TOM
BAKER CONTINUES HIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW IN DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #412
– AND REFLECTS ON THE MEANING OF LIFE...
DWM takes a stroll in the woods with Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker.
As we pick our way through the trees, we learn how to make the perfect
bonfire, why Tom owns a gravestone and why it’s not a good idea to
combine drinking and acting…
“In those days… it’s a long time ago, and it’s a world that no
longer exists. It was a world where wine was available all the time,
and hard drinking was a sign of being sociable. An actor who said,
‘No thanks, I can’t drink, or won’t drink’ wasn’t very
interesting, because most of the conversation was fuelled by alcohol
and cigarettes...”
Also in DWM
412:
A STING IN THE TALE
Tom Baker is back in the
studio as the Doctor in Hornets’ Nest, a new series of audio
adventures for BBC Audio. DWM was present at the recording and
gives a full report on proceedings, including exclusive interviews
with the cast and crew.
PERI IN LOVE!
Sixth Doctor companion actress, Nicola Bryant takes her turn to
delve into the TARDIS tin! Discover who Nicola’s first crush was and
what her favourite pair of pants are!
ON THE MEAN STREETS
The Doctor turns sleuth as he races to save New Old Detroit from
the ominously-named World Bomb in the complete new comic-strip
adventure, The Deep Hereafter with words by Dan McDaid and art
by Rob Davis.
SIX OF ONE
Everything you need to know about the Doctor’s Sixth and most
colourful incarnation in one easy package, thanks to The Watcher and
his continuing guide to the lives of our favourite Time Lord.
A NEW BEGINNING
In keeping with our celebration of Tom Baker’s return to the Doctor
Who world, we step back in time to 1974 with The Fact of
Fiction and take a look at the Fourth Doctor’s first adventure, Robot.
VAMPIRE VIKINGS!
The Time Team’s Richard, Peter, Jac and Clay turn their square
eyes to The Curse of Fenric and share their thoughts on this
terrifying tale of World War II espionage, vampires and chess games.
THE TIME LADY TALKS
Mary Tamm, who was the first incarnation of the Fourth Doctor’s
companion, Romana talks to DWM about writing her autobiography
and being a grandmother.
LETTER FROM AMERICA
Outgoing Doctor Who supremo, Russell T Davies
reflects on life in America, (including the revelation of chicken
sausages) and his thoughts on the Eleventh Doctor’s costume.
SEEING THE FUTURE
There’s a photo special in this month’s Gallifrey Guardian
rounding up all the pictures and coverage for the first day of
filming for next year’s Series One, starring Matt Smith. Plus find
out who’s coming back from the dead for this Christmas’s Tenth
Doctor finale, The End of Time.
THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY
Neil Harris celebrates the unseen heroes of Doctor Who,
including Leonardo Da Vinci who has the honour of not appearing
in the series on two separate occasions!
PLUS!
All the latest news, reviews, previews, competitions and much,
much more!
Grab your Doctor Who Magazine 412 now,
for just £3.99. It’s the cat’s pyjamas!
(Thanks
to Tom Spilsbury/DWM for sending us the cover & press release)
