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  • Publication: The Sun
  • Date: 1986-12-19
  • Author: Henrietta Knight
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  • Language: English

REBEL WHO GETS THE SACK

How The Sun told you first last Saturday

THE hunt was on for a new Doctor Who yesterday after the BBC confirmed that actor Colin Baker has left the show.

The Sun revealed six days ago that the Beeb wanted to replace Colin during the next series of the Time Lord's adventures next year.

Anxious

They offered him Just more episodes.

Then a new star would into the role—already played by six actors in 23 years.

Colin's agent Barry Burnett said last night that the actor had turned down the offer of the four shows "with regret." He added: "He loved playing the part."

But the BBC denied there was a behind-the-scenes row about the decision to drop Baker, 41, after three years.

A spokesman said: "Naturally we're sorry that Colin won't be returning for the start of the new season.

"But we wish him well for the future."

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