Re: Last RT of the #DoctorWho #DrWho poll and article from @CultureDesk
https://flipboard.social/@CultureDesk/111467704880688118
Tom Baker was my doctor growing up. I'm of that age. And yet I voted for Sylvester McCoy. During a random dip into some old stories years ago it turned out his were the ones I remembered most. There was a darkness there I'd not appreciated at the time. And I had a crush on Sophie Aldred too, which might have also factored.
It's my understanding that people who gravitate toward darkness also would not appreciate the lightness Baker brought to the role. And Baker was wittingly light therefore a delight. 😉
I didn't grow up with Hartnell but in my book, he's tied with Baker.
OH!!! I should hasten to add that the team of writers for both Hartnell and Baker deserve equal credit--the delivery was impeccable by Hartnell and Baker but the writers put the packages together prior to delivery. Still a big fan of Douglas Adams in particular.
@ClaraListensprechen4 @CultureDesk
I loved Baker too. Had I not rewatched the McCoy episodes a few years back then I'd likely have chosen him as my favourite as he was the Doctor of my formative years.