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Trials and Tribulations

200855 minPGdocumentary

Three years of turmoil marked Colin Baker's time as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who, culminating in his dismissal by BBC One controller Michael Grade.

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Three years of turmoil marked Colin Baker's time as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who, culminating in his dismissal by BBC One controller Michael Grade.

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Ed Stradlingdirector

Colin Baker

Colin Bakercast

Nicola Bryant

Nicola Bryantcast

Frank Bough

Frank Boughcast

Chris Chibnall

Chris Chibnallcast

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Colin Baker took on the role of the Sixth Doctor in the long-running series Doctor Who in 1984. His tenure lasted three years, marked by significant events such as his casting and the show's 1985 hiatus. The documentary details the controversies surrounding his time as Doctor, including his dismissal ordered by BBC One controller Michael Grade. Interviews and archival footage provide context to Baker's experiences during this turbulent period in the show's history.

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