Acting
Colin Baker
Born June 8, 1943 · Waterloo, London, England, UK (age 83)
Colin Baker (born 8 June 1943) is an English actor who played Paul Merroney in the BBC drama series The Brothers from 1974 to 1976 and the sixth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1984 to 1986. Baker's tenure as the Doctor proved to be a controversial era for the series, which included a hiatus in production and his subsequent replacemen…
Known For
Minacious · 2022Minacious
★ 5.42022
MovieHorrorThriller
A customer service agent working from home is terrorized by a dissatisfied psychopathic caller.
The Big Night In · 2020The Big Night In
★ 9.02020
MovieComedyDocumentary
Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces to deliver a very special night of television, hosted by Lenny Henry and Matt Baker.
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor · 2013Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
★ 8.22013
MovieScience FictionAdventure
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.
Doctor Who: Mindwarp · 1986Doctor Who: Mindwarp
★ 7.71986
MovieScience FictionDrama
As the Doctor's trial continues, evidence is presented showing his most recent adventure, one where he faces an old adversary, Sil. As a scientist conducts his unethical experiments to prolong the life of Sil's boss Kiv, the Doctor's memories of the events begins to return and an unpleasant surprise awaits him.
Talking Doctor Who · 2023Talking Doctor Who
★ 5.02023
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.
Who's Who · 1986Who's Who
★ 10.01986
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Produced for American Public Television, this documentary on the long-running Doctor Who television series features interviews with actors and actresses who played the traveling companions of the Time Lord hero and with three actors, Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, and Colin Baker, who portrayed the title character, as well as footage of a U.S. fan convention where Tom Baker, appeared and answered questions. The fan backlash against the 1985-6 hiatus for the series and the finding of some previously lost Jon Pertwee era episodes are addressed, and this documentary closes with some on-the-street interviews with British viewers, who tell who their favorite Doctor is.
Doctor Who: A New Dimension · 2005Doctor Who: A New Dimension
★ 9.02005
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
Documentary lead-in to the premiere episode of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. Features cast interviews, behind the scenes footage, and a look at the Doctor's past.
The Harpist · 1999The Harpist
★ 8.21999
MovieDrama
The Harpist is a 1999 British-German drama film directed by Hansjörg Thurn and starring Geraldine O'Rawe, Christien Anholt and Stephen McGann. Its plot concerns a young novelist who travels to Hamburg to see an Irish harpist with whom he has become obsessed.
Movies
Minacious · 2022Minacious
★ 5.42022
MovieHorrorThriller
A customer service agent working from home is terrorized by a dissatisfied psychopathic caller.
The Big Night In · 2020The Big Night In
★ 9.02020
MovieComedyDocumentary
Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces to deliver a very special night of television, hosted by Lenny Henry and Matt Baker.
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor · 2013Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
★ 8.22013
MovieScience FictionAdventure
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.
Doctor Who: Mindwarp · 1986Doctor Who: Mindwarp
★ 7.71986
MovieScience FictionDrama
As the Doctor's trial continues, evidence is presented showing his most recent adventure, one where he faces an old adversary, Sil. As a scientist conducts his unethical experiments to prolong the life of Sil's boss Kiv, the Doctor's memories of the events begins to return and an unpleasant surprise awaits him.
Talking Doctor Who · 2023Talking Doctor Who
★ 5.02023
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.
Who's Who · 1986Who's Who
★ 10.01986
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Produced for American Public Television, this documentary on the long-running Doctor Who television series features interviews with actors and actresses who played the traveling companions of the Time Lord hero and with three actors, Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, and Colin Baker, who portrayed the title character, as well as footage of a U.S. fan convention where Tom Baker, appeared and answered questions. The fan backlash against the 1985-6 hiatus for the series and the finding of some previously lost Jon Pertwee era episodes are addressed, and this documentary closes with some on-the-street interviews with British viewers, who tell who their favorite Doctor is.
Doctor Who: A New Dimension · 2005Doctor Who: A New Dimension
★ 9.02005
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
Documentary lead-in to the premiere episode of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. Features cast interviews, behind the scenes footage, and a look at the Doctor's past.
The Harpist · 1999The Harpist
★ 8.21999
MovieDrama
The Harpist is a 1999 British-German drama film directed by Hansjörg Thurn and starring Geraldine O'Rawe, Christien Anholt and Stephen McGann. Its plot concerns a young novelist who travels to Hamburg to see an Irish harpist with whom he has become obsessed.
Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids · 1986Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids
★ 4.71986
MovieDramaScience Fiction
As evidence for the defense at his ongoing trial, the Doctor presents an adventure from his future when he is travelling with a computer programmer named Mel. Answering a mysterious distress call from the space liner Hyperion III, they find that the passengers aboard include unscrupulous scientists, secret agents, saboteurs, thieves and a murderer. And lurking in the shadows are the Vervoids, the product of sinister botanical experiments, who will stop at nothing to destroy all non-plant life.
Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks · 1985Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks
★ 8.71985
MovieDramaAction
At the Tranquil Repose mortuary, the Doctor and Peri uncover a sinister plot to create a new breed of Daleks under the supervision of the mysterious Great Healer.
