Tom Baker in conversation with Nicholas Briggs
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Nicholas Briggs presents Tom Baker with some questions asked by Big Finish fans.
The Fourth Doctor at Big Finish
Returning to the role of the Fourth Doctor after a long absence, Tom Baker effortlessly recreates the trademark wit, wisdom and humour of his incarnation in a series of full-cast audiobooks. Paired with Leela (Louise Jameson), Romana I (Mary Tamm), Romana II (Lalla Ward) and K9 (John Leeson), it's a nostalgic trip back in the TARDIS to the 1970s in stories designed to capture the distinctive flavour of the era. - Zábava
He may be 86 years old, but he's still got that same mischievous grin and youthful glint in his eye. Honestly, it's quite hard to tell just where the Fourth Doctor ends and Tom Baker begins. Tom Baker is Doctor Who.
His voice still sounds pretty much the same .
He IS doctor who.
Yeah literally, the doctor dosent end because he played himself. It wasent exactly acting was it?
Tom Baker is THE Doctor Who
*He really is 86.*
Never understood why he hasn't been Knighted, he's a national treasure
I think it’s because people prefer to know him as Dr Who, not Sir Who.
For REAL!!!!
The Queen is picky.
@shadow oh my God I clicked here to say exactly that... no friggin doubt!
The queen hasn't forgiven The Doctor for the Cyber invasion yet.
Tom deserves a knighthood.
sad about TERRY JONES
Its a bit odd he hasn't received something like that. Of course Whitaker the Hateful will get one the moment she leaves the show.
Of course he does but he has better! He is Thr Doctor!
@@zybch oh a bowlestrek "the Real hateful" fan...
@@patrexianboy986 go read interviews with her. She really is hateful.
I like how most celebrities are like "Fame didn't bring me happiness. I made money but I still had all my problems." but Tom is like "I became the Doctor and everything was awesome! Everyone liked me now and I was popular and it was dope AF!"
Tom was MY Doctor.
You can't imagine the goosebumps when I heard his voice in Day Of The Doctor.
He is my doctor too even tho that was in 96ish on PBS Genesis of the daleks
The last great anniversary special
Is it just me or is anyone else smiling from ear-to-ear just listening to this man speak, bless you mr. Baker bless you.
absolutely! Pure joy!
Same, same.
He's got to be the person I'd most like to meet, though I did meet him when I was 8 or 9 years old, at a book signing at Martin's Newsagents in St.Helens. He gave me a jelly baby and a wonderful smile after he'd signed the book! Love the guy, wish I still had the jelly baby! ;-)
We’re all with you on that one!
oh absolutely
I know him, he's the Curator at the National Art Gallery.
Ye thought I'd seen h before I went there and there where 3 boxes they disappeared and he was talking. To one of the men dunno seems nice
I think I saw him entering a blue box right in front of the Earl Court tube station.
I know him as the fourth doctor. I was born in 1985 and I have all the modern who and nearly all the classic episodes (except from the unfortunate missing episodes). He is the iconic and greatest doctor
Yona Unega it was a joke. of course he knows that he’s the doctor
You could call him the Great Curator
He’s my doctor as a kid. Man his voice alone just takes me back. 😎
I met him at a convention in 1984 when i was 16. I’m 51 now & he’s still my DOCTOR!
Hanniffy Dinn my childhood time lord too
I have to be honest and admit that I don't think I've sat down and actually watched any Dr Who since Baker. I've seen bits obviously but nothing grabbed me. And don't get me started on that strange reboot on these days that doesn't seen to have anything to do with the show other than the name.
@@mrhed0nist check out some of the David Tennant episodes, by far the best of the new series, he had a certain something like Tom Baker. Very likable.
My first exposure to Doctor Who was reruns on PBS in the late 80's when I was a kid. I always liked Tom's episodes far more than the other guys.
Truly fantastic still dedicated to the fans what a guy.
One of my best friend’s, You’re his favorite Doctor! The one he identifies with. Good show, sir!
I met Tom Baker in the late seventies and he was the perfect gentleman. He was signing books while wearing the Who costume in the height of the Australian summer. He was sweating profusely in the heat while wearing heavy wool, but he soldiered on and was kind and patient with the fans. I'll never forget that day and his characterization will always be the definitive WHO for me.
