Louis Moorhouse interviews Tom Baker

[@bob23301]

No matter Tom's age his voice seems eternal.

[@jhibbitt2896]

i was thinking that too. you'd think being in his late 80's, his voice would have changed a lot, but he sounds exactly the same

[@stevenjohnson7442]

Exactly. That's the first thing I noticed.

[@Chicken_Little_Syndrome]

He has a great voice.

[@ronaldmadican2393]

It demonstrates what a great professional he is to keep his voice in such good form. It's always a joy to hear someone who is candid, exuberant and witty.

[@martinsmith1538]

Priceless. His vocal chords should be bottled for prosperity.

[@jsblack7398]

Tom is the man. There is no one like Tom Baker. A true treasure.

[@iant9461]

A God! My Hero! Ha-ha!

[@UnforgivenIV]

"You may be A Doctor, but I'm The Doctor. The definite article, you might say"

[@rohanspong]

Not going to lie, I welled up a bit when Tom made the effort to describe the Doctor's face. What a kind man.

[@raresaturn]

So pleasing to see that Tom still has every one of his marbles

[@hansteichmann]

Yeah but the one question I would of asked him is was the jelly babies his idea?

[@Doctorwhoenjoyer]

Sorry, year late on this, But the jelly babies were not toms idea unfortunately. The jelly babies were what from i can gather, just a little running gag they had been using since the second doctor. And fourth just happened to have the most scenes with them

[@jeckjeck3119]

Tom Baker is not a legend, He is THE Legend. The Original, you might say.

[@whocrusader5179]

The defenent article you might say 😀

[@the51project]

Jelly Baby coming your way.

[@SawItComingNot]

@@minifigsinmotionofficial What, really? Wow. Your secret is safe 😉

[@spoobsjammin]

I could listen to Tom talk about himself for hours.

[@malak900]

It’s great to see he’s looking well! I was worried for a time as he looks like he’s lost weight but he seems well and In good spirits!

[@macturner2196]

Maybe covid convinced him to lose weight. He was older, and overweight. So... yeah. You can only control one of those, without taking HGH (which repairs telomeres).

[@MobiusBandwidth]

he was a bit overweight in recent years, people often lose weight as they age, moreover, one rarely sees people who are both very old, and very overweight, for good reason. glad he's trimmed down a bit.

[@blueplanet9917]

He's almost 90 and SO switched on. Looking forward to his next adventure!

[@rerenaissance7487]

Yes, I was worried when I saw the still shot. But no, he's fine. :)

[@SStupendous]

87 now!

[@LIONFACECAT]

This is the most wholesome thing ive ever seen

[@yucawhotv6714]

He got a lot thinner. I hope he's not sick. He's my Doctor since I was a kid.

[@2LaneTraveler]

I wonder if people know the story of how that scarf came to be... The BBC contracted with a very nice lady to knit it for them and gave her a quantity of yarn, but they never specified that she didn't have to use it all. So she used it all, and the result was unfeasibly long. The Costumer apologized to Tom, but of course, being Tom, he thought it was brilliant and wore it anyways. It did come in handy as a sort of emergency sling on location for "The Sontaran Experiment" when Tom broke his collarbone during filming.

[@sabrinatirabassi3529]

The name of the lady was Begonia Pope.

[@RossM3838]

They knew nothing about knitting and had no idea of how much yarn to buy. So they bought a lot and she knitted all of it.

[@kerravon2527]

Probably the greatest voice of all time. What wonderful humans being.

[@Curi0u50ne]

Was this the voice in Little Britain btw….?

[@kerravon2527]

@@Curi0u50ne Yes!

[@danielfletcher5487]

Alongside Richard Burton I would say he's definitely one of the greatest voices of all time 🎉

[@ljllob4740]

We love you Tom you are a legend

[@sabrinatirabassi3529]

Tom Baker: This hero didn't want to change because there was nothing to change to. Peter Davison: What!?!?!?!

[@mikerochburns4104]

"What's the point in being grown-up if you can't be childish sometimes?" - Tom Baker

[@swiftbird4846]

Such kindness, Tom Baker is truly the Doctor.

[@rigsby1454]

That voice just remains the same. It’s incredible

[@openviews]

Hopefully they can find a reason to include the curator in the 60th anniversary.

[@marcusdamberger]

I suspect he won't come back as the curator, he didn't feel very welcome by the production staff. They brought him in and and soon as the scene was done, had him sent off. It also sounds like they didn't give him much to work with or allow him to adlib or play around with the script like he likes to do. Really business like. It almost seems like the production staff at that time didn't understand what a big deal it was to have him come back, or the impact he had on a generation of viewers that he did. I'm sure the other actors understood this aspect, but everyone else on the production wasn't well informed.

