Tom Baker Interview (2010)

Doctor Who's Tom Baker in an interview from 2010

[@morsmagne]

He is Dr Who. It's a pity he wasn't The Doctor for another 10 years. He's easily the best Dr Who

[@Nuttybott]

...apart from his three predecessors, ALL of whom were better than Tom IMHO. 🙂

[@morsmagne]

@@Nuttybott I disagree. The 3 doctors before him were a bit too normal. I believe that Tom Baker was a game-changer because since him, all doctors need to be a bit eccentric. Having an eccentric male hero is a refleshing change from the traditional male hero steriotype - one doesn't often get scientist personalities as heros. This is why the female Dr Who doesn't work - somehow it's not a convincing portayal (I can't imagine her in a lab). It might have worked with a different actress.

[@bigchungus4722]

I dunno, seven years is already enough for a man with such a big ego. I'm glad he acknowledged his outbursts during set and has calmed down

[@morsmagne]

@@bigchungus4722 I disagree. For me, Tom Baker is the best Dr Who overall and Matt Smith comes a very close second. Tom Baker is better than the others because he pulled it off with old-fashioned special effects.

[@bigchungus4722]

@@morsmagne He was also notably problematic to work with during his later years (After Hinchcliffe and Holmes left) His acting is brilliant, but his tyranny over the people working on the show needed to end

[@TheWaterfallprincess]

fascinating man.... not a single shred of pretence...he even admits..'his' Doctor Who..was 'Tom' ...and I believe that is what made his performance so real ... As for his glorious voice, the diction..the resonance..it always commands total respect..and you believe every word is the truth. I wish all actors were more down to earth like him... he is never without a self deprecating quip .

[@InnoVintage]

And yet at the same time, he can compare himself to God and Hitler in the same five minutes, and get across exactly what he means to you

[@jamstawildman]

What a fascinating, entertaining bloke.

[@jasonlefler3456]

i could listen to him speak about anything for hours. the last several minutes of this were very moving indeed. thank you very much for posting it. bless you.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

+Jason Lefler yeah I had no idea he did that sort of work. that's the most gracious work possible, taking care of people who can't meet their own most basic needs. That's the Doctor.

[@commentfreely5443]

i could listen to him if the volume was louder

[@jillharrington3641]

I still love him, quite embarrasingly....

[@SawItComingNot]

The first three were actors. Tom WAS the Doctor

[@zebramag]

My goodness he is wonderful.

[@WalterSobchak1000]

More character & personality in this one man than the whole of the current Hollywood set

[@stormhawk3319]

Totally! The man’s a legend

[@saintpepsi8602]

Not at all, grow up

[@anthony-kelly]

​@@saintpepsi8602What a sad person you are.

[@sheargatru]

The most influential man in my life. Watching him from age three to eleven had a profound impact on me. He drove me to study science, and it still amazes me to this day how he can say the most outrageous things and they sound completely true. That is acting, and I wish more people had that magic!!

[@oldskoolfool141]

There's a lot to be said for those who flourished late in life, fame didn't arrive until his 40s so by then he'd built up a solid sense of humility which gave him that everyman appeal, love him

[@dysamoria]

This is a fantastic interview. What an intelligent, thoughtful, and dangerously shrewd human being Tom Baker is.

[@bradspm9at]

I'm having a great 'KZbin Tom Baker binge' at the moment. Loved you when he took over from Jon Pertwee on Dr Who. Also did one of the funniest sketches of all time, Captain Rum on Blackadder. And still have your fascinating autobiography on my bookshelf ! You are still adored Sir !

[@irontown]

This guy is so funny. Brilliant when he is interviewed. He always cheers me up and makes me giggle

[@PazWasHere]

This whole man is my spirit animal.

[@apachedisco]

When Tom Baker laughs, Devils run, Angels duck, small islands in the Caribbean sink.

[@josefschiltz2192]

But, when he chuckles, the islands bob back to the surface again, laughing at their own private little joke.

[@RM_VFX]

And titties tingle

[@SawItComingNot]

Brilliant

[@guyincognito9919]

Just like many here I'm a huge Dr. Who fan. Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker are my favorites. You can't imagine how wonderful it is to hear this man be himself without fear of restrictions. Thank you for this. 👨‍⚕️?

[@Williamwestp24]

Tom Baker will always be the iconic Dr. Who of my time.

[@christallaktorides6904]

Tom Baker is magnificent. He always was and always will be 💕❤️💕

[@Seeker22000]

That voice, it will always be The Doctor.