Doctor Who: Tales from the TARDIS · 2013Doctor Who: Tales from the TARDIS
2013
MovieScience FictionDocumentary
Behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and crew across 50 years of Doctor Who.
TravelWise · 2000TravelWise
★ 10.02000
MovieAdventureFamily
A 4-Part Educational drama for Essex County Council Road Safety Department, this video is aimed at Key stage 2 and 3 pupils. This soap-style drama raises the various and complex issues surrounding transport in the 21st century, dealing with issue like personal and road safety, pollution, costs, traffic, cycling, health, and the environment through two family's struggles and dilemmas.
Adventures in Space and Time · 1999Adventures in Space and Time
★ 9.01999
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
A documentary on the history of Doctor Who (1963) featuring new interviews with cast and crew, transmitted as part of "Doctor Who Night" on BBC2.
Doctor Who at the Proms · 2024Doctor Who at the Proms
★ 7.22024
MovieMusic
Doctor Who fan favourite Catherine Tate presents a concert of music, monsters and mayhem featuring soundtracks from the iconic series, a specially shot feature for the Fifteenth Doctor and a host of scary aliens as they thrill a packed audience at London's Royal Albert Hall. In a concert like no other in time and space, the much-loved music, performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, is accompanied by specially edited sequences from the series.
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song · 2015Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
★ 8.02015
MovieDramaScience Fiction
It’s Christmas Day on a remote human colony and the Doctor is hiding from Christmas Carols and Comedy Antlers. But when a crashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he finds himself recruited into River Song’s squad and hurled into a fast and frantic chase across the galaxy. King Hydroflax is furious, and his giant Robot bodyguard is out-of-control and coming for them all! Will Nardole survive? And when will River Song work out who the Doctor is? All will be revealed on a starliner full of galactic super-villains and a destination the Doctor has been avoiding for a very long time.
The PanoptiCon Tapes Vol 1 - The Main Event · 1991The PanoptiCon Tapes Vol 1 - The Main Event
1991
MovieDocumentary
1. The Main Event - What are PanoptiCons like to organise? What do the fans think of them? What do the stars think of the fans? All this, and there’s still time for a liberal sprinkling of stories from the production team! However, you’ll see lots of other personalities from other eras as we stop along the way to look at particular aspects of the programme.
The PanoptiCon Tapes VI · 1986The PanoptiCon Tapes VI
1986
MovieDocumentary
6. Panopticon VII - 1986 was the 10th Anniversary of the DWAS and for the first time professional cameras were there to record the event. This special production includes highlights from the convention, home movies from early Panopticons (featuring Tom Baker and Patrick Troughton) and the reminiscences from organisers, actors and production staff about the early days of fandom. However, you’ll see lots of other personalities from other eras as we stop along the way to look at particular aspects of the programme.
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert · 1999The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert
★ 5.61999
MovieActionAdventure
Receiving orders to assist the British in an attack on the ancient Middle Eastern desert town of Beersheba, Indy goes undercover with a beautiful lady spy. Relying on his wits and her tantalizing skill at belly dancing, the daring duo works desperately to defuse the explosives placed in the city's vital water wells by the occupying Turks. The story culminates in a spectacular cavalry charge by the gallant soldiers of the Australian Lighthorsemen Regiment, whose very survival hinges on the success of Indy's mission.
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot · 2013The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
★ 7.82013
MovieComedyTV Movie
With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor · 2008Doctor Who: The Next Doctor
★ 7.42008
MovieScience FictionTV Movie
The Doctor arrives in Victorian London. It's Christmas, but snow isn't the only thing descending on the tranquil and jubilant civilization, as familiar silver giants from an alternate reality are amassing in numbers. The Cybermen are on the move again, and the only beings who can stop them are the Doctor and... another Doctor?
A Christmas Carol - A Filmed Radio Play Live on Stage · 2025A Christmas Carol - A Filmed Radio Play Live on Stage
2025
Movie
Television favourites Colin Baker and Peter Purves lead the cast in a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic - which also features a rare, specially recorded appearance by Tom Baker as Jacob Marley! Presented by Crime And Comedy Theatre Company as a radio-play-live-on-stage and filmed at The Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, this is the 180th anniversary production of Dickens’ timeless tale of charity, forgiveness and redemption at Christmas.
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory · 2021The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
★ 4.82021
MovieHistoryHorror
Harry Price investigates the ghosts of Borley Rectory during his stay there.
The PanoptiCon Tapes II · 1990The PanoptiCon Tapes II
1990
MovieDocumentary
2. The Early Years - The stars and production team give a unique insight into Doctor Who from its beginning with William Hartnell to Patrick Troughton’s portrayal of the Doctor. However, you’ll see lots of other personalities from other eras as we stop along the way to look at particular aspects of the programme.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (documentary) · 2007The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (documentary)
2007
MovieDocumentary
A new 25-minute documentary looking at the making of Timelash. Featuring contributions from Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Paul Darrow, David Chandler, Robert Ashby, script editor Eric Saward, writer Glen McCoy and Paul Lang from Doctor Who Adventures magazine.