[@thejacal2704]

No, no, bring him back for a full series.

[@SawItComingNot]

@@marcusdamberger No disrespect to your comment, this may be the case, however, I have read two other interviews with Tom, and he tells a different story. He was not well at the time and agreed to appear in the 50th, and although it was an early start for him, 4 in the morning he was picked up, ( due to the secrecy of his involvement ) he wanted to do the scene and return home as quickly as was possible. He commented that everyone was very nice, especially Matt Smith, But this is Doctor Who we are talking about, so 'Who, Knows?'

[@sethflix]

@@marcusdamberger That's because these kids are respect-less, ignorant twits.

[@MattAkersten]

That remarkable voice doesn't change, all these decades later. Great interview.

[@LordZontar]

He still has the Voice, and the Smile.

[@fogzax]

Tom is doing great - totally switched on and his voice is in fantastic shape

[@victoria0518]

Tom was the BEST Doctor. The other's were/are good. But no one was as good as Tom Baker.

[@Nikioko]

Tom is still a great guy. May he become 100 and more years old.

[@andrewwilson6240]

This is wonderful. Another example of why the DW fandom is so good and inclusive.why the one thumbs down confounds me.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

There is always one clown who clicks a down thumb. It's pathetic and obsessional but pay no notice to them

[@twinsuns957]

The one dislike was probably Davros.

[@i.d.roberts9130]

There's two now. I think Chinballs must have watched it.

[@SimonSkiles]

Tom is quite pleased that he is still the longest running Doctor. :-)

[@marcusbrown329]

Tom is fantastic! He's more than just a legend. I am lost for words....He is the Doctor! Tom should be knighted. ❤

[@hansteichmann]

Not just that but regenerated as well!

[@valerieyenolevage2399]

Great interview - Tom Baker is the best Doctor.

[@Nikioko]

"I could go on talking about myself for a long, long time" - That's typical Tom. 🤣

[@ophilliaophillia5918]

I love Tom Baker and Tom Baker as the Doctor. My favourite and best Doctor ever

[@derekhughes8318]

Tom Baker is awesome and my favorite Dr who. I have great childhood memories of watching him on tv in the 80s. Thanks for this great interview

[@psycoticbastard]

Tom Baker's Voice to Doctor Who is like James Earl Jones is to Star Wars. Amazing Voice.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

About that… Tom Baker was in Rebels, he plays the Bendu.

[@psycoticbastard]

@@TheEmeraldMenOfficial Wow! Nice information

[@simonhorton7276]

Gosh, that smile never changes! What a legend! Fantastic interview!!!

[@DurandSentinus]

Tom Baker continues to be my favorite actor to play the role of the Doctor. It was disappointing that he did not get any scenes in the 50th anniversary with David Tennant, BUT it is a testament to his portrayal of the Doctor that he returned as a "future incarnation" of the Doctor!

[@wil2209]

You should listen to out of time if you haven’t already! It’s Tennant and Tom together

[@Nikioko]

My favourite Doctor is Patrick Troughton, but I get your point.

[@tubbytub2990]

Tom Baker was my favourite Doctor. Hope he's well. Wish I could say hi to him. Fan from Australia.

[@mikebasil4832]

This is one of the best interviews with Tom Baker. Thank you for posting it. 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿

[@LouisMoorhouseMusic]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikebasil4832]

@@LouisMoorhouseMusic You’re welcome.

[@peterscottmorgan1]

I saw the thumbnail and thought, "Tom's looking a bit thin there. A bit frail, I hope he's ok". Yet, within seconds of the vid, his voice booms out and I thought, "nope. He's still got it. Always the Doctor!"

[@TralfazConstruction]

Those magnificent tones! How fortunate we are to live in the time of Tom Baker.

[@bioshock6935]

You can tell how proud he is as being the only longest served doctor who and i don't think we will see another like him

[@claytonmorris9040]

It hard to believe it was 40 years ago that he left the show.

[@samshaw3657]

As a blind bloke myself, this is awesome and inspiring. Thanks :)

[@moodydeb6814]

Tom Baker has always been THE Doctor, IMHO, & inspired me to knit my own ridiculously long scarf - which I still wear, on occasion. I was so angry when he left the show, I never watched Dr. Who again. Love you forever, Tom - thanks for being The Doctor & for being you. & Louis, what a great project! I hope it all comes together for you.

