The Fourth Doctor

The Fourth Doctor: the scarf, all teeth-and-curls, that mellifluous voice. This is the Doctor who everyone thought of first, at least until that Tenant chap came along. Unfortunately, Tom Baker had a bit of a troubled relationship with the character, and often declined to reprise the role. For quite some time, Baker declined to work with Big Finish, for a variety of reasons. However, from 2009 to 2011, he participated in the “Hornets Nest” series for BBC Audio, and after that joined Big Finish for some Lost Stories in 2011, and his own series starting in 2012. I suspect that long-time Big Finish participant Louise Jameson may have had a part in his return to the role. Now, he’s extremely enthusiastic about the audios, having recorded several series years in advance, and popping up in specials and guest roles. Although he doesn’t sound precisely like his younger self anymore, his voice is unmistakable, and a great fit for audio.