TV Shows
Doctor Who · 1963Doctor Who
★ 7.91963
SeriesDrama
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
Casualty · 1986Casualty
★ 6.21986
SeriesDrama
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Wogan · 1982Wogan
★ 5.31982
Series
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
Hustle · 2004Hustle
★ 7.72004
SeriesComedyCrime
A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.
GMTV · 1993GMTV
★ 5.81993
Series
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end. The final edition of GMTV was broadcast on 3 September 2010.
Blake's 7 · 1978Blake's 7
★ 7.31978
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
A group of convicts and outcasts fight a guerrilla war against the totalitarian Terran Federation from a highly advanced alien spaceship.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip · 2011Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
★ 6.02011
Series
Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction
Pointless Celebrities · 2011Pointless Celebrities
★ 6.32011
Series
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come up with the answers that nobody else could think of.
Jonathan Creek · 1997Jonathan Creek
★ 7.61997
SeriesMysteryComedy
Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to the use of solving impossible crimes and mysterious murders.
Remembers… · 2022Remembers…
★ 7.02022
SeriesDocumentary
What are the secrets of our favourite TV shows? Famous names from both sides of the camera reflect on making some of the most popular and influential programs of all time.
Doctor Who Confidential · 2005Doctor Who Confidential
★ 8.12005
SeriesDocumentary
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
Public Eye · 1965Public Eye
★ 8.21965
SeriesCrimeDrama
Public Eye is a British television drama broadcast from 1965 to 1975 on ITV1. Produced by ABC Television for three series, and Thames Television for a further four, the programme follows the investigations and cases handled by the unglamourous enquiry agent Frank Marker.
Kingdom · 2007Kingdom
★ 7.12007
SeriesDramaComedy
Looks can be deceiving. Peter Kingdom seems to have everything — a man of some standing in the seaside town of Market Shipborough, he dresses well and has all the trappings of success. Why, then, does he wander along the beach and stare out to sea for hours at a time? Despite Peter's thriving legal practice, he must deal with his dysfunctional family (which includes his unstable sister) and his grief over his missing half-brother and law partner, Simon.
Jim'll Fix It · 1975Jim'll Fix It
★ 4.51975
SeriesFamily
A long-running BBC television series hosted by Jimmy Savile. Children from the public would write in to the host requesting that he 'fix' something for them or make some wish come true.
The Knock · 1994The Knock
★ 6.51994
SeriesCrimeDrama
The Knock is a British television drama series, created by Anita Bronson and broadcast on ITV from 1994 to 2000, which portrayed the activities of customs officers from Her Majesty's Customs and Excise. The series derived its name from the distinctive 'knock knock knock' command used over the radio to synchronise a raid.
Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa · 2018Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa
2018
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Behind the Sofa was a series of videos included in each release of The Collection Blu-ray sets featuring cast and crew members from the show watching serials from the correspondent season.
The Afternoon Play · 2003The Afternoon Play
★ 6.52003
SeriesDramaComedy
The Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on BBC One, featuring well-known actors in one-off stories. A daytime drama strand showcasing a variety of genres, from comedy to mystery, it was part of a long tradition of afternoon plays on BBC Radio 4, which would go on to influence the television version.
The Brothers · 1972The Brothers
★ 4.01972
SeriesDrama
The Brothers is a British television series, produced and shown by the BBC between 1972 and 1976.
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries · 1973Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
★ 6.81973
SeriesMysteryDrama
Orson Welles’ Great Mysteries is a British television anthology series produced by Anglia Television for the ITV network and broadcast between 1973 and 1974. The series presents standalone adaptations of classic mystery, crime, and supernatural stories drawn from literary sources including Dickens, Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, Balzac, Maugham, O. Henry, and others.
Each episode is framed by original introductory and closing sequences performed by Orson Welles, who serves as the series’ host and sole recurring on-screen presence. These segments, written and directed by Welles (uncredited), function as stylized narrative framing devices rather than dramatic participation in the stories themselves. The dramatic content of each episode is performed by separate casts and directors, with no continuing characters or serialized narrative, establishing the series as a unified television anthology rather than a collection of standalone films.
Villains · 1972Villains
★ 7.51972
SeriesCrimeDrama
Follows the linked fates of nine bank robbers, led by George. It begins with the nine men meeting in prison during their appeal and traces each individual after the group escape from custody.
Tales of the Tardis · 2023Tales of the Tardis
★ 5.62023
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Classic Doctor Who duos are reunited as they board a very special TARDIS on a nostalgic voyage through space and time.
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! · 2002I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
★ 6.02002
SeriesComedy
Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars · 2013Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
★ 7.52013
Series
Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which three celebrities take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning 20,000 pounds for charity.
The Edwardians · 1972The Edwardians
★ 6.31972
SeriesDrama
The Edwardians is an eight-part miniseries broadcast in 1972–73. An anthology, each 90-minute episode explores influential figure(s) of the Edwardian era: Charles Rolls and Henry Royce; Horatio Bottomley; E. Nesbit; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Robert Baden-Powell; Marie Lloyd; Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick; and David Lloyd George.