 років тому +665

    I swear to God, Tom Baker makes even the smallest thing appear whimsical, even telling us to Subscribe he makes it sound brilliant.

    • @manaka-chan8907
      @manaka-chan8907 6 років тому +7

      Yes indeed

    • @Alan1701b
      @Alan1701b 6 років тому +4

      +Jonathan Kennedy Completely agree!

    • @ellenmurphy2150
      @ellenmurphy2150 6 років тому +5

      Tom makes everything sound better.Just that great voice of his.Like I've said elsewhere I did meet him.He's great as the 4th Doctor but kind of average in real life.I don't think that's his fault just must be tired of every time the phone rings its not a new acting job but tell us about Doctor Who.

    • @maitesheart
      @maitesheart 6 років тому +3

      Jonathan Kennedy Wait! He has his own channel? I'm so all over that!💞💞💞

    • @UnchainedEruption
      @UnchainedEruption 6 років тому +3

      That’s why he’s a brilliant actor.

  • @neddystark3351
    @neddystark3351 3 роки тому +84

    This man has never rubbished Dr. Who, and while he may have had issues with JNT which would have influenced his decision to ditch The Five Doctors, he has had nothing but love and warmth for the role and fans. Lovely guy and unquestionably the definite article.

  • @AjarnDeeTeesut
    @AjarnDeeTeesut 6 років тому +268

    84? This man, this legend is 84. So full of sparkle and charm. If I have that same glint in my eye at this age I will happy. Amazing.

    • @doctorthirteen5727
      @doctorthirteen5727 6 років тому +13

      John Ewen Unlike other actors who have felt pigeonholed by a role(Alec Guinness ahem) Tom has embraced it and enjoyed the fandom.

    • @marcludford591
      @marcludford591 4 роки тому +3

      So charming what a man!!

    • @seamusburke639
      @seamusburke639 3 роки тому +6

      I swear, considering he wrecked his body with alcoholism back in the day, I'm happy he's in good of health as he is.

    • @timothypeck3640
      @timothypeck3640 2 роки тому +5

      Tom Baker is The Doctor! It's that simple! He has been, he will be! 🧭

    • @carmelopappalardo8477
      @carmelopappalardo8477 5 місяців тому +1

      He is 90 now.

  • @danakers2010
    @danakers2010 6 років тому +112

    I spent 15 years working with probably hundreds of actors and voiceover artists making radio ads for a living. I love working with actors anyway as they're often fascinating characters when out of character and some of the friendliest people I've ever met. I had the pleasure - no, joy - of working with Tom on 3 occasions. He's one of the funniest, warmest people I met during that decade and a half, but your grammar has to be impeccable!

  • @timrob12
    @timrob12 6 років тому +56

    Tom Baker is that kind of person you can listen to for a long time without getting bored.
    Also, seeing the picture of Tom with Lis Sladen once again makes me realize that some actors have left us way too soon.

  • @vashna3799
    @vashna3799 6 років тому +46

    He’s 84 but still looks in good shape and most importantly, his incredible voice remains unchanged.

  • @Timelord_Kryptonian
    @Timelord_Kryptonian 6 років тому +284

    Tom baker is a great doctor!!!

  • @cable78
    @cable78 6 років тому +120

    He gave the producers a jelly baby

  • @nicholasdickens2801
    @nicholasdickens2801 6 років тому +80

    Shame that Tom admitted that only the lovely Matt Smith was welcoming to him on the Anniversary special. :) XD
    I truly love Tom Baker and have since I was a small boy.
    God bless Tom XD

    • @doctorthirteen5727
      @doctorthirteen5727 6 років тому +3

      Nicholas Dickens I just commented this, what were they thinking?!

    • @daffy8995
      @daffy8995 5 років тому +8

      Considering how secret his appearance was, it's unlikely many people even knew he was there.

    • @johnw218
      @johnw218 5 років тому +4

      Hes the only one I'd be genuinely interested in cornering for a chat. Probably because he's the one I grew up with so I'm a bit biased but anyway I reckon he knocks all the other incarnations out of the park. Might have been a bit of jealousy or awe kept the other Drs at a distance.