[@EC2019]

He is so much more than that.

[@gamers7800]

Hey big brother I agree...100 percent 😉

[@agentkkerryhoagland4801]

When I was growing up he was the one. Are used to watch. I was look forward to watching him almost every night. I like Tom Baker as the doctor because he always made me laugh. And he always brought a positive energy. To my television set. He was the one who always made me look forward to watching him. He’ll always be my childhood hero

[@Seeker22000]

@@agentkkerryhoagland4801 He portrayed the Doctor with such a quirky personality you could believe he was from somewhere else.

[@Devinn777]

That instant watching Matt Smith on the Dr Who 50th special say, “I could be the curator of this place’, then we hear Tom’s voice off camera, ‘You know, I really think you might.’... chills

[@Pablowatsoni]

What a sincere and entertaining fellow! I love Tom Baker about as much as any sane person could love someone they have never met!

[@carolinemacrae6227]

Tom Baker is SOMETHING GREAT.

[@UkrainianPaulie]

As an American I watched him on PBS. He is THE Doctor.

[@goofyleo3869]

As did I.....

[@gregsmith7949]

Me too. I'll never forget watching my first episode of Who.

[@pantera89]

this man will be my Idol till I die..............

[@jowilson5581]

It takes a really incredible interviewer to take Tom Baker in any kind of direction, like, his responses are so wild, lol. It makes him really incredible to listen to, but I'm thinking of the monumental task of corralling him into answering very straightforward questions and I'm shaking and crying rn lol

[@chrise7359]

So interesting and insightful. This man is so full of interesting anecdotes!

[@noluckst2]

Tom Baker talking about masturbation is gold.

[@pamelacass9642]

I was living in Chicago, met up with an old HS friend at a sci-fi convention, and saw a slender curly haired man in a long coat with a colorful scarf. I said "Who's that?", my friends said "Yes", and then they laughed their heads off. It was explained to me about Doctor Who, who the actor was (Tom Baker) and the premise of the show. I then watched it on local tv. After 2 years I moved back to Ohio, but there was no Dr Who show available at that time. No big loss. Then in 2005, Doctor Who arrives in Ohio. If you had cable/BBCAmerica, you could watch it. A big to-do was made over Eccleston so I thought it was a remake of the one I saw so long ago. Imagine my surprise that he was the 9th Doctor, and after some research found out DW started in 1963, and I'd seen the 4th DW Tom Baker. How much I'd missed!

[@anthony-kelly]

Tom's Doctor Who was my hero growing up. Thank you, Mr Baker, for all the joy and wonder you brought to my childhood.

[@TralfazConstruction]

He's right about the nostalgia. I only had ever seen the Doctor Who series, "Robot", in early-'75 and then I put Doctor Who off to the side for the next forty-six years(!). I knew of course the changing of the Doctors over the decades and I heard too of Tom Baker. I found BritBox and subsequently went back to where I'd first encountered Doctor Who and Tom Baker. Reality seemed to waver a little, like the heat-distorted horizon, as I watched the "Robot" episodes. I'd gotten old and Tom Baker was young again. I remembered various sequences of the presentation like I'd watched them just last week; especially the scenes that were filmed/recorded outdoors. I've gotten to see "Ark in Space" and I'm taking my time in really appreciating the ambiance of the episodes which are nearly five decades old. How wonderful to be able to say that we live in the time of Tom Baker.

[@robmarrin6720]

You've touched many people heart's Tom and tickled their ears with your sumptuous tones ❤️👍merry Christmas

[@Kiinell]

Even though he was the best Doctor Who and I was and am a huge fan I think that's ironically probably the least interesting thing about him. He's a wonderful and fascinating man and I soak up his every word with great appreciation.

[@rigsby1454]

His book is incredible

[@Nuttybott]

"Even though he was the best Doctor Who" Matter of opinion...I think Troughton was the best Doctor. Or possibly Pertwee.

[@gregsmith7949]

@@Nuttybott 🤣. Even though Baker is my favorite, I'll always respect classic Who fans and their opinions on the "best" Doctor. This is what passionate Fandom is all about. 👍

[@JohnKobaRuddy]

He could read the small print of anything and I would be enraptured and laughing my head off. God. The man IS God

[@damianmorrison209]

He is absolutely fantastic

[@FretFriendGWaL]

16:12 to 16:28 'I was doing genocide sometimes three times a day!' Hahahaaaa

[@swiftplus7398]

He almost made me cry at the end...

