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‘Would you like a jelly baby?’ Doctor Who Fans Celebrate Tom Baker’s 90th Birthday (By Oliver, 13)

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Feb 5, 2024 — 1 min read

By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent

Born on 20th January 1934, Tom Baker is a British Television Icon and played the fourth incarnation of Doctor Who.

Born on Scotland Road in Liverpool, he undertook his national service in the Royal Navy Army Corps. In 1956, he began his career in acting at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama and became a professional in the 60s.

Since then, he has played the legendary fourth doctor, exploring everything from Jelly Babies to the creation of the Daleks.

His voice was voted the 4th most famous in 2006, and was described as sonorous. He has even released a doctor who novel titled scratchman!

Oliver of Jill Dando News is one of over 100 Jill Dando Journalists who find, write and publish positive good news out across the world in memory of Jill.

Jill Dando is also a former student of WCSA where the project began.

For more stories from Jill Dando News click: http://www.goodnewspost.co.uk

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Born on 20th January 1934, Tom Baker is a British Television Icon and played the fourth incarnation of Doctor Who.

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