    • @joeharley1423
      @joeharley1423 3 роки тому +1

      Not even Tennant???

    • @confusedrealm7047
      @confusedrealm7047 3 роки тому +2

      @@joeharley1423 it’s possible Tennant wasn’t on set for that part

  • @kt9166
    @kt9166 6 років тому +16

    Tom Baker is a fine, fine actor, and had substantial roles in several big films, but was still a real working man. When WHO came into his life, he was so genuinely appreciative and happy. It shows! Thank you, Tom. Ya done good!

  • @FrankNFurter1000
    @FrankNFurter1000 6 років тому +79

    A living legend.

  • @prof.evilpictures8696
    @prof.evilpictures8696 6 років тому +138

    I love how they are showing stuff with Tom Baker, at the same time his episodes are playing on Twitch!

    • @krollic
      @krollic 6 років тому

      where

    • @archieil
      @archieil 6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/3VjP9-Dw-Rs/v-deo.html

    • @Lumibear.
      @Lumibear. 6 років тому +2

      Unfortunately it’s already on to his later less well made episodes, but there’s still a few goodies in there.

  • @alberttetley
    @alberttetley 6 років тому +67

    Tom Baker is one of the best Doctor Who's we've had and his audiobook work is incredible

    • @KaitainCPS
      @KaitainCPS 5 років тому +4

      @Evil Doctor PorkChop Yeah, not enough people have watched Pertwee as the Doctor. Baker is considered a legend, and rightly so, but Pertwee was bloody excellent as the Doctor.

    • @minicle426
      @minicle426 Рік тому +1

      @@KaitainCPS Troughton was just as good, if not better. Even Tom holds him high regard.

    • @Roper122
      @Roper122 7 місяців тому +1

      One of???

    • @alberttetley
      @alberttetley 7 місяців тому

      I am a big fan of the original Doctor Who series and the first doctor@@Roper122

    • @Roper122
      @Roper122 7 місяців тому +1

      @@alberttetley I'm a big fan of all of them.
      I still think Tom Baker defined the character.

  • @benjpope6949
    @benjpope6949 6 років тому +47

    Tom Baker...80+ and still has awesome hair!

  • @Terry.W
    @Terry.W 6 років тому +204

    Tom Baker is such a cool guy..

    • @robertw2930
      @robertw2930 6 років тому +3

      and the new Doctor is wearing shirt with scarf colors resmemblance . I can't wait to see her in action.

    • @caledonianrailwayman1312
      @caledonianrailwayman1312 6 років тому +3

      The Coolesy

    • @ShatteringIllusions1
      @ShatteringIllusions1 6 років тому

      He's that cool, he has icicles on his scrotum.
      True story.............

    • @Clavinovaman
      @Clavinovaman 5 років тому +2

      He is, and I treasure his signed poster from his website.

    • @Drp_br_
      @Drp_br_ 3 роки тому +1

      @@robertw2930 are you happy now?

  • @roguebritgravy1
    @roguebritgravy1 6 років тому +65

    A true gallifreyan great, a tremendous timelord.

    • @marcludford591
      @marcludford591 5 років тому +3

      Tom has a large presence and that voice
      He was the doctor for 7 years No one else lasted that long

  • @TheBermudaMan
    @TheBermudaMan 5 років тому +37

    It's a shame Tom never had another role that took off as much as the fourth Doctor. He deserves to have more than one iconic character to his credentials.

    • @unwavery
      @unwavery 2 роки тому +6

      Captain Rum on Black Adder was pretty damn funny tho as a one off.

    • @KilliK69
      @KilliK69 Рік тому

      @@unwavery yep, he was fantastic in that one.

  • @marilynhands576
    @marilynhands576 6 років тому +17

    As Tom Baker as said “You may be a doctor, but I am THE DOCTOR!” Yes!!