[@artdebogallery]

Oh my goodness, what a joy this was! The wonderful Spirit that is Tom Baker. I just adore him! So glad he’s still going, and amazing that he’s still lucky to have that great voice, and his personality in take. Thank God! Such a lucky guy interviewing him too. Good for him.

[@McEdam]

Two legend discussing a legend show

[@moobatticus]

Wow, thanks for this Louis and keep us updated on the campaign! And as for MY Doctor. Tom Baker is a living legend!

[@LouisMoorhouseMusic]

Thanks for your support, much appreciated. You can see how the campaign is doing over at livingpaintings.org/doctor-who Or on the Crowdfunder page itself www.crowdfunder.co.uk/louis-campaign

[@doomguy1001]

It’s so good to see Tom still active and clearly still switched on. The special books for vision impaired persons sounds like a wonderful idea!

[@thejacal2704]

Tom is an absolute treasure. Bring him back for a full series!! Bring back Philip Hinchcliffe too.

[@lewiscarr7952]

He looks obviously older but he seems eternally youthful in his manner, his wit and his marvelous voice

[@johnwaters2694]

Brilliant interview with a true gentleman, met him once he does not dissapont, in character as the doctor what a guy!

[@tardiselliottrailers]

God I love Tom, would love to meet him again, saw him at the 50th celebration but I was just too star struck seeing my childhood heroe to say anything.

[@katyw3853]

I wish I'd had the chance to meet him. The closest I got was standing next to his Madame Tussaud's waxwork years ago. And it would be that day I forgot to bring my camera! *facepalm* lol

[@SawItComingNot]

@@katyw3853 Ah bless, now a days with phones with cameras, easy. The waxwork figure was great though, right? But not as great as the real thing

[@jakecracknell5381]

Shit Tom's looking so old now he's lost alot of wieght the past couple of years hope he's keeping alright bless him legend

[@sethflix]

Must you swear? Tom would never swear.

[@astroknight2828]

I said it once and i'll say it again.This man has made Doctor Who famous and the most recognizable doctor at a good amount of time.And i like to salute this man for not changing his character on or off screen.

[@SawItComingNot]

As he said, he was already the character of the Doctor inside. That is why his performance always seems the most natural.

[@kanton4108]

I loved Tom's Doctor growing up. No matter how scary the monsters were, his presence made me feel safe. Except that one cliffhanger where the Doctor was torn to pieces and I was traumatised for the entire week leading up to the next episode.

[@aleatoriac7356]

Leisure Hive Part One cliffhanger! Yes!

[@jpr0328]

I remember the one where he was drowning that was terrifying!

[@chaseme9860]

There is no greater appreciative fan than the ones who consider the 4th Doctor "their doctor"... Tom Baker really is "The genuine article". No other doctors come close.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

He’ll always be my Doctor. Stumbled on The Ark in Space on my local PBS channel one late Saturday night in 1984-ish, hooked from that point on.

[@hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat]

The fact that he wasn't acting as the Doctor, but being Tom .... for me, every time I see an interview or something with him ... its the Doctor.

[@jellybabiesarecool4657]

Louis' campaign is amazing

[@andywalkerchannel]

The once and future king. Lovely to see and feel that energy and hear The Voice.

[@deniswhitburn2626]

Mid-70's, Soho, London, a small shop just off Wardour Street where I dropped in each week to top up on my favourite brand of cigars, I'd taken my change, turned around to exit only to be faced by Dr. Who filling the doorway, Tom Baker in wide brimmed hat lowered to just over his eyes, great scarf wrapped around his neck the ends falling over his chest over a great coat. He stood back ushering me out before stepping into the shop. Indelible moment.

[@scottstalcup6980]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. If one had Tom Baker and Brian Blessed tag team reading the ingredients list to a bottle of HP Sauce and recorded it, it would be the most fascinating thing ever!

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Impossible to dislike a Doctor, Tom? In enters Jodie.

[@normasuxxex2852]

you were and always be the best doctor who good to see you tom keep going reg

[@maxpower3698]

This man is a national treasure and he will always be my Doctor love you Tom!

[@XconsigliereX]

We love you Tom! I wonder though who was the lone person to downvote this video? Must have been Chris Chinballs since he obviously hates Doctor Who and is running the show into the ground... 🤣😝🙄

[@SecretsofSaturn]

You said it!

[@reign_of_john]

Tom Baker 🥺

[@thomasnieswandt8805]

"Im not from this world" Thanks Tom, always knew it. He really is an alien great interview

[@johnromero1029]

He's still the same old Tom I remembered as a child growing up. God bless him, and hope he lasts forever. And kudos to the Blind chap, I hope one day that they finally get to make it possible for him to see, even a little of the wonderful sights and colours that this world has to offer.

