When you look at the figures visually like this, it makes clear some of the huge fluctuations in viewership over the course of a story. Now bakers first season as the doctor is making its bluray debut with a release that has more features than the fourth doctors scarf has stripes. 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. All of toms television stories are listed in chronological order here. Tom baker spent seven seasons on doctor who thats 172 episodes, not counting the specials and still holds the record as the doctor who maintained his position at the controls of the tardis the longest. Tom baker s acclaimed first season as the fourth doctor, originally aired in 197576. Previous stories with other doctors are listed similarly on our pages for william hartnell stories 129, patrick troughton stories 3050, and jon pertwee stories 5174. 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.
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. It is so popular it now boasts an estimated 100 million viewers in 54 countries. Tom baker returns to doctor who to finish lost 1979. Shada an episode that began filming in 1979 with tom baker as the legendary time lord is. Tom baker stories 19751981 all of toms television stories are listed in chronological order here. The story, starring tom baker as the fourth doctor, has now been completed using a mix of original footage, animation and specially recorded dialogue from the original cast. 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. Tom baker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. His father was of english and scottish descent, while his mothers family was.
What happens in tom bakers first season as the fourth doctor. 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. 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. Tom bakers final doctor who special is coming to theaters. Now bakers first season as the doctor is making its bluray debut with a release that has more features than the fourth doctors scarf.
Everybody knows about the huge spike between episodes. I joined the school of environment as a lecturer in human geography in 2015. Doctor who episode guide the fourth doctor tom baker radio. Tom bakers season 7 on bluray, its 8 discs on flip trays inside thick plastic case disc 1 has the leisure hive with all 4 episodes in new 1.
A short tribute to the wonderful era of tom bakers doctor who the longest serving doctor to date. May 01, 2016 worlds first matt smith full life size dr who new style dalek replica plus my other big toys l1 tracker robot from colin baker mysterious planet trial of a time lord, tom baker style newberry box tardis replica and david tennant style tardis centre cont. Review, synopsis, cast and pictures for every tom baker doctor who episode. He is best known for playing the fourth doctor in the longrunning science fiction television series doctor who. It looks like there are several dead or broken links for the episodes. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Watch all the doctor who tom baker episodes here combom.
This story brings to a close the unit era, and begins a new, darker and more gothic period. One of britains most recognizable and most largerthanlife character actors, tom baker is best known for his recordsetting sevenyear stint. Tom bakers first season of doctor who is the shows best. Doctor who classic series episode guide fourth doctor. Tom baker, elisabeth sladen, ian marter, nicholas courtney, john levene story. A lost doctor who episode featuring tom baker is finally. Aug 19, 2015 doctor who tom baker episode 1 camie bayne. Producer john nathanturner revamped the series with new writers, new directors, a new title sequence and theme arrangement, glossy. Productions, most notably in his own series, the fourth doctor adventures. Shada, which was filmed around cambridge, fell victim to bbc strike action. Regeneration, sontarans, davros, daleks and cybermen. Tom baker, elisabeth sladen, ian marter, nicholas courtney, john levene. 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. Tom bakers first season on doctor who gets a featurepacked. Bbc doctor who classic series episode guide fourth. Tom baker makes screen return as doctor who in shada. 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. Aug 29, 2012 a short tribute to the wonderful era of tom baker s doctor who the longest serving doctor to date. In 1979, doctor who was in its 17th season with actor tom baker playing the jovial time lord. Good shows for the times, although they look hopelessly cheesy now. Tom baker served as the fourth incarnation of the doctor for eight years making him the longest serving doctor. Tom baker is arguably the most celebrated doctor in the history of the show. His first real appearance was in robot in 1974 and his last was in. Tom bakers final year saw the programme undergo radical changes in front of the cameras and behind the scenes. One of britains most recognizable and most largerthanlife character actors, tom baker is best known for his recordsetting sevenyear stint as the fourth doctor in doctor who 1963.
Tom bakers acclaimed first season as the fourth doctor, originally aired in 197576. Nov 07, 2017 in 1979, doctor who was in its 17th season with actor tom baker playing the jovial time lord. 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. The fourth doctor is an incarnation of the doctor, the protagonist of the bbc science fiction television series doctor who. Doctor who to release special tom baker bluray collection. The adventures in time and space of the doctor, a time lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Lost doctor who episode by douglas adams gets animated. Old school doctor who fans will be thoroughly chuffed to learn that the bbc show is releasing season 14 on bluray, giving you the chance to enjoy tom baker s most iconic stories all over again. The bbc first aired doctor who on november 23, 1963. Our dr who ratings guide continues with the tom baker era. Tom baker full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. To really enjoy the story, you should watch all six stories i listed above. I used to watch the tom baker dr who episodes back in the late 70s and early 80s. He regenerated into the 4th doctor, as played by tom baker.
