Tom Baker was of course the Fourth Doctor, the longest-running Doctor, a fan favorite and all that. In this interview Tom tells how how he got the job. At the time, Tom Baker was not actively working as an actor, and had to work in Construction to make ends meet.
How Tom Baker Became The Fourth Doctor | Doctor Who
Tom Baker talks to Matthew Sweet about becoming the Fourth Doctor in this clip from "Tom Baker In Conversation" on The Collection - Season 12 Blu-ray.
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