Robot: Highlights | Doctor Who 

Tom Baker - His Doctor started out bonkers and went on from there. David Tennant came close, but no-one can match Baker's Doctor for sheer unadulterated mad genius.

As a young boy I came across this strange show one Saturday evening on PBS. As I was watching it mom came home and asked what I was watching, I didn't know but told her something about a guy called "The Dr." She replied with oh, Dr Who! The rest of the summer we watched it together. Ever since Tom Baker has always been my favorite Dr.

Tom Baker is a legend!! Absolutely adored him as a kid in the 70s!!

16:39 Tom Baker: The end never justifies the means. Also Tom Baker in Genesis of the Daleks: "Do I have the right? If someone who knew the future, pointed to you child and told you that child will grow up totally evil, to be a ruthless dictator who would destroy millions of lives, could you then kill that child?"

13:07 "How very kind of you!" You got to love Tom Baker or you got to love Tom Baker. There is no other way out! ❤️

27:45 Elizabeth Sladen was quite a beauty

That police box is a prime example of timelord engineering.

Dr Who and keeping up appearances r 2 of the best shows on tv💖💖🦋🦋🌹🇬🇧

The most far fetched unbelievable part of this episode is that the doctor could see 4's face for the first time and not comment about the eyes. Newer doctor's always threw shade to their prominent features. 9 dissed his own ears, 10 his lean frame, 11 his chin, and 12's eyebrows. 13 seemed to love everything save not being ginger at first sight lol.

Tom Baker is THE doctor.

Tom baker the first doctor I saw in colour when colour t.v arrived in Australia

This is the quintessential Doctor Who.

Tom baker he is and always be doctor who

Tom Baker doing a good Harpo Marx

Good God I love Tom Baker...

"There is no point in being grown up if you can't be childish, sometimes.". Words to live by.

1977, I remember being slightly irritated that my Ma was taking me to a signing in a Harrow book store, Preedys. I did not grasp I was about to meet Dr Who. She gently said, “Remember not to call him Dr. Who, his real name is Mr. Tom Baker. If you are good, he might give you a jelly baby.” Even at age 5, I was cynical enough to think he would be in jeans and t-shirt - how wrong I was. He was fully garbed in his Time Traveller gear and totally in character. I recall how tall he was, and his brown knee high boots, worn outside his trousers, immense, though he was seated. I did have the gall to ask him for a jelly baby, to which he laughed heartily and patted me on the head. He apologised saying he did not bring any, but there was a tea tray on his lap, overflowing with metal badges, displaying the Arrow Books bullseye logo. He gave me one and my tiny young mind could not take it all in. My brother was in school and remembers being momentously *issed off he could not attend. Thank you Ma, for taking the time to bring me to such a memorable event. I miss you every day. Thank you Mr. Baker for being The Doctor in every sense.......

My favorite line from the Brigadier: "Just once I'd like to meet an alien menace that isn't bulletproof"

Tom Baker really was born for this role, wasn't he?

"You've changed". "Oh no not again!" Gets me every time.

“You maybe a doctor but I’m The Doctor. The definite article, you might say” My favorite Doctor and my favorite companions!

Ahh The lovely Elisabeth Sladen. She was my favourite, may she forever rest in peace.

"ALL SYSTEMS GO!" *proceeds to break a goddamn brick in half*

I’ve always loved Tom Baker’s version of the Doctor

Whenever I'm down or stressed, This is my go-to episode of Doctor Who. I just love it so much. Lifts me right back up. I love that freaking Robot. 😅

Tom Baker REALLY "hit the ground running" right from the start! Such an amazingly humorous & erratic performance. And such a great episode. So funny. And such an effective introduction to the "Best" Doctor!

Tom Baker will forever be the best Doctor

"Do you suppose this will draw attention?" "It just... may." Gotta love the British gift for dry understatement.

Tom Baker was the best doctor ever.

*"Nobody Loves Tom Baker More Than Evil Dan!"*

Unbelievable performance from Tom Baker. He was literally born to play this part and all credit to the producers as they did a phenomenal job in casting him. The 1970's was Doctor Who's golden era and both Baker and Pertwee were a great part of why that was. Sarah Jane and Jo grant were the icing on the cake.