Still kills me that Jon Pertwee in the late 80's used to come to a convention near my relatives, often in full costume. Unfortunately, I was a little kid who had no idea what Doctor Who was in America, or what a convention was. I would have loved to have met him, he edges out Baker only slightly for my fave classic.
Even in his mid 80's Tom still oozes charisma and charm, and that voice... It should be regarded as a British national treasure.
Like hot butter on toast. There's simply nothing more wonderful (or English).
This man IS the Doctor. Has put more smiles on my face than I can remember
You're wrong there, Jody is the best doctor, and if you say otherwise you are racist. Just bear that in mind before you say statements like that in future. I hate Trump.
poolworld1 nice troll
@@realmaximouse nice misunderstanding of the statement I made. You thick twat.
@@poolworld1 Nice....satire?
poolworld1 I am indeed a thick twat, good observation. Nice troll
The world is a better place for having Tom Baker in it...
I ❤️ this man
Couldn’t agree more 🧐👍
Happy Birthday Tom have a Jelly baby
"No, no, I have no intention of dying.. not at all. God, it was such an effort to come into this world... but that's another story!"
I love him. I absolutely adore this man. He is as hilarious as he was when he was on TV.
Wonderful fellow.
he needs to be immortal otherwise one day, this fandoms world will come to a screeching halt, and it's not like it hasent happened before either we have 4 doctors in the stars.
Knight him and allow his image on a coin as well
blokes a legend
We all adore him!!! Do not want to imagine a world wit.... nope not even going to consider considering that!!!!
I don't believe he can die. It's never happened to him before...
He's still as sharp, witty, funny, loving, and "spooky"...in a loving way, as he's ever been. Long live Tom Baker!
Tom Baker really is the Doctor. He just lets those other people pretend they're the Doctor because he's very nice
Tom lives very near me, I’ve spoke to him many times, always makes me stop when I hear he’s voice behind me in the supermarket, such a lovely guy, great sense of humour.👍
I'm jealous...always wanted to meet the man, because he was my childhood hero and a true artistic inspiration. Next time you see him? Tell him Scott Newbury in America loves him.
I love to read such anecdotes from my place in Australia! Warms my heart!😀
Lucky you.
He's never lost his boyish mischievousness. You never hear anyone say a bad word about him.
Tom. Is. Brilliant... and never stopped being The Doctor.
How many of you saw Tom Baker as Rasputin in the movie about Czar Nicholas or as a funny character "Timberdoodle?" in one the later Chronicles of Narnia stories ?
@@rnalamo47 No, I'll have to check that out. :)
@@rnalamo47 "Timerdoodle", what? His character's name in Narnia was Puddleglum!
Tom Baker is essentially what my late grandmother would have been like as a man. God I miss her. Got to 90 though so I guess I can’t be too sad.
I know exactly what you mean .
Tom made me smile when I was a teenager.
I’m now 61 and he still has the same effect….. I’m smiling watching him now.
God bless you Tom and Thank you.
He's definitely transitioned into being an old man, but he's still Tom Baker. That curious sense of humour is ever present.
This is just “my take” of Tom Baker, whom I don’t know: Tom’s a master of revealing just enough of himself to never be pinned down. One feels they know him, without anyone (but perhaps those closest to him) really knowing him. A social escape artist (at least as a public figure) to the hilt. Very healthy boundaries. He found a way to keep his private life private, and for everyone to love him, and love his good natured charm and winking mysteriousness. As a fan, I say good for him!
To be honest, I think Tom Baker's perfectly honest
Polferiferus you must read his autobiography. It’s quite old, but utterly brilliant. I read the whole thing in his voice!
We know him but don’t know him. In that perfect balance that allows us to continue loving him.
From watching this... he feels he IS the Doctor. Every other actor is a imposter.
Excellent, well said.
Someone take that magic effect button off the guy in the editing suite.
LET'S GET THE PETITION STARTED FOR THE WELL DESERVED AND OVERDUE KNIGHTHOOD..!!
Love U Tom 🚀
CAPITAL idea, my poor little moron.