  • @bill4786
    @bill4786 6 місяців тому +2

    Happy 90th birthday Tom. I first saw you on TV when I was a kid back in the 80s. And ever since you've always been my favorite of them all. I wish you could live forever, you'll always be who I think of the most anytime doctor who is mentioned. ❤

  • @WhisperingJohn
    @WhisperingJohn 6 років тому +22

    Tom and Jon, the best Doctors ever.

  • @DokkaChapman
    @DokkaChapman 6 років тому +89

    Hangin' out in the Zero Room :)

    • @michaellee2387
      @michaellee2387 6 років тому +5

      Dokka Chapman glad someone's using the zero room. Thought we'd never rent the darn thing out. Hasn't been used in ages. Do U have any idea how much artron energy it costs us a month just to keep it dimensionally manifest?

    • @Anonymous_timelord
      @Anonymous_timelord 6 років тому +4

      #bringbacktheZeroRoom and keep in the same style as it was in Castrovalva......

  • @ADmiralPRESENTS
    @ADmiralPRESENTS 6 років тому +39

    I really could listen to his stories for hours! He's such a nice guy!

    • @WindyREDPanda
      @WindyREDPanda 4 роки тому +1

      Oh you poor soul. Look up Tom Baker behind the scene on DW. The dude could swear & Sass till he regenerated in real life. Lmao

  • @ashvinsatheesan4196
    @ashvinsatheesan4196 6 років тому +71

    Amazing Doctor and amazing show!!! ❤

  • @harryofsolihull3836
    @harryofsolihull3836 6 років тому +32

    Tom Baker is a television legend.

  • @psycoticbastard
    @psycoticbastard 2 роки тому +9

    Tom Bakers voice is to Doctor Who like James Earl Jones is to Darth Vader, both amazing voices.

  • @TheScrollsOfGaming
    @TheScrollsOfGaming 6 років тому +47

    What a wonderful man!

  • @sheilablaze1322
    @sheilablaze1322 6 років тому +48

    I've been a Whovian since the 80's love😍 Tom Baker have a Jelly Baby 💖😁🙃

    • @ellenmurphy2150
      @ellenmurphy2150 6 років тому +2

      Sheila Blaze I have been a Whovian since 1981 all this guys fault.

    • @zero-kk7rp
      @zero-kk7rp 6 років тому +1

      Mid 70s for me

  • @Trayusstudent1
    @Trayusstudent1 6 років тому +15

    Still as sharp as ever, this man is an absolute legend.

  • @DalekSkaar
    @DalekSkaar 6 років тому +14

    I love how he said don’t forget to subscribe to the doctor who channel oh how could I forget brilliant

  • @debbieebbiebobebbie
    @debbieebbiebobebbie 6 років тому +164

    💙 *MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU* 💙

  • @cornishphilosopher
    @cornishphilosopher 6 років тому +6

    I still think he's the best Doctor, there could be a thousand doctors and Tom would still be the best!

  • @aarong1884
    @aarong1884 4 роки тому +6

    Tom Baker is, and will ALWAYS be, my favorite Doctor. I mean, who else could deliver the Doctor's lines and ask if you wanted a jelly baby and make it one of the most memorable things you'd ever seen in any sort of film? Lol

  • @DoctorRedivivus
    @DoctorRedivivus 6 років тому +7

    Such a great actor and so self-deprecating. One in a million. Long may he continue.

  • @johnhansen4794
    @johnhansen4794 8 місяців тому

    What a wonderful moment in a beautiful man's lifetime. He friends must have been so happy to celebrate with him.

  • @emmanueldoninelli3056
    @emmanueldoninelli3056 6 років тому +5

    Tom Baker 1 of the most energetic and passionate Doctors and gave the Doctor much of His magic.

    • @doctorthirteen5727
      @doctorthirteen5727 6 років тому

      some thing I think he might actually BE the Doctor 🤔

    • @emmanueldoninelli3056
      @emmanueldoninelli3056 6 років тому

      The Thirteenth Doctor Really but thats impossible I thought he just look,sounded,talked, and did everything the Doctor does.

