Continuing my Doctor Who theme of late, Colin Baker played the 6th Doctor in the long running scifi series, from 1984-1986.
Having appeared in the 1983 episode of Doctor Who, as Commander Maxil in Arc Of Infinity, alongside (or against, to be exact) the 5th Doctor, played by Peter Davison, Colin Baker is currently the only actor to have appeared in the series before taking on the lead role.
Having impressed the series producer John Nathan Turner, Colin was cast as perhaps the most deplored incarnation of the Doctor yet. Arrogant, egotistical, and quick to anger, the 6th Doctor also didn't win over many fans with his choice of wardrobe. But this was where the brilliance of Colin Baker shone.
For those who stuck by the show, through production delays, script problems, and and attack on the show's future, they saw Colin Baker's 6th Doctor warm to his friends whilst battling his sworn enemies. During his short time on air, the 6th Doctor fought the Cybermen, the Rani, a Sontaran, Davros and the Daleks, the Master, and an evil incarnation of the 12th Doctor. This run also included a guest appearance by the 2nd Doctor, Patrick Troughton.
However, poor viewing numbers meant Colin Baker was axed, and replaced by the 7th Doctor, Sylvester McCoy. Since then Colin returned to the stage, occasionally reprising his role as the 6th Doctor for various mediums, most noticably on CD Audio Dramas.
Now, onto the autograph! Recently, Colin Baker came to Melbourne for a small-ish convention, with John Leeson (the voice of K9). I was lucky enough to interview both of them, which will appear in a future edition of Sonic Screwdriver, the magazine of the Doctor Who Club of Victoria. Anyway, at the end of the day, I received this wonderful 8x10.
Brilliant!