@@Ndlanding lol what?
@@conormcguinness3215 Can't even remember what I was thinking about last February. Oh, yes! You wrote it all in CAPS.
He already holds the title of "The Doctor", that completely outranks a simple knighthood.
"Do they still creep up?"
"Yes"
*chuckles* "not for me they don't"
Tom has a unique "narrative" voice as did Christopher Lee and Michael Hordern .
and Liam Neeson...!
"Let's say I'm optimistic about MY future, but I can't commit myself for humanity... they can be very, *very* ungrateful". This quote NEEDS to be included in one of Tom's future BF stories, if not on the series itself.
He's an amazing man. And what a character he played. He is doctor who. The best. If Tom does see this he means the world to me as well. He made me so happy when I was a wee boy. What a hero. God bless him.
Currently watching Tom's tenure with my 10 year old. We watch one episode each evening and he loves it. Tom was the first Doctor for me...probably watching PBS re-runs around 1982. Thanks and all our best to Tom!
Watching with your son, that is so cool. Amazing 😁
That was my introduction to Who. I was about 11 years old and they would show reruns on Sunday night at 10:30. I would only get to watch it during the summer because school was out, and at the time it was the Baker era. I was more fascinated with Leela than the doctor 😳😄
He is the Doctor, the definitive article you might say! Would love it if they animated some of his Big Finish stories .
"Sir Tom Baker"
Who wouldn't want that?!
HaB22 ok I change my mind
Wrap him up in cotton wool (or bubble wrap) Big Finish. He's a national treasure and we look forward to his continued good health, with many more audio adventures and interviews for many years to come. Legend! 👏👏👏
Tom needs to narrate everything ever written before he dies.
I stumbled upon an Audible version of Tom reading A Christmas Carol this past holiday. It is most wonderful and only 3 hours. It will now become an annual holiday listening for me.
He makes Stephen Fry sound like an illiterate buffoon. And I like that Fry fellow.
Years ago, I found a recording of Tom Baker reading Jules Verne. Absolutely wonderful.
Well, we're in luck because he has no intention of ever dying. 😉
He should read The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Hobbit series and he should've been in the Box of Delights.
There will never come a time that Tom's smile and laugh doesn't bring a smile to my face. His joy is infectious!
Sounds more like something that David Tennant would say than the 8th Doctor, lol
I passed him in Oxford 31yrs ago. I couldn't think who he was straight away, but he smiled and cocked his head in recognition of my my own faint one. I reciprocated then realised a split second later who he was. Now had he been wearing a scarf..... What a genuinely charming man.
I buy only the Tom Baker audio adventures from Big Finish and have roughly forty plus CDs. His booming voice and sense of humor always bring me back to the 1970s and early 80s as if he's never left the TARDIS. The radio shows, as I like to call them, are a cosmic window to the theater of the mind. And, yes, Tom's my favorite incarnation too.
Give this man a Jelly Baby and a Knighthood.
It’s difficult to identify who is a true legend and who is just playing to an audience. Tom is the genuine article. An absolute, bona fide legend and is easily identifiable as such. We adore Tom, don’t we peeps.
so happy he mentioned Jeremy Brett - my friend and mentor, the reason I became an actor. When Jeremy was in my home he spoke highly of doing Shakespeare with Tom and was thrilled to find out Tom's Doctor was basically the one Americans knew the best (at that time)
Lovely interview with a truely beautiful person. It's just a shame about the highly irritating video-effect/stuttering filter that whomever edited the video felt the need to slap on every few minutes for no good reason. Very jarring. The interview itself though was wonderful, thank you Mr. Baker and Mr. Briggs!
Rule number one of interviews: Just like the person's personality and story speak for them/itself.
Then you see the true measure of the person's substance. We ALL connect as human beings.
Or a Timelord in Tom's case. HE'S THE DOCTOR. End of.
When you turn a defunct Dalek into a video editor
Yeah, great interview, but that flickering is pretty overdone and hard to watch.
@stephen noonan Maybe because their respective families need some quality time?
Agreed. Even worse if you watch it on the TV! Totally unnecessary, very distracting and almost ruins the interview.