Old school doctor who fans will be thoroughly chuffed to learn that the bbc show is releasing season 14 on bluray, giving you the chance to enjoy tom bakers most iconic stories all over again. Doctor who fans have waited nearly four decades for today. Tom baker returns to doctor who to finish lost 1979 episode. Lost doctor who episode by douglas adams gets animated cnet. He was born in 1934 in liverpool, to mary jane fleming and john stewart baker. Well, some people put together the ultimate list of doctor who episodes, where they gathered all the episodes from the old series, and most of the episodes are on daily motion, if you want to watch tom baker specifically, then here is a list of all the episodes, in chronological order with. Baker first appeared in 1974 and played the role for seven years, totaling 172 episodes. Doctor who episode guide the fourth doctor tom baker. Tom bakers first doctor who season is nothing short of. This is the second and final time the brigadier is used in the tom baker era, and he shines throughout. Tom bakers first season of doctor who doctor who youtube. Previous stories with other doctors are listed similarly on our pages for.
For me, tom baker is, was and always will be the doctor. Tom baker thomas stewart baker born 20 january 1934, or tom baker, is an english actor. Thomas stewart tom baker born 20 january 1934 in liverpool played the. Below is a complete list of the 4th doctor adventures. A stunningly beautiful allegory for time and life itself. Tom baker, lalla ward, john leeson, matthew waterhouse, peter grimwade, peter moffatt, paul joyce, john nathanturner, andrew smith, terrance dicks, steve gallagher. Baker has also filmed inserts for a video release of the unfinished shada in 1992, presented the video release the tom baker years 1992, the latter a look back at his time on the series watching short clips from his episodes and also provided narration for several bbc audio releases of old doctor who stories. Shada an episode that began filming in 1979 with tom baker as the legendary time lord is finally finished and available to download.
Jan 18, 2019 tom baker is arguably the most celebrated doctor in the history of the show. Tom baker has returned on camera as doctor who in a lost episode released 38 years after the story was left abandoned. Tom baker doing what he does best gawking and pointing for a photoshoot at bbc television centre ahead of his doctor who debut. 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. Tom baker was the fourth doctor, from 1974 to 1981. Jul, 2012 tom baker served as the fourth incarnation of the doctor for eight years making him the longest serving doctor. 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.
Before coming to auckland, i was a postdoctoral research fellow in the department of geography at simon fraser university, canada, and worked in national and local. 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 of planet of the spiders, continuing from robot to logopolis. With a rare blend of cleverlycrafted science fiction and high camp, doctor who is one of the longest running and most successful programs in television history. Episode guide photonovels webcasts beginners guide news games new series contact us. Tom bakers first season on doctor who gets a feature. Tom baker s season 7 on bluray, its 8 discs on flip trays inside thick plastic case disc 1 has the leisure hive with all 4 episodes in new 1. This release will include seven tom baker 4part adventures plus hours and hours of all new extras. Best and worst tom baker episodes doctor who amino. Bbcgetty images were wondering how tom baker likes his eggs. Episode guide the fourth doctor episodes doctor who online. Doctor who episode guide catalogue tom baker stories 19751981 all of tom s television stories are listed in chronological order here. He later reprised the role in the thirtiethanniversary children in need special, dimensions in time, and in audio for both bbc audio and big finish productions, most. With william hartnell, patrick troughton, jon pertwee, tom baker. Twenty episodes, specially restored for bluray and packed with new and o.
The series was incredibly popular at the time, with over 11 million viewers tuning into the bbc. Robot genesis of the daleks the talons of wengchiang the stones of blood city of death the leisure hive the keeper of traken other than those, it has been a huge treasure to be able to rewatch the episodes of tom baker while i hunt down boxsets that i can get where i live. Jan 07, 2011 our dr who ratings guide continues with the tom baker era. 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. The espace trilogy the tom baker years 19741981 stories 112114. Nov 24, 2017 doctor who fans have waited nearly four decades for today.
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