  • @andrewf1145
    @andrewf1145 6 років тому +139

    The best voice in the world. Take a hike Morgan Freeman and Patrick Stewart, you got nothing on Tom.

    • @ChristopherUSSmith
      @ChristopherUSSmith 6 років тому +4

      Andrew Ford Patrick is a cheap imitation of Tom. :)

    • @ellenmurphy2150
      @ellenmurphy2150 6 років тому +8

      image Tom Baker being the voice of Darth Vader......

    • @ChristopherUSSmith
      @ChristopherUSSmith 6 років тому +7

      Ellen Murphy "I am your farther, eh." just wouldn't sound right. lol

    • @ChristopherUSSmith
      @ChristopherUSSmith 6 років тому +1

      The Thirteenth Doctor LOL Imagine how he'd tell off those pesky droids... ;)

    • @ChristopherUSSmith
      @ChristopherUSSmith 6 років тому +1

      The Thirteenth Doctor LOL That sounds more like 12 though. :)

  • @AndrewHsieh96
    @AndrewHsieh96 6 років тому +15

    Same man, same voice, that's why Tom Baker is, personally, my favourite Classic Doctor.

    • @DaveTravelsthroughTime
      @DaveTravelsthroughTime 5 років тому

      The two bakers have basically the same voice now as they did playing the doctor peter davison his voice changed a bit McCoy his voice not changed really

  • @staleek100
    @staleek100 6 років тому +3

    How awesome is this guy right here. I could listen to him for hours. Great story Mr. Baker, THE Doctor!

  • @zachgreenninja3885
    @zachgreenninja3885 Рік тому +2

    I would love to be the doctor sometime. Tom sounds like he had a fantastic time with the filming and stuff!

  • @busywl69
    @busywl69 6 років тому +2

    wish they would go about hiring new docs like they did lord tom. he was a force of nature.

  • @DoctorWhoHome1
    @DoctorWhoHome1 6 років тому +8

    This should be an amazing interview on that dvd need to get it

  • @fahadus
    @fahadus 6 років тому

    It's impossible to not smile watching this marvelous man speak. About anything... let alone DW! What a genuine and graceful presence.

  • @iandeeley9033
    @iandeeley9033 6 років тому +4

    Tom's story of how he became the Doctor is fascinating and very funny.

  • @shoogamoogaman
    @shoogamoogaman 6 років тому +1

    What I love about Tom Baker describing his time as Dr Who is that he doesn't shy away from saying "I craved the attention" or "I did it for myself".
    He's not afraid to sound selfish because naturally anyone would be in his position, but would disguise it by acting very humble.
    Tom is a very honest person.

  • @TimelordUK
    @TimelordUK 2 роки тому +4

    I still hang on his every word and I always will. Even with so called real life he's a fantastic storyteller

    • @hopebgood
      @hopebgood 2 роки тому

      ;)

    • @ianmax69
      @ianmax69 2 роки тому +1

      Tom could read the phone book and embellish it with metaphors !

  • @watsisbuttndo829
    @watsisbuttndo829 2 роки тому +1

    I had to peddle my bike like crazy to make it home from school in time to watch Tom. But it was worth it!.

  • @jamesgrassia844
    @jamesgrassia844 6 років тому +11

    The best Doctor.

  • @RobertWatkins1975
    @RobertWatkins1975 6 років тому +1

    This extra on the boxset is the best Tom Baker interview I've seen, Tom is very open more than ever.

  • @duttondomain5439
    @duttondomain5439 6 років тому +3

    Can't wait to see this in full

  • @dangerman5617
    @dangerman5617 Рік тому +1

    The best incarnation of Doctor Who. Tom Baker.

  • @seamusburke639
    @seamusburke639 2 роки тому +2

    I swear, some British gents are just built different. Tom Baker is 84 in this clip, and he's perfectly lucid and seems to be in good health after years of hard-living and the stress of stardom.

  • @karlitatv
    @karlitatv 6 років тому

    He is so sweet, I am glad to hear about these stories, how the announcement was made back then.

