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Tom Baker, who played the Fourth Doctor, says he would be open to returning to the franchise after his 2013 appearance as the Curator.
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01Summary
- 01Tom Baker played the Fourth Doctor from 1974 to 1981, appearing in seven seasons.
- 02He last appeared in 2013's 'The Day of the Doctor' as the Curator.
- 03In a Radio Times interview, Baker said he would return if given the chance, noting he is 'quite shameless' about it.
- 04The BBC received proposals for a new Doctor Who producer by 2 October 2026, with shortlisted candidates to be interviewed in January 2027.
- 05A new production contract is expected to be awarded in March 2027, with Season 16 possibly airing in 2028 or 2029.
02Why it matters
This matters to Doctor Who fans because a return by the iconic Fourth Doctor could be part of the show's upcoming revival, which is set to enter a new production phase in 2027.
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