You got to love Tom for that twinkle in his eye, his humour, and just how damn quick he is mentally at his age.
We Love you TOM ! I screamed out loud “ ITS TOM BAKER “ when I heard him speak behind Matt Smith at the end of “ The Day of The Doctor “ 😂
My Doctor ,the First Doctor i ever watched, And the only Actor to play the role for 7 Years , most only Play the role for 3 to 4 years , but for me he is the Doctor. Brililant
He still has his Doctor's mischievous grin!
God bless this man!
He is the DEFINITIVE Doctor Who!
He WILL BE IMMORTALIZED
YES!!! that broad mischievous grin alone says "Adventure" more than thousand words could say :) And at the end he always took us (and still takes us) to all sorts of places fill with mysterious wonders wanting to be explored.
He's the definitive doctor of the classic era , just like David is the definitive doctor of the revival. Both fantastic actors and two fantastically different and equally fitting performances.
Dear Dear Man, Oh Mr Baker, You've still got it. Those eyes, that voice, that smile.You'll always be my Doctor.
He still has that wonderful melodic voice! At 86 he has more charisma that any number of Hollywood types put together. Ladies and Gentlemen - STAR QUALITY.
Wes Clark when he voiced the Bendu in Star Wars Rebels I remember being surprised how incredible he sounded, as if he hadn’t aged a single day. True lasting talent.
Top man
I completely believe that Tom sometimes walks through his house in his old costume. In fact, I think chances are quite likely Tennant does the same thing.
And then there is of course good old JB who preforms a strip act in his Doctor Who costume. I've never seen something like that before and personally, one time was enough.
I bet tennant dresses as doctor and his wife dresses as Jenny and they role play in bed. I totally would if i were them. Good stuff
@@The.Master71-73 We can't forget Davison walking in on them dressed as number 5 and both he and Tennant going: "What?" like in Time Crash.
timrob12 😂😂😂❤️
Anthony ❤️😂😂
❤️😂😂😂
Tom was the best Dr Who, met him in 1979 when I was only 9 years old in Woolworths in Lincoln and he signed my book, such a fabulously warm gentleman.
Happy Birthday to Tom Baker :-). It was his birthday on the 20th January 2020 and he's now 86 :-). Not looking too bad for 86 I have to say. Looking frailer than what he looked like back in December 2016 but still looking in good spirits all the same though :-). But what a truly lovely man I have to say :-). He really has a lovely personality, yes certainly and he's full of kindness I dear say :-). But thanks ever so much for sharing this :-). Have a nice evening :-).
From Foxy :-).
*:-)*
Sadly age speeds up when ageing .
Tom
Legend
His performance in the true story of Frankenstein ..amazing ..so burly and dominates the scene as a fearless sea captain
He's not my Doctor, but he still is THE Doctor. This man deserves a knighthood. He's a treasure.
“I have no intention of dying.” HOLY SHIT I CACKLED OUT LOUD IN A SILENT LAB
Captain Kirk can't hold a candle to Tom Baker's dramatic pauses!😀
Better voice as well
Now you said that I really wish we could see Shatner and Baker having a conversation over space and time.
Captain Redbeard Rum could
Apples and oranges...two legends need not compete, for artistic genius comes in many flavors.
Tom was my first, he will always have a special place in my heart.
I adore the way Tom ends this interview. After Nick says "Let's get back to the TARDIS", Tom's response is just so magical.
"Yes...yes, let's do that. Goodbye."
I strongly believe that Tom is one of the sweetest guys on the planet and does what he does because he loves it.
Also I’m glad to hear he doesn’t intend on dying anytime soon haha
And when he does, hes got his tombstone ready and waiting.
@@zybch TOMstone
Like that script he's holding "DOCTOR WHO: The LOST EPISODES - Return of the Cybermen"
Can't wait to hear that one.
Well spotted! I'm looking forward to it as well now! :)
Well I never heard that of that 1 before but he does mention Cybermen in "The Invasion Of Time" and if that a Lost Episode Script there is another 1 Colin Baker story "The Children Of January" which was originally intended for season 23 and season 1 of the Lost Stories which was never made I also mention this because after buying the two new lost stories it sounded that they were wrapping things up in The Lost Stories Department. So the only Cyberman Story that wasn't made was Genesis Of The Cyberman Series 19 as far as I know.
