Who on Earth is Tom Baker?

[Prydonian]

Well, I believe Jon Pertwee and TB are the two finest actors to ever grace our TV screens as the Third and Fourth Doctors, respectively. Which makes me ask: has anyone read either of the books (bios, both of them) Pertwee wrote before his passing? I am looking for copies and wonder if the search is worth it compared to how well TB's own bio was written?

[metalheadjay]

People are always going to criticize and give their opinion on what they perceive as being good or bad. It's the nature of the beast. I have solid well informed reasons as to why I consider Classic "Who"(especially the Tom Baker era) to be way superior compared to modern "Who". I could elaborate.. but what's the point. Many of us here(including myself) have already done so. Enjoy modern "Who" if you must. It just doesn't work for me...personally.

Jay

[Prydonian]

Jay, I am of similair opinion now. And I have seen all the new series from Rose onward, many, many times. But you are right. There is something missing that the classic series had in its heyday.

[metalheadjay]

To be honest, I think there's ALOT missing, Pry.

[Prydonian]

I know, maybe it's because I am older now, but the new material just isn't the same. Not by a long shot.

[Prydonian]

Having said that and much much more elsewhere, there IS something addictive with some of the new episodes since 2005. I find the Time war backstory to be gripping, and the same for the initial return of the Master. And Rose' return with Davros and a dangerous army of Daleks in both Series 1 and series 4. Gave me dream material to work with for weeks after seeing Series 1. I dreamed of Daleks fighting Time Lords outside of my window. And Christopher Eccleston shaving in my bathroom!


Back to track, does anyone here or reading this have a copy of Tom's bio that he signed for you, personally? Tell us your story!

[Captain Rum]

Dear Prydonian -

Great news. Still hoping that one day Tom will do a bio part two.

Best,
Dirk

Yes, a continuation/part 2 would be great news, Tom#s been pretty busy since '97! He could talk about Little Britain, Monarch, Dvd commentaries, various voiceovers, not to mention the stuff away from the camera. My signed copy of his autobiography is a treasured posession!

[Captain Rum]

Jay, I am of similair opinion now. And I have seen all the new series from Rose onward, many, many times. But you are right. There is something missing that the classic series had in its heyday.

I agree 100%. It reminds me of Star Trek TOS and Star Trek TNG...the original being infinitely better than the latter.

[MCH]

Is Prydonian back on the board?

[Captain Rum]

No idea, was just browsing through the threads as I've been away for ages and wanted to catch up.