Tom Baker is the best to play the Doctor ever! Even though Tom is much older now. I do hope he is brought back to the series in some way. He is an amazing actor!

Tom Baker "s Doctor Who was a fascinating quandary Between Jockular one minute and Deadly serious the next.Loved everyone of his Dr Who Episodes!

Loved the Tom Baker era growing up as a kid

Tom Baker one of The best Doctors of all time

I remember watching this here in Australia on ABC channel in Tasmania I have started watching my old DVDs of the dr who again brings great times for me

This was the first series of Dr. Who I saw as a youth. Public Television had started running the Dr. Who series.

Ian Matter's character is called Harry Sullivan. He also appeared in Genesis of The Daleks along with Sarah Jane Smith. Bessie also appears in The Five Doctors.

One of my favourite episodes! Love the K1 robot 💕

Tom was my first Doctor as a child of the 70s, this brought back buried memories.

It says something when I would far rather watch this Doctor Who from nearly 50 years ago than watch the current Woke Whitacker Doctor.

17:40 - Half a dozen trained millitary sharpshooters can't hit a TRUCK. 23:08 - Good old Sarah Jane Smith. She can always be counted on to trip over her own feet when she's running for her life.

Tom Baker, the quintessential Dr Who imo 😊

Im 51. I still have a vivid picture in my head of the nightmares I had about this robot when I was a kid in the 70s. My only protection was hiding behind the setee.

"Nonsense, Brigadier- you're a swinger!" they don't write lines like that anymore!

I must re-watch all the early Whos, from Hartnell to McCoy (1 to 7) Those were the best. Didn't have the FX but they were fun and well-written and certainly well-acted.

I lived for a decade in England. Not Whovian but for me the one and only Doctor will always be Tom Baker!

"What do you say to the ears?" Anything. That's the point of the auditory system.

From, "send for the Doctor, quick, quick, quick," to "Doctor Who RU-vid channel,now," Tom Baker has the perfect balance of childish Wonder, curious eccentricity, and Sinister charm that makes the Doctor,the Doctor.

I remember the robot prop got passed along to a DW aficionado and had suffered years of neglect that made it damaged and broken. He completely restored it and gave it to the Doctor Who Experience museum. Sadly, the place closed and I hope the robot is in good hands.

"Nonsense Brigadere you're a swinger" 38 years of hardcore British television and I haven't heard that one before. Anyone care to explain the metaphor?

I don't think any of the other doctors ever tried the barbarian warrior look :)

This reminds me of the scene when Capaldi is asking the homeless man about how he looks I wonder if he took some cues from this.

When the Doctor is wearing the stereotypical Viking warlord getup, he has the headpiece on backward. You can tell because there’s a stone set into the front, which is visible when the Doctor is viewed from behind.

Happy birthday, Tom Baker! One of the best Doctor introduction episodes, no doubt hooked audiences for that 7-year ride! Edit: Also can we appreciate the flawless editing in the costume change scene? You really can believe The Doctor changed in a literal second!

As a child I held a mixture of horror and fascination in regards to this robot. It's still one of my very favourite Doctor Who serials. Its all the more fascinating now as I understand the inspiration of Isaac Asimov that is clearly evident in the story.

I still by that the doctor is a fast typer.

ALL HAIL THE MAGNIFICENT TOM BAKER AND K-9 THE GREATEST DOCTOR WHO 😷

They did so much with a discount store budget. So amazing how rewatchable the classic era is, with no crush on the doctor companion focused crap. oooh, and I miss the real dangerous pyrotechnics!

OMG THAT TANK LOL I gave up on the show sometime after Tom Baker. And I’m damn pleased I haven’t had to sit through this new travesty, what with its brutal woke messages and poor retcons. RIP Dr Who

Produced on shoestring in bubble gum budget still better than today's Who

"Do you travel much?" XD

I was 7 when I first saw Doctor Who, the last year of Jon Pertwee, he was quite stern as the doctor, then Tom Baker took over and it became fun, no matter how scary the monsters were. The best doctor and the best companions, I was hooked then and I'm still a fan now, after all these years. Happy days.