  • @lukegauci1159
    @lukegauci1159 2 роки тому +1

    Capaldi is famous fo his 'Don't forget to subscribe to the Doctor Who UA-cam channel' but anyone else get that magic feeling when Baker said it at the end of this?

  • @NigelFortune
    @NigelFortune 6 років тому +1

    Great interview. Tom is the best actor to play The Doctor imo..

  • @kuro_neko5863
    @kuro_neko5863 6 років тому +4

    As of the time of this comment this video has zero dislikes, as it should be. Who could possibly dislike Tom Baker? Even with as many years as has past since his run, Baker's Doctor is still the face of Doctor Who. When asked to picture Doctor Who most people will think of Baker in his trademark long coat and even longer scarf.

    • @djedg10
      @djedg10 6 років тому

      Kuro_Neko ... One dislike.

    • @spiralx6249
      @spiralx6249 Рік тому

      Famous last words. Give it time...

  • @docwho10th88
    @docwho10th88 6 років тому

    WOW, he looks good..about a year ago I thought we were going to loose him! What a transformation! He has his energy back!

  • @LarryLeeMoniz
    @LarryLeeMoniz 6 років тому +1

    Tom Baker is a delightful human bei-- timelord! He'll always be THE Doctor.

  • @davidtombs7385
    @davidtombs7385 3 роки тому +1

    The greatest, most charismatic Dr.

  • @robertonline6543
    @robertonline6543 6 місяців тому

    Love tom baker...the .man makes you smile and truly knows what the doctor means to people 😊

  • @merci-wheelium
    @merci-wheelium 6 років тому

    It's so nice this came out *4* hours ago!

  • @nannyturtle7342
    @nannyturtle7342 6 років тому +1

    Tom is one my favorite Doctors..and Jon and Matt too

  • @Suedehead05
    @Suedehead05 4 роки тому

    I'm not even gonna lie tom Baker is the greatest man to live on this earth!
    He is so kind and whimsical and makes anything seem like the best thing ever!💙💙

  • @jampox101
    @jampox101 6 років тому +2

    I wish I was born earlier to watch his era on television. However he is still amongst my first doctors due to the VHS releases.

  • @johntaylor6345
    @johntaylor6345 4 місяці тому

    Glad Tom became The Doctor after Jon Pertwee. Tom became one of my favourite ever Doctor's of Classic era Doctor Who. Thank you Tom.

  • @Banana_boat
    @Banana_boat 6 років тому +1

    So far he is one of the best doctors I've seen.

  • @slandersir7255
    @slandersir7255 6 років тому +1

    *How could I **_possibly_** forget that?*

  • @BigApeBooks
    @BigApeBooks 6 років тому

    My favourite doctor to this day. A happy reminder of my childhood.

  • @michaellee2387
    @michaellee2387 6 років тому +3

    This interview was included at greater length after the recent screening of Genesis of the Daleks.

  • @lisakaz35
    @lisakaz35 6 років тому +1

    Love his voice.

  • @Thornus_______
    @Thornus_______ 8 місяців тому

    He still has that twinkle in his eye and that amazing voice with that Liverpool accent very distinctive

  • @aubs400
    @aubs400 2 роки тому

    What a wise and lovely man

  • @SydneyRover
    @SydneyRover 11 місяців тому

    Tom Baker's voice is incredible !!

  • @maxf2070
    @maxf2070 6 років тому +1

    I saw this in theaters! Tom is so brilliant! ^^

  • @manaka-chan8907
    @manaka-chan8907 6 років тому

    Tom’s amazing, even telling us to subscribe was brilliant

  • @Meggsie
    @Meggsie 6 років тому +1

    I saw this interview in theater! :)

  • @isaacandmary
    @isaacandmary Рік тому +4

    Tom Baker did not become the Fourth Doctor. Tom Baker became The Doctor.

  • @brendawertz8918
    @brendawertz8918 6 місяців тому +1

    Happy birthday Tom Great big fan ur so sweet

  • @percyzeppelin
    @percyzeppelin 6 років тому

    I love this guy. Such a lovely charming gent.