[@diddymuck]

I adore this gentleman.

[@Nautilus1972]

Still with us.

[@briandaly8880]

Always and Forever, AMEN.

[@Thoughtcat]

"A good stiff Rabelaisian bowel movement"

[@EC2019]

Nobody else on earth could say such a thing. With the possible exception of Brian Blessed. ...actually no. Even Brian Blessed couldn't pull that one off.

[@chrisdavie8163]

@@EC2019 He probably couldn't. Have you heard Brian Blessed in those gambling TV adverts recently? He must have fallen out some hard times recently to stoop to those. Shame.

[@adrinathegreat3095]

Very witty and intelligent man, tells the most amazing lies and makes them so interesting

[@MarmiteCrumpets]

What a great character. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@barstang]

What an incredible man. For someone who seems so alien to be so human. Utterly incredible man.

[@SawItComingNot]

He talks so much sense

[@MobiusBandwidth]

stomach hurts from laughing. some quite moving bits too though. great interview.

[@colinfarren8326]

The guy is pure comedy!

[@anthony-kelly]

Me too.

[@Catweazled]

The only human being on earth who can describe himself as a god with absolute humility. a fantastic man.

[@reesebene6082]

This Legendary Writer and Actor was a Great friend and Notorious ‘Drinking Buddy’ with the late Jim Morrison...The stories these two Had is enough to make an Incredible Movie...

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

Different Tom Baker. Sorry.

[@westyorkshirebiker8270]

My nick name was Uncle Fester at one point in my drinking days. To hear Tom Baker say his /my name has made my day!

[@BlooMKunKy]

A true gentleman

[@0IDaveCouch]

Tom is flipping hilarious! I can imagine Dame Edna exactly saying the first part, being worshipped. Ahaha 😊

[@PaulBeard1990]

He’s always been my favourite doctor but what a interesting mind he has and the life he has led is very interesting that it could easily be turned into a biography movie.

[@sskoog]

He will celebrate his 89th birthday in January. I will be sad when he ascends.

[@colinfarren8326]

Apart from Doctor Who, I remeber him best as the villan in a Sinbad movie, wildly over the top.

[@littleripper312]

It was really interesting to hear an honest view of aging and being a senior. Never heard someone speak that way. I never had grandparents so I'm not familiar with the horrors. This makes me want to be more involved with helping the abandoned people in society. It also makes me scared that I will one day be in that situation. Being in an old folks place neglected. Or having to rely on someone like that.

[@Clodhopping]

I cared for my parents at their home with the help of carers. My main goal was to maintain their self-esteem and dignity right until the end.

[@jaceborg]

The guy's a legend :)

[@europachallenge]

he has stayed young at heart

[@tomthx5804]

Tom Baker says he lies all the time. Then he gives an interview, and everyone believes what he says. Remarkable.

[@davi0121]

*_Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn_*

[@fandelapin2971]

I'm french so i can't understand all, but his words are hypnotic

[@wardjunior1450]

If I saw Tom Baker I would faint.

[@geneawisea2708]

I could die happy if I met Tom Baker, his Dr Who changed my life

[@angelwingz892]

This man! A real man. So funny, witty, honest and so British lol. A real observer of the human race.

[@franstein9277]

What a naughty boy! That's why we love him.

[@Hampton-Hamilton-Piggles-Worth]

He is such an interesting man. Maybe he really is a renegade Time Lord?

[@KieronSmithMusic]

My man always ♥️

[@briandaly8880]

OUR Doctor Who, indeed

[@richardspence6672]

He is a sci film god and a bloke with a sense of humour.

[@SawItComingNot]

'To be desired', yes do we not all wish to be that?

[@jaredwellman8899]

this man is my hero

[@endermener]

The only thing that has not changed on his face is his nose and eyes.

[@Agui007]

Ah....you forgot something else, his teeth lol!! :)

[@flamesphere3144]

Agui007 Yes it’s like his face from the old days was transplanted onto an old man’s

[@chrissheppard5068]

Doctor Who was also very popular in the soviet union!

[@chrisdavie8163]

Really? I would never have thought it have been broadcast in the USSR.

[@AndalusianIrish]

Laurie Taylor may look like Skeletor but he is a great interviewer.

[@DavidSmith-gl4qf]

Very intresting and inteligent man

[@koffegames5018]

I love Tom Baker so much.