Alex Lazebat I thought Genesis of the Cybermen would have been a Fifth Doctor Story if it got made
Yes I know that but season 19 some stories were written for Tom Baker then changed to Peter Davison depending where they were in the scripting process. Anyway my point was this is as far as I know the only unmade cyberman script from the classic era
And it turns out to be the original version of revenge of the cyberman now will this be modified because elisabeth sladen and ian marter have died or not
He's doing very well. I met Tom in 1975, when he opened a fete at a local school in Thundersley, Essex. I got his autograph, but have since lost it, along with Leslie Crowther's.
he's such a lovely man, may he keep living, I think he is very much the best docter, because he was just his lovely british eccentric self.
I love Tom Baker. He was 'my' Doctor after Jon Pertwee. I was just 13 when the Ark In Space was screened for the first time. It still feels like yesterday. Love the man, and had the pleasure in 1976 of meeting him and he gave me his autograph. Long may he live and be in good health.
I would love it if Tom baker teamed up with. Tim Trelor the 3rd & 4th Doctor, in a 4 disc event with the origional unit master and cyber man
He's so funny I don't think he realises how good he is,he is the Doctor for me end of story.
Tom Baker was my Doctor. Such a legend, such a one-off. Hope you live forever Tom!
Not only Dr Who but also Captain Redbeard Rum!
"On Tuesdays, he's normally up the Old Sea Dog."
"Ah yes and where's the Old Sea Dog?"
"Well on Tuesdays he's normally in bed with the Captain."
(To the Queen:) "You have a woman's bottom, my Lady."
"The crew, my Lord? What crew?"
"I understood it was common maritime practice for a ship to have a crew."
"Opinion is divided on the matter. Others say it is, I say it isn't."
"He started drinking his before the water ran out."
"He died so his friends might live- and his enemies might have something to go with their potatoes."
It's amazing, he really hasn't aged a day. He looks like cheeky Tom Baker in an older body. What a wonderful way to go about life.
This man was and IS soooo loved as a Doctor. The kids adored him, I adore him. And he's still kicking it even at this advanced age.
Bloody love Sir Tom Baker! - A real British treasure! 👏👏👍
John Pertwee was my first Doctor but Tom Baker was by far my favorite Doctor . I grew up in the 70s watching Dr Who every Saturday night on PBS . My Late Dad was a fan too :)
Jon was my fav; once Tom came by I gradually lost interest even though Tom is fantastic in interviews. He has said he never played The Doctor instead played himself.
He maybe getting old but that voice still has it rich fruity tones , at Christmas last year listens to him read a Christmas carol , magnificent, as far as I am concerned he is THE DR his appearance in the 50th anniversary and again (SPOILERS ) in shads was great every where I go I still wear my 13ft Tom baker scarf
Can easily believe he does come down for dinner in his costume, completely dead pan, and his wife does roll her eyes and let it pass without comment.
He's such a giggle.
His narration on Little Britain puts the edge on it's cutting edge.
We have a tunnel to Peru and invented the cat.
I hope Tom baker lives forever, I'll be very disappointed in him if he ever passes on, if that happens it will be the only time he will have left me down. Love this Man. T
I really don't mean to sound morbid, but I feel so worried seeing how old poor Tom is now. I'm sure he's still got plenty of years left, but I can't help but worry. I'm glad he got a cameo in The Day Of The Doctor, and for his work on Scratchman, and of-course, all he's done for Big-Finish.
But, Seriously; The day Tom Baker passes, I think every Whovian will collectively miss a beat.
And shed a tear
I reckon Tom Baker's passing will be treated like those of Bruce Forsyth and Cilla Black. There will be tons of tribute shows on the TV, with talking heads from people who knew him. Maybe even a repeat on BBC2 of a classic Doctor Who Tom Baker serial. Hopefully he's in this world for a lot longer yet though.
@@CineScarborough I hope he gets a much better response than that, I'm sure someone at the BT Tower in London will oblige and though talking heads is a standard interview model I think there should be something different for him, hopefully he will transform into his younger self, sit up abruptly and offer those near him a jelly baby whilst quipping "Oh no, not me - ' I AM the Doctor' (cue his deep chuckle)
Every Whovian will miss two beats.