I love him still! 2022!!

This was the first Dr Who show I watched. At 6 years old, I was hooked. 50 now, and i can say thank you so much Mr Baker for such wonderful memories. There may be many Drs, but only one Tom Baker. You made that show.

You know, I dunno what it is but occasionally Baker puts me in mind of Harpo Marx!

This is back when England had the sexiest actresses. Tom Baker was perfect for the role. Elisabeth Sladen is and was unforgettable.

Love the skipping, must have taken several takes to synchronise and make it look that smooth..

Tom Baker was my favorite Doctor but Leela was ny favorite companion, the Doctor had to keep her from knifing the villians.

The classically understated British reserve: “Do you think I might attract attention?” “It’s just possible.” When Who was fun and made do with wit, character and fun!

sadly the last appearance of bessie for a while tom baker is my favourite dr too and miss elizabeth sladen sarah jane smith one of my favourite companions

"Really, Miss Smith, this is absurd. I think you must be the sort of girl that gives motor cars pet names." This script was amazing.

I still love that scarf

No need to tell them he'll be late pal, it's a time machine

0:41 Pogtor Who

Tom Baker is the best Dr. Who EVER! 🎩🧣

Tom should have had more stories with the Brig, Benton and Co---at least for this season.

Highlights of Robot are the whole story.

I know that Tennant is mostly regarded as everyone's favorite all-time Doctor, but how could any one of them have bested Tom Baker at playing his eccentric self as the Doctor. He was the only one who was 💯% authentic when playing the part.

Liz acting her heart out as always.

These three made such a good team 😩😩😩😩😩😩💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Sales of Jelly Babies mysteriously increased during 1974 - 1980

Tom Baker, mad as a box of frogs.

At the risk of boring everyone, "Robot" is where I waded-in to the Doctor Who mythos. It was very early 1975. Our local PBS station, WHYY, Channel 12, Philadelphia/Wilmington broadcast the show. After seeing this original series, only "Robot", I somehow put Doctor Who aside for over 46 years. Didn't watch another episode. I was peripherally aware of Doctor Who moving on over the decades but I just didn't get back into the show until late-2021. Then I got BritBox and I re-watched "Robot". Ah, I had gotten old and Tom Baker was young again! I remembered scenes, bits of dialog, that massive Robot (of course) with the scenes filmed/recorded outside being the ones which came more readily to my memory. It was a revelation.

Seems the Brigadiers soldiers are no better with their shooting than the A-team seeing they couldn’t hit a barn door at 10 paces

A bit of practice time on the firing range wouldn't go a miss for UNIT.

Whoever is today 40 - 45 +, definitely remembers this British TV series back in mid 80's (black & white TV). I used to watch this series every weekend on Greek TV, unfortunately. I catch the last couple season before it ends. Really an Amazing actor!!!!

This was a very ambitious story. Surprised they actually decided to do it as scripted . . .

8:30 -- "K-1". Surprised that didn't come up when she met K-9.

Sure the voice of the robot is Frank Thornton (Captain Peacock)

the brigadier's a swinger who knew 😁

The whole first scene with Ian Marter essentially feels like one seamless take. They are both 100% locked-in. In fact, 2:15-3:10 is one take. Tom Baker's suddenly violent jump rope whip. Ian Marter doesn't blink. Ian Marter getting right into the jumping without straining. Really, an incredible scene (in a somewhat lame story) These two likely practiced this scene for months given that this was both the first episode of the season and for them.

Good actors, a good story and great characters will always carry the day. Money and special effects never will.

I absolutely adore these episodes - I just wish they were a bit quicker!

Tom Baker is a National Treasure!

Recuerdo que este capítulo no me dejó dormir por muchas noches en verdad me asustó mucho, pero era imposible perderse un capítulo del Dr. Misterio así se llamaba en México. Me gustaría verlo completo. Saludos

God, but Liz Sladen was GORGEOUS!!!

Tom Baker was the best Doctor

Great season

Tom Baker was a revelation to my young self. The Doctor was a true hero. The screenplay is brilliant!