Colin says Classic Doctor ep “not going to happen”
A 50th anniversary special featuring the return of Classic Doctors is “not going to happen”, according to Colin Baker.
The actor, who played the Sixth Doctor from 1984 to 1986, told Cambridge News he is not expecting to be included as he believes none of the past incarnations are required.
“The show is doing extremely well without us,” he explained. “They don’t need us. You know, we’ve all moved on – some less gracefully than others. I’ve changed.”
However, he added that he is “neither for nor against” a comeback, and would consider it if it was handled correctly. He said: “There would be two big questions I would ask. Is my Doctor going to get a fair crack of the whip in the story? Because you want parity. Then the other one is, what vast fortune are you offering me? I would say if they offered me a million quid, I’d say one line for them. But if they offered me a tenner, I wouldn’t.”
He also commented on his time in the TARDIS, saying he has “come to terms with” the negativity that surrounded his tenure. He revealed: “I loved doing it. I was hacked off at my summary departure. Michael Grade didn’t like the programme. He made that clear when he came to the BBC. I was the tin can on the shelf as he was chucking stuff at it.”
During a 2010 interview, he said the likelihood of a multi-Doctor story “is very small”.
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Given the way he was treated, Colin’s loyalty to the show, and more importantly, to the fans has been nothing short of exceptional. He has comported himself with dignity & joviality from the first day on the show, and continues to do so on Twitter. The Big Finish stories have been a revelation, as to what may have been, and shown what a superb Doctor he was, and continues to be.
Nothing but repsect & admiration for him.. an absolute gent & a credit to the history of the show.
He wasn’t my favorite in the beginning, nor is he now (David Tennant). But I have to admit that I have a new and profound respect for him as well as his portayal of The Doctor. It’s one thing to do a job where you’re loved and appreciated (Tom Baker) but quite another to do it when you’re constantly ridiculed and under-appreciated. For that reason alone I think he deserves our respect!
Thanks for what you gave us Collin!
Have to 100% agree with Darren and Grace here ! Colin has conducted himself with incredible dignity over the years since his appalling treatment at the hands of the BBC (Far more than I would have been able to have done !) I’ve been privillaged to meet him at several conventions over the last 5 years or so and on every occasion he has talked and shared with huge enthusiasm about his time on the show. His loyalty to something that must have been so incredibly difficult for him at the time is WAY above comendable ! Thank you Colin Baker !!!!!!!
After the way the BBC treated him, I’m not surprised he’s unenthusiastic about this. I really feel for Colin Baker.
What bothers me more is when people blame him as an actor for the writer’s and the director’s failings. He was (and probably still is) a great actor and did a great job with what he was given.