  • @theeternally-wanderingcosm326
    @theeternally-wanderingcosm326 6 років тому +3

    I luv tom baker he amazing

  • @wolfmoon6669
    @wolfmoon6669 6 років тому

    Tom may have not been The Doctor when I was a kid (I grew up on Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy) but he is my Doctor, my favourite Doctor. His first season with Sarah Jane is amazing and when Louise Jameson comes in as Leela it gave me some of my favourite episodes (Robots of Death and Talons of Weng Chiang) I hope to meet him soon and tell him how much better his Doctor made my life ❤ such an amazing guy!
    Would you like a jelly baby?

  • @omgitzanarwhal
    @omgitzanarwhal 6 років тому

    This man is an absolute treasure.

  • @satum__
    @satum__ 6 років тому

    Hi, Doctor Who! Bring back throwback Thursday please.

  • @GREGGRCO
    @GREGGRCO Місяць тому

    OMG TOM BAKER !!! IT IS SO GOOD TO SEE HIM AGAIN !!!

  • @AndrewChapman
    @AndrewChapman 6 років тому +1

    It was fun watching the Tom Baker years recently during my Doctor Who marathon. So sad when I got to his last episode even though I also like Peter Davison.

    • @KaitainCPS
      @KaitainCPS 5 років тому

      It's a shame that Baker's final season got the lowest ratings of his run. ITV had waged war on the BBC's light entertainment and drama output by importing expensive and flashy American shows. Doctor Who ended up against Glen Larson's "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" which at the time must have seemed like watching a high budget sci-fi movie when compared against Who's low budget wobbly sets.

  • @gordondean2165
    @gordondean2165 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant and delightful, how could I poosibly forget that?

  • @jajcontractfurnitureinc.3867
    @jajcontractfurnitureinc.3867 8 місяців тому

    Tom Baker is my Doctor! Thank you PBS!

  • @Emily-Whitfield
    @Emily-Whitfield 5 місяців тому

    Love Tom Baker!! Great actor❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sixstanger00
    @sixstanger00 3 роки тому

    Tom Baker is truly a treasure this world didn't deserve.

  • @lordcron
    @lordcron Місяць тому

    Tom is my introduction to the Dr Who Universe! I had no idea who he was or what the show was about as a kid. I thought I'll give it a go and was hooked 15 minutes into the show! LOL! Tom is fantastic.

  • @DavidTraynier
    @DavidTraynier 6 років тому +2

    Absolute national treasure.

  • @doktaahwho8858
    @doktaahwho8858 6 років тому

    You will always be "my" Doctor, Cheers Tom. All my love to long ago.

  • @Villafarrell
    @Villafarrell 6 років тому

    A special moment in TV history described by a special man :) love my Tom Baker action figure too, only wish it spoke as well as the real thing does! wld love to listen to Tom & Paul Darrow chat

  • @nortonsegahippie4574
    @nortonsegahippie4574 6 років тому

    Great actor Tom Baker is my favorite classic actor doesn't have to play doctor who but I could not see anyone else being equally remembered as doctor who

  • @normanperez9096
    @normanperez9096 4 роки тому +1

    Tom Baker is a great Doctor Who along with Leila and K-9.

  • @fistyann8434
    @fistyann8434 Рік тому

    My first and favorite Doctor. ❤ ❤

  • @smithmtodd
    @smithmtodd 6 років тому +2

    Tom Baker is MY Doctor... always

  • @scootssb
    @scootssb 6 років тому

    Tom baker will always be my favourite doctor

  • @LeShark75
    @LeShark75 4 роки тому

    Amazing Actor in every way. My Doctor!

  • @user-qt9dv3ej2f
    @user-qt9dv3ej2f 11 місяців тому

    I had the hots for this doctor for years. Definitely my favorite doctor.

  • @thomasmcmurray9414
    @thomasmcmurray9414 6 років тому

    Tom baker was the greatest Dr. Who period. Loved him in the role.