Lovely man, wonderful to see him. Happy birthday to you, Tom Baker!
Tom went out of his way to distance himself from the role for many years but this changed after Jon Pertwee died and he became the last of the original 4 who survived. He warmed up to his past far greater after that.
Absolutely wonderful and still with his wit
You can see Tom's eyes glistening when the interview start. Still young at heart. Nothing but love and respect for him.
I remember bumping into Tom at the cinema in the seventies, he was wearing his Doctor Who scarf, he obviously relished being the doctor.
I grew up watching Doctor Who and Tom Baker will always be my doctor. Forty years ago my mom and I saw him at a convention. We went to a lunch where he was to be in the same room. We got there last and there was only one table left. They said you can sit here. In walks Tom and sits down next to me. I never took one bite. I could not believe my luck. He was very humble and could not believe that we had come all the way from Oklahoma, just to see him. Later on that day he was out by the pool and we got to take pictures and I have a picture of me and Doctor who! Such an awesome experience.
Such a delightful man. Charming, intelligent, thoughtful, and entertaining. And a genuine eccentric. Good on him.
My favorite Tom Baker moment was an interview where he was talking about someone who had passed away and he just dropped "He's dead now you know"
This is my favorite person on Earth. No clue why, he just is. 1975 until now he always beings a smile to my face. Thank you.
I can't believe he is that age. In the early 80's when I discovered Doctor Who I fell in love with him. Now that I'm 52 and know he is 86 and my mother is a mere 79 and my father would have been 80. It's kind of weird that I had a crush on someone older than my own parents.
even at 86yrs old tom is still great with a mischivious grin....
That laugh he has. Just makes you smile every time.
I have never wanted to be an old man more than seeing Tom there. I just want to be Tom so bad! Imagine the stories he has, the loving fans. The word is his oyster.
Is it just me, or has he got the best voice ever
I saw him walking down Wardour Street in 2010 wearing his Dr Who hat. Marvellous looking fellow and obviously was the best player of the role to me.
I love that even at 86 years old he still has that voice and enough energy to keep kicking.
"I remember meeting Jeremy Brett..."
*faints*
Can I just jump into the TARDIS and travel back to be a fly on THAT wall?! PleaseOhPleaseOhPlease?!
I love you, Tom Baker, you have always been and will always be #MyDoctor!
No lie... If I ever get to take a trip in the TARDIS... I'm going to a performance of "The Secret of Sherlock Holmes" with Brett and Hardwicke in the late 80s... That's what I want for my first trip Doc...
90 today. Happy birthday Tom.🎉
He was the first Doctor I watched, on PBS stations here in New Hampshire in the US. Totally thrilled when he showed up as the Curator!
Instantly hitting like before the video started just because it's Tom Baker!
I'm sure he stated quite dismissively in some other interview he hadn't any of the Dr's costume, he doesn't let the truth get in the way of a good yarn tho hehe (and we love him for it)
When I was about 5 years old living in New York we didn’t have cable for a bit so maybe a few channels is all we had. Some of my first television watching memories was watching him as the doctor... I was transfixed by him! In a way it ruined cartoons after because I felt I had evolved beyond the cartoon... Tom will always be my Doctor!
I was just a young lad when I started watching Doctor Who. When someone asks me Who is Doctor Who? I immediately think of Tom Baker.He is Doctor Who!
Instant pick-me-up. Mr. Baker's my Doctor. I like the others just fine, but he's the one who comes to mind when I hear about the show. He's just wonderful.
To me hes the only doctor who there ever was
Yep. I grew up with him. I love the other doctors but HE made me a fan.
Baker's charisma leaves the others in the dust.
@@reptomicus well, not really, he's lovely and an excellent doctor but charisma wise he's on par with Tennant, Smith and Capaldi in my eyes
Good old Tom, love him to bits!
I will never forget one of the final lines from The Tom Baker Years VHS so long ago. "I was a hero, to children" You most definitely were Mr. Baker or to all of us fans THE DOCTOR.