[@martinsmith1538]

From my childhood. Thanks Tom, you made a young boy very happy in his childhood and an older man thankful to have had you as Dr Who.

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

"no one's ever failed as Dr Who" - he obviously hasn't seen the latest series then

[@sethflix]

Yes, I mentioned Jodie FAILING BIG TIME in my comment. Now there's the flaming Doctor who will also FAIL BIG TIME!

[@Spacejockey426]

If you never knew that Tom Baker was awesome, this short interview would cement that. To me, he is the best, was the best doctor, perfectly encapsulating the essence of the character during his long tenure in the role. A perfect combination of a great actor, great writing made his stories timeless.... Hail Tom Baker!

[@tompope6522]

Baker is to Who what Connery is to Bond IMHO - the definitive portrayal despite much to enjoy from other efforts. However a part of me will always remember him fondly as Puddleglum the Marshwiggle!

[@SawItComingNot]

Absolutely spot on. You nailed it with this comment. Who and Bond, the two best creations, and the only two to be able to continue, hopefully forever, with changing actors. Let's be honest, Doctor Who nailed it with regeneration, Bond just got away with it with mega bucks and great casting, still they both have a place in history, and my heart.

[@radiation0111]

Best Doctor ever.

[@fredprice7635]

Tom is a lovely man and was a great doctor.

[@katyw3853]

Wonderful to catch up with Tom and see him looking so well and his usual self. He's been quiet on the world stage generally but I'm glad to see he's still working at Big Finish. Great cause too!

[@marztecheque]

I just bought Tom Baker's "Scratchman" on Audible thanks to *this* - great surprise to have the Doctor actually narrating the story in the first person - wow - why didn't they do this before? Incredible.

[@marztecheque]

Tom, and for the record, forget Tony Hopkins. You're much more fun to watch and listen to!

[@BrandenBrazil]

Absolutely love him!

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Legends should NEVER grow old! They should inspire every new generation, especially the children of each of them..

[@HappyHedgehog281]

Aww!! Lovely interview! Tom's still got a fantastic voice to listen to. It's funny how he can verge on bragging but not sound conceited, likely because it's all true and he's such a sweetheart! He's my favourite classic Doctor. All the best with the books, Louis! Those sound fantastic!!

[@TT-xy2dz]

When I was a kid, I wanted Tom Baker to be my Dad.

[@dale1978b]

He is my Doctor and always will be, because he was the first for me to see on Tv on PBS back in 74

[@DylanRoth1860]

Happy birthday Tom Baker!

[@marztecheque]

Great cause, great awareness - Louis, congrats on your campaign and advocacy. Thanks to Tom for helping raise awareness for an incredible initiative.

[@ponchoman49]

My child hood hero and favorite Doctor bar none! Its so great to see him still sharp, witty and doing well and acting the part he perfected right out of the gate in 1974!

[@littleripper312]

I don't listen to a lot of interviews of actors but I love listening to Tom Baker. He's everything you want him to be and more when he's just talking. I could listen to him endlessly.

[@GottiPrime]

Tom Baker is a great human being. God Bless him.

[@bluebertrand7113]

As always Tom has the human touch and patience and much compassion for all his fans.

[@tonyarc9455]

DEAR GOD! I love this man.

[@dale1978b]

He is magical!

[@robdavis4765]

Excellent what a legend ! Both

[@murraymint8599]

He is my favourite doctor

[@sirfranciswalsingham8937]

Tom Baker IS The Doctor and Elisabeth Sladen IS his assistant

[@normangrueneich9494]

Fantastic to see Tom! Fun interview. Great content.

[@PigDan]

Liked this video on his channel! Cheers!

[@timelordvictorious]

nice interview Good to see the national treasure speaking in these hard times.

[@splatcave3145]

Poor guy is fading but that voice is still so strong 😁😁😁

[@peterthompson1989]

I love Tom but just want congratulate Louis for all the work he is doing

[@LouisMoorhouseMusic]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate it!

[@nichloasrich5293]

Good to hear Tom Nick Jan Russell

[@gamedoutgamer]

Great interview. Good to see him!! The end was sad as he felt cut off abruptly. Would have enjoyed seeing more of him.

[@Swat-ed5bt]

Love Tom ❤️

[@jimmybisk]

What an amazing interview!

[@jonathancox8450]

My first doctor genesis of the daleks from behind the sofa

[@deuce5546]

Wew lad he certainly has slimmed down since his interview with Nicholas Briggs, he's more recognizable now. Also amazing work, kudos to Louis for doing such a hard work for such a noble cause.