[@starshiptrooper428]

Great interview - thank you Laurie Taylor - of a great actor

[@ericsanimeshorts]

The best Dr Who

[@liammarshall1759]

I could listen to Tom talk about Jeffrey Bernard and Francis Bacon for hours. He must have some tales

[@anth5122]

He is a Time Lord

[@davemack7577]

NO he is THE TIME LORD! The definite article you should say!

[@umarraja6161]

Nearly ​@@davemack7577

[@superbarrioland]

This is one of the pinnacles of comedy

[@conrad152]

Great interview.

[@justquality1118]

The north Whales story nearly made me weep 35:23

[@chrisdavie8163]

North Wales.

[@eveningtsar]

A pilgrim. . .that's what he called me when I went to see him at some Con. . . "I saw you coming in, you looked like a pilgrim. . . " he says. As indeed I was. . .

[@davidanderson9664]

34:00 He certainly loomed large in my life growing up in the 70s in Australia. And he's eloquent, READS, and is an atheist to boot. Perfect! Take me to the Tardis! Program it for 1980... I'll get my hat and scarf. D.A., J.D., NYC

[@ljt47exploring64]

It doesn't matter how long you try to hold on to youth. Youth don't hold on to you

[@DittoGTI]

Hey its the curator from Day of the Doctor! I hope he comes back in Doctor who

[@philipcurnow7990]

He's not a Doctor now, he's a Sage. And a Racconteur with a twinkle in his eye.

[@davemack7577]

He is the Caretaker!

[@jkammes902]

Love Him

[@gymnosophy]

Two cool Scousers blitzing the trope of the way Scousers speak.... "Oh they do though, do they not" ?

[@robmarrin6720]

In our part of the world it's called a spiritual cross country run. 🤣👍

[@stevenwhiteman7792]

You gota love this guy! Enough said

[@macker8017]

78/ 79 here i was scarred of him as kid i was wrong

[@jemusandran1575]

This guy is like, a supervillain in plain sight haha

[@ManCave1972]

Where is Tom’s knighthood?

[@RobertPearson777]

Didn't realize he renouced his faith....

[@kylewhitehead1684]

He didn't "renounce" it, he lost it. He didn't make any effort to not believe, he simply realized one day that he no longer did.

[@Anonymous_timelord]

4:32 OHHHH tom 😂😂

[@altyfc2010]

Ha ha here lies Tom Baker .. he made Titties Tingle

[@venzybierxski7672]

A great dr

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

The story of the man at Oxford St at 35:00 ...wow...

[@angelwingz892]

I stopped watching Doctor Who after Sarah Jane left. The ones in-between were bloody awful, all of them. Christopher Eccleston was perfect and restarted my live of the show. I couldn't adapt to Jodie...my fault. Perhaps the next guy will reignite this love of the character.

[@LauraGeralynKline]

💙🔥💙

[@henrycastle1]

❤️

[@fegstachops6746]

It’s not easy scraping shit off people. 😂😂what a guy.

[@matty7dream1]

Tom was the last great Dr. Who.

[@TeddyPicker-r77]

Mate I love Time Baker... But if you really haven't tried anything after his time , you sure are missing out some Great Television.

[@davemack7577]

@@TeddyPicker-r77 He was the greatest! - After him Sylvester McCoy was great!

[@dynjarren7523]

Time has not been kind to him but he still has his faculties. Old age is cruel to us all. I almost didn’t recognize him. But his performance as Dr. Who will outlive him!

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

What on earth do you mean by saying that time has not been kind to him? If, at his age,you have his intelligence - but you certainly don't have it now - and kindness, and insight, you'd be extremely lucky! Plus he has a voice, and some mobility. You really need "to get out more " as they say. You don't know many old people, do you?

[@stormhawk3319]

He was 76 in this interview.

[@joejohnson3891]

that line was from "a Hard days night" and it wasn't George who said he's very clean it was Paul McCartney

[@johncastle8254]

Harpo Marx could have been his brother .

[@duchessstudioband7896]

I was never able accept any other Dr who. I oddly enough began watching when Tom Baker became him. I adored his version of Dr Who, his randomness, his humor. I was involved in Dungeons and Dragons, we all went crazy over this Dr Who. His quips, his sarcasm, yet his caring for humans. To know this was just Tom Baker being hi.self, well I guess we just adored Tom Baker. And I still do.I stopped watching after he was replaced. Still don't